OT: The Cover Song is at Least as Good As - or Better - than the Original

[ec33]

Dimash Qudaibergen's "Ave Maria":

 

[Kaizen]

"Southern Nights" is a song written and performed by American musician Allen Toussaint, from his 1975 album, Southern Nights, and later recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Very much a matter of taste; very different. Written and performed by The Bee Gees. Many years latter Keith Urban performed it live in a Bee Gees musical industry tribute and 51 million views later here it is: To Love Somebody



I hate it when that happens. Hit the link; it is worth it.

 

[SVCBeercats]

All Along The Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix

Most any cover of Dylan's songs has to be better than his originals except Lay Lady Lay.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

1 More: and this is a great song by Credence Clearwater Revival. Love that original, but I'm a sucker for Rod Stewart, probably because of his style

 

[ec33]

Most any cover of Dylan's songs has to be better than his originals except Lay Lady Lay.

While I disagree strongly, the alternative versions can be quite good:

 

[visitingcock]

Most any cover of Dylan's songs has to be better than his originals except Lay Lady Lay.

Same can be said of Kris Kristopherson

 

[ec33]

If I am going to include a Grateful Dead cover I feel obligated to include this masterpiece:

 

[64Zcode]

ELO with a robust live version of Roll Over Beethoven

 

[RockