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165. Great thread. Several come to mind for me - Jason Mraz' cover of "A Hard Rain's A-gonna Fall",

Sat Apr 11, 2020, 03:47 PM

Apr 2020

and Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" are two upgrades; no disrespect intended for Bob Dylan or Dolly Parton.

For those that enjoy Christian music, two great examples are Selah's cover of "I Look To You" - written by R. Kelly and made popular by Whitney Houston, and Pentatonix' cover of "Mary, Did You Know?", which was originally recorded by Michael English.

Don't know if these qualify, but I love Eric Clapton's re-think of "Layla", and Neil Sedaka's slower version of "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". Same artists, better rendition of the same song.

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Song covers that are better than the originals. [View all] Goodheart Apr 2020 OP

One if favorites. Maybe not better but it's up there. Welcome to my nightmare. Lochloosa Apr 2020 #1

I remember a friend being pissed that they bought a record of hits by the originals. TheBlackAdder Apr 2020 #238

By the way, Donnie Darko brought me here. Goodheart Apr 2020 #2

Which version do you have? There's a director's cut that's a few minutes longer than mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 #63

I doubt it was the director's cut. It's the version streaming on the Filmrise app. Goodheart Apr 2020 #102

Donnie Darko! Upthevibe Apr 2020 #126

Don't Be Cruel by Cheap Trick is one of my favorite remakes. n/t brewens Apr 2020 #3

This one is pretty good too :) mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #181

Foo Fighters "Baker Street" underpants Apr 2020 #4

Agreed!! consider_this Apr 2020 #70

Okay. Most will like the original. But I love this version. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #5

Didn't know this existed. Thanks. :) Goodheart Apr 2020 #6

I love that version! I have never heard it before. But I love Roland Gift's voice. smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #71

Thanks. It's always nice to hear I'm not alone in music taste!! LakeArenal Apr 2020 #96

They were so underated! AwakeAtLast Apr 2020 #225

Jimi's cover of Dylans song .... KPN Apr 2020 #7

My pick too n/t livetohike Apr 2020 #19

Absolutely! StarryNite Apr 2020 #23

No doubt exboyfil Apr 2020 #32

+1 H2O Man Apr 2020 #85

+2. Great song. yonder Apr 2020 #160

I saw Dylan's Americanarama tour a few years ago thegoose Apr 2020 #186

Any Dylan song is better as a cover NT Ex Lurker Apr 2020 #200

The Sound of Silence.. BleedsBlue Apr 2020 #8

Yeah, that is a good one. Doreen Apr 2020 #82

I was going to post this one! leftieNanner Apr 2020 #112

Interesting, to me the Disturbed version sounds like they have no idea what the lyrics mean tenderfoot Apr 2020 #250

Maybe not better but, real good. Hotler Apr 2020 #9

I'm alone on this one - but here ya go... lame54 Apr 2020 #10

You are not alone my friend ... that's a great cover ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #135

Also good lame54 Apr 2020 #139

Tons of them rufus dog Apr 2020 #11

Thanks for that, rufus dog! teach1st Apr 2020 #103

I was going to put this in my list, but you kinda already started this tip, so mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #179

Hmmmm another good one. NT rufus dog Apr 2020 #223

Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends" brooklynite Apr 2020 #12

Another great one exboyfil Apr 2020 #33

Also this one.. luvs2sing Apr 2020 #36

Add Unchain My Heart to the Joe Cocker list, House of Roberts Apr 2020 #104

I like Joe Cocker's version of The Letter, originally done by The Box Tops... SidDithers Apr 2020 #55

It's quirky, but still ... Igel Apr 2020 #13

Arlo Guthrie's cover of "City of New Orleans" by Steve Goodman. Music Man Apr 2020 #14

I'll go meta and say I like Willie Nelson's version (1982), which is more RockRaven Apr 2020 #77

Nope Steve Goodman's is better. I know it's subjective But, mucifer Apr 2020 #128

I don't like the band but I love this remake. GemDigger Apr 2020 #15

That is pretty amazing genxlib Apr 2020 #26

An incredible voice. GemDigger Apr 2020 #35

Found this version a couple of years ago Alliepoo Apr 2020 #49

The video blew me away and I love the reaction (Dee Omar especially) videos about this. GemDigger Apr 2020 #66

Ziggy Stardust - Bauhaus neeksgeek Apr 2020 #16

That's a tough one. I have to go with Bowie. GemDigger Apr 2020 #37

Give Ziggy to Bowie, But I'll give Bauhaus Telegram Sam and Severance sweetloukillbot Apr 2020 #141

Thanks for those! nt neeksgeek Apr 2020 #237

looooooooooooove Bauhaus ♥ Celerity Apr 2020 #90

Me too! And Love and Rockets too! nt mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #138

and Dalis Car ♥ and Tones On Tail ♥ Celerity Apr 2020 #150

But of course ... & I also quite like some Peter Murphy and Daniel Ash solo stuff ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #203

+1 Celerity Apr 2020 #210

Completely disagree about Mad World. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2020 #17

I can respect that. :) Goodheart Apr 2020 #110

All along the watchtower. Mosby Apr 2020 #18

This cover of Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm rocks genxlib Apr 2020 #20

Johnny Cash - Mercy Seat Salviati Apr 2020 #21

I bet when Cave found out Johnny Cash was going to cover one of his songs Withywindle Apr 2020 #177

(What's so funny 'bout) Peace, Love and Understanding Bad Thoughts Apr 2020 #22

Elvis doesn't do many covers Freddie Apr 2020 #39

"That's All Right Mama'' by Arthur Crudup 1947, covered by Elvis and put on Rolling empedocles Apr 2020 #185

*ahem* (different Elvis) ZZenith Apr 2020 #207

Wow. I still get the same "jolt" as I did back in high school... SMC22307 Apr 2020 #67

Had no idea he didn't write this. :) Goodheart Apr 2020 #87

+ 1 Raastan Apr 2020 #258

Pretty much anything by Big Daddy '59 MurrayDelph Apr 2020 #24

Johnny Cash's version of Hurt hardluck Apr 2020 #25

Even Trent Reznor has said Cash's is better. Docreed2003 Apr 2020 #30

True . Reznor said that Hurt became Johnny Cash's song. nt Progressive Jones Apr 2020 #162

That's my normal go-to for this question... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #31

Well ... so did Trent, to be fair mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #140

One of the best covers of all time edhopper Apr 2020 #27

I didn't know that exboyfil Apr 2020 #34

Written by the great edhopper Apr 2020 #40

Just queued up a compilation album of Bert Berns songs exboyfil Apr 2020 #46

Wow!!!!!! Alliepoo Apr 2020 #58

Wow. Awesome choice. Forgot all about that one! Definitely righ up KPN Apr 2020 #148

Since you brought up Mad World, here's Curt Smith and his daughter Dive MagickMuffin Apr 2020 #28

Nice! Goodheart Apr 2020 #91

"Doin' Time", a Sublime song covered by Lana Del Rey. She owns it. It's hers now. Progressive Jones Apr 2020 #29

Def a contender...what's wild is that it's not even top three on the album, maybe not top five greenjar_01 Apr 2020 #99

Yeah. That's really good Roland99 Apr 2020 #106

Three versions of "Woodstock" gratuitous Apr 2020 #38

Joni was in New York edhopper Apr 2020 #41

Surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet Mordred Apr 2020 #42

One of my all time favorites- Alliepoo Apr 2020 #43

Ry Cooder's reggae version of "It's All Over Now." Paladin Apr 2020 #44

Aretha Franklin had some great covers... SidDithers Apr 2020 #45

Sea of Love JustGene Apr 2020 #47

Always Something There to Remind Me GreenEyedLefty Apr 2020 #48

I love their version as well. I love his voice. smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #75

'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun', as covered by Cyndi Lauper n/t sl8 Apr 2020 #50

Agree nt spooky3 Apr 2020 #84

When I saw your title, the first song I thought of was "Mad World". N/T Foolacious Apr 2020 #51

Well, yeah, and here's a funny thing... Goodheart Apr 2020 #97

Santana's Black Magic Woman. Original early Fleetwood Mac. N/t CincyDem Apr 2020 #52

