OT: Favorite Cover's of Classic or Iconic Songs

[GoUconn7961]

Stevie Wonder's version of The Beatles song "We Can Work it Out"
Almost better than the original

 

[vtcwbuff]

 

[Ozimoto]

Linda Ronstadt covering "Just One Look" made famous by Doris Troy.

 

[Ozimoto]

She also covered a pretty good song by the Hollies, although it might not be considered a classic. Linda covered a lot of songs...

 

[Jackcatscal]

Jazz great Mary Lou Williams with a swing version of a fabled Gershwin tune.

 

[Jackcatscal]

Bessie Smith covering a classic W.C. Handy tune.

 

[Jackcatscal]

Cole Porter covered beautifully.

 

[Jackcatscal]

Angelic Alison singing "When the Levee Breaks."

 

[meyers7]

Not a "real" band, but most of them did actually play instruments. And Andrew Strong's voice. wow. Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally".
The Commitments

 

[meyers7]

Though not necessarily a classic of Bruce's, Manfred made it their classic. (and it was "revved up like a deuce")

Springsteen's "Blinded By the Light"

Manfred Mann's Earth Band (the longer version)

 

[darkstar1]

Joe Coker and Leon Russell covering The Letter by the Bix Tops.

 

[AzHusky]

Lanie Gardner - Dreams by Fleetwood Mac (Cover)​

 

[AzHusky]

Phil Collins - Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, The End (1998)​

 

[Zorro]

 

[Hoops66]

"Chilling and darkly humorous." I wonder about posting this but it's strange and quite unique. Have a look. It's only about a minute and a half long.

 

[EdSaid]

Bruce in Buenos Aires covering Twist and Shout. Crowd goes crazy.

 

[Bigboote]

This is one of my favorite covers, Creedence doing a song made famous by Marvin Gaye.

 

[Bigboote]

Haley Reinhart did a wonderful album of 60's covers, with her father on guitar. Here's one from Blind Faith.

 

[Aluminny69]

This is my favorite version of the Howlin' Wolf classic. It also shows that the Doors were SO much more than Jim Morrison. The drums, guitar, and keys/bass are just amazing.

Here is my favorite version. Play the intro LOUD! That's local favorite Big Al Anderson on guitar.

 

[Aluminny69]

Haley Reinhart did a wonderful album of 60's covers, with her father on guitar. Here's one from Blind Faith.

She also did a great job with Postmodern Jukebox, a group of fantastic musicians.

 

[Aluminny69]

 

[hard2please]

 

[hard2please]

 

[Bama fan]

@Kaizen posted this song by Fleetwood Mac. Here is a great cover .

 

[HCCForever]

Cortez the Killer, Neil Young. Love the version with Warren Haynes and Dave Matthews at Central Park.