Best cover versions of a song

[DoctahLexus]

Not a fan of everything Todd Rundgren has done, but this medley of classic soul covers is incredible and highlights what a genius he was when it came to studio production, along with his incredible vocal of course.

 

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This makes me happy.

 

[Ghost]

I'm gonna toss this one in here because it's always bothered me!

The Cardigans part is pretty great, however, the Tom Jones portion is abysmal...it repeatedly goes from fine to utter ***t whenever his turn arises...

The original is still fantastic...

 

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Song written for Janis Joplin by a pre-Orleans John and Johanna Hall, later recorded by Orleans.

 

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[AZOrange]

I will argue the exact opposite.

Yeah WUT?

 

[AZOrange]

Speaking of Bruce Trapped is a great song he made his (originally Jimmy Cliff).

Totally agree

 

[AZOrange]

I assume that anyone who prefers Springsteen’s Blinded by the Light over the Manfred Mann version is an undercover cop.

Haha so true. Or a bot

 

[AZOrange]

Surprised no one mentioned. This is at a level unto its own…RIP Bucks

 

[AZOrange]

Found this little gem awhile back

 

[donniesyracuse]

Surprised no one mentioned. This is at a level unto its own…RIP Bucks

It’s wonderful, but it has been so over-exposed that I never need to hear it again.

 

[AZOrange]

It’s wonderful, but it has been so over-exposed that I never need to hear it again.

It’s too bad because the others are tremendous ripoffs. This was completely original

 

[donniesyracuse]

It’s too bad because the others are tremendous ripoffs. This was completely original

The Buckley version is pretty much the John Cale version with a better voice.

 

[AZOrange]

The Buckley version is pretty much the John Cale version with a better voice.

Better voice, guitar, emotion

 

[donniesyracuse]

Better voice, guitar, emotion

It’s definitely closer to the Cale version than the Cohen original. It’s kind of a cover of a cover.

 

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[Fat tire 13]

If we are going the sad/melancholy route - here are a couple that always get me

Not 1, but 2! covers of "I Hung my Head" that are infinitely better than Sting
-Johnny Cash is the better known one
-Bruce Springsteen in full Bruce mode



Second - Phoebe Bridgers with "You Missed my Heart"

You Missed My Heart

 

[OrangeDW]

This might be the only time this could ever be said but...sorry Stevie. Jodeci’s version is better.