Wild Horses covered by The Sundays. MontanaMama Apr 2020 #53

Love that version! ZZenith Apr 2020 #113

+2 nt mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #142

"Superman" - R.E.M. DinahMoeHum Apr 2020 #54

Yes! underpants Apr 2020 #65

+2 Mike Mill's first lead vocal for REM, an interesting point of fact ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #144

I had no idea that was a cover. Sapient Donkey Apr 2020 #236

Pete Seeger's version of Dylan's "Forever Young" comes to mind. malchickiwick Apr 2020 #56

Heart Full of Soul..... Rush IcyPeas Apr 2020 #57

It's funny, I have been obsessed with this song lately and I also prefer the Gary Jules version and smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #59

Great thread malaise Apr 2020 #60

Paul Simon did an alternate, solo cover of his own song that was surprisingly good . . . Journeyman Apr 2020 #100

Damn that cover is fascinating malaise Apr 2020 #105

L.A. Woman - Elephant Stone IcyPeas Apr 2020 #61

You can't be serious. Mosby Apr 2020 #131

"Hello in There," Bette Midler badseedboy Apr 2020 #62

Her Beast of Burden was pretty great too. Nt spooky3 Apr 2020 #83

Yes! I had forgotten. Thank you. nt badseedboy Apr 2020 #132

Arrangement is similar Leith Apr 2020 #64

Satisfaction DBoon Apr 2020 #68

Type O Negative - Cinnamon Girl stonecutter357 Apr 2020 #69

Type O Neg also did a cool cover of "Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts. nt Progressive Jones Apr 2020 #161

Weird Al Yankovic'c cover of - Subterranean Homesick Blues Brother Buzz Apr 2020 #72

This is THE cover of Mad World tonedevil Apr 2020 #73

Thank you Puddles and your cute little side-kick. SMC22307 Apr 2020 #86

Haley Reinhardt can sing anything and do it legit. blm Apr 2020 #198

Based on that clip I'd tend to agree. SMC22307 Apr 2020 #243

Seriously, she can even do Zeppelin. blm Apr 2020 #264

I checked her out on YouTube last night... SMC22307 Apr 2020 #265

House of the rising sun ornotna Apr 2020 #74

Hallelujah! consider_this Apr 2020 #76

All-time favorite cover. ZZenith Apr 2020 #118

I prefer the KD Lang version: mucifer Apr 2020 #130

Nope. Sorry! ZZenith Apr 2020 #143

+2 ... Jeff's was utterly captivating w/him just standing there with his Telecaster mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #167

A rare moment of musical perfection. ZZenith Apr 2020 #193

I won't argue with Bowie ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #194

I have a female friend who claims to ovulate every time she hears that track. ZZenith Apr 2020 #201

That video right there makes straight dudes want to have Jeff's babies ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #206

I would if I could! ZZenith Apr 2020 #208

I mean seriously is there a 'part' of a song in all musical history better than this part ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #212

There is no better part, Mr. Lebowski. ZZenith Apr 2020 #215

Glad at least 1 other soul in the world agrees w/me on this count ;) mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #220

Her performance at the Olympics took my breath away: demmiblue Apr 2020 #235

1000x YES ... Jeff is dearly missed ... and this cover is amazing ... nt mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #147

Excellent ornotna Apr 2020 #151

I was going to post this, also. It still is the absolute best cover of this song. SharonAnn Apr 2020 #241

Blinded by the Light-Manfred Mann Band Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #78

It's way better than the original ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #175

Whew, I don't feel so out on an island now. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #187

You are not alone! ZZenith Apr 2020 #199

Sweet Jane consider_this Apr 2020 #79

No. Mosby Apr 2020 #133

LOL! consider_this Apr 2020 #134

YES! Boxerfan Apr 2020 #153

Another song I had no idea was a cover. Sapient Donkey Apr 2020 #240

Paul Carrack, Hey You. Nt spooky3 Apr 2020 #80

Seal and Jeff Beck combine to kick ass on this Dylan classic! Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2020 #81

Richie Havens improves on Bruce Springsteen . . . Journeyman Apr 2020 #88

I know this will be sacrilege to some, but Cat Power covering Sinatra... SMC22307 Apr 2020 #89

I absolutely agree...n/t Upthevibe Apr 2020 #92

The Beatles' "Twist And Shout" - in one take with John Lennon shrieking through a bad cold! ElementaryPenguin Apr 2020 #93

