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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
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