✔️✔️ blm Apr 2020 #266

Jimi and Joe already mentioned. I'll add two, one for me and one for hubby. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2020 #94

Good stuff! Some real blasts from the past that I haven't really thought about in ... well, KPN Apr 2020 #154

Grand Funk, one of my favorite groups, performed some GREAT covers... Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #191

I like both pretty equally. The original has urgency and I like the discordant sounds throughout. chowder66 Apr 2020 #95

I think Eric Bogle's "Green Fields Of France" ( originally " No Mans Land" ) Doreen Apr 2020 #98

45 years ago, I played a German folk festival with Eric DFW Apr 2020 #121

That is so cool. I did not realize he was that old. Doreen Apr 2020 #257

Those were VERY different days! DFW Apr 2020 #261

That sound great. Doreen Apr 2020 #262

It was pretty sporadic at first DFW Apr 2020 #263

The English Beat's version of "Can't Get Used To Losing You" smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #101

Well... Mike Nelson Apr 2020 #107

"Hanging on the Telephone" - Blondie katusha Apr 2020 #108

Blondie - Denis IcyPeas Apr 2020 #137

Yes!!! n/t katusha Apr 2020 #164

Motorhead "Sympathy For The Devil" The Great Escape Apr 2020 #109

K & R, my Motorhead loving friend! Progressive Jones Apr 2020 #158

Bryan Ferry just released an amazing old live version of "Sympathy" sweetloukillbot Apr 2020 #234

Ryan Adams covered "Wonderwall" by Oasis. It's hauntingly beautiful Roland99 Apr 2020 #111

BTW, "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell is actually a cover Roland99 Apr 2020 #114

Oh, WOW! OhZone Apr 2020 #115

This Old Heart of Mine -Rod Stewart featuring Ronald Isley 1989 redstateblues Apr 2020 #116

UB40's version of "Red, Red Wine" smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #117

I can dig this one. Goodheart Apr 2020 #129

I love UB40. They were left-wing political activists in England. The name of the band is smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #136

The Clash - I Fought the Law Celerity Apr 2020 #119

Joan Jett's cover of Tommy James and the Shondells' Crimson & Clover teach1st Apr 2020 #120

Also on my list. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2020 #205

Right on. greyl Apr 2020 #256

Another pretty good Joan Jett cover Captain Stern Apr 2020 #272

You should check out Phish's version of 2001 EarthFirst Apr 2020 #122

My Favorite Song is the Beatles' Long and Winding Road - George Michael's Version Of It Is Better Indykatie Apr 2020 #123

The great Richie Havens doing Here Comes the Sun... SidDithers Apr 2020 #124

Everything Joe Cocker covered. Especially, imo, The Letter. blm Apr 2020 #125

LOL rufus dog Apr 2020 #152

Yeah - even the Beatles felt humbled when he'd cover their songs. blm Apr 2020 #182

Three Years Ago I Had A Similar Thread In The Lounge JimGinPA Apr 2020 #127

Sorrow - David Bowie IcyPeas Apr 2020 #145

Tesla's version of Signs and Foo Fighters, Baker Street. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #146

Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #148

Kick cause I love covers! Cracklin Charlie Apr 2020 #155

Epic thread -- bookmarking for an update later! KPN Apr 2020 #156

Had to read through the thread to not duplicate, lots of great ones already chose above! mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #157

Joan Osborne: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted Sneederbunk Apr 2020 #159

Seven Nation Army - PMJ ft. Haley Reinhart - I love the vibe. cayugafalls Apr 2020 #163

Great thread. Several come to mind for me - Jason Mraz' cover of "A Hard Rain's A-gonna Fall", PAMod Apr 2020 #165

Manfred Man LSFL Apr 2020 #166

Hell yeah! mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #169

Thank! LSFL Apr 2020 #173

Amazing..but not sure what makes one better. Tikki Apr 2020 #168

Jealous Guy - Roxy Music IcyPeas Apr 2020 #170

This old classic misanthrope Apr 2020 #171

Oh, damn, people. I've got it ... the Lord God King of all Covers ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #172

What were they thinking? "We're a small New Wave band. We play pubs and clubs." In the early 80s. JHB Apr 2020 #174

This message was self-deleted by its author JHB Apr 2020 #176

Kaptain Kopter and the Fabulous Twirly Birds (with Randy California) Mother & Child Reunion NBachers Apr 2020 #178

Anything Patsy Cline covered. Willie Nelson said of his song 'Crazy' - [as I remember his quote, empedocles Apr 2020 #180

When we Flush the Turd on November 3rd, I'll be cranking this as loud as it goes ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #183

Joe Cocker randr Apr 2020 #184

I've always preferred the Stones cover of "Not Fade Away" to the Buddy Holly original: highplainsdem Apr 2020 #188

Jimmy Buffett-Brown Eyed Girl. Maybe not better but the Coral Reefer Band makes it fun. brewens Apr 2020 #189

"Dancing With Myself" thegoose Apr 2020 #190

Have you heard this version? Texasgal Apr 2020 #214

C'est splendide! thegoose Apr 2020 #216

As much as I love Van Morrison, and adore the original, I've listened to this cover many more times mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #192

The whole album is awesome ornotna Apr 2020 #268

Absolutely. I bought it on vinyl the month it came out and still have it ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #270

"Ruby"...love both versions.. Tikki Apr 2020 #195

Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley)'s "Mona"by Quicksilver Messenger Service jalan48 Apr 2020 #196

Linda Ronstadt--Blue Bayou Bayard Apr 2020 #197

Excellent choice. nt greyl Apr 2020 #260

Tedeschi Trucks!!! ZZenith Apr 2020 #202

Willie Nelson with one of the best covers of all time malaise Apr 2020 #204

Stagger Lee. OilemFirchen Apr 2020 #209

Limp Bizkit "Behind Blue Eyes" Glorfindel Apr 2020 #211

I may get blasted for this... Texasgal Apr 2020 #213

My favorite of Mad World Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #217

Just about any cover he chooses to include Mad World Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #218

Adam Lambert is a great talent, and IMO the best singer to ever compete on American Idol, BUT Goodheart Apr 2020 #222

Money!!! consider_this Apr 2020 #219

The Ausmuteants version of Martha and the Muffins "Echo Beach." Tikki Apr 2020 #221

This one is only better because I can understand it. Both are good songs though. dustyscamp Apr 2020 #224

Ian McCulloch (Echo and the Bunnymen) Lover lover lover IcyPeas Apr 2020 #226

How about another brilliant song by Paul Simon Trailrider1951 Apr 2020 #227

While my Guitar Gently Weeps. Mr. Carlos Santana MyNameGoesHere Apr 2020 #228

This message was self-deleted by its author OxQQme Apr 2020 #229

Folsom Prison Blues OxQQme Apr 2020 #230

White Wedding OxQQme Apr 2020 #231

Magnificent Bowie cover of Scott Walker sweetloukillbot Apr 2020 #232

Back in the Saddle Skittles Apr 2020 #233

dead can dance does a sinead o'conner song. trying to remember the song. pansypoo53219 Apr 2020 #239

I Am Stretched on Your Grave Celerity Apr 2020 #244

Korn - Word Up! Sewa Apr 2020 #242

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester - Lucky (a superb Britney Spears cover) Celerity Apr 2020 #245

La Pompe Moderne - Toxique (another Britney Spears cover) Celerity Apr 2020 #246

Certainly Nicki French's 1994 version of Total Eclipse of the Heart Polybius Apr 2020 #247

Whole Lotta Love by Led Zep aikoaiko Apr 2020 #248

Angel in the Morning aikoaiko Apr 2020 #249

Indigo Girls cover of Romeo and Juliet happybird Apr 2020 #251

against the wind: The Highwaymen over Bob Seger jg10003 Apr 2020 #252

Shamless cover Sgent Apr 2020 #253

Marilyn Manson's "Personal Jesus" meadowlander Apr 2020 #254

Everyday Is a Winding Road, Prince cover of Sheryl Crow greyl Apr 2020 #255

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, others greyl Apr 2020 #259

No one did it better kpete Apr 2020 #271

Don't know about better ornotna Apr 2020 #267

Willie Nelson's Stay a Little Longer hardluck Apr 2020 #269

Glass Moon The Hollies Captain Stern Apr 2020 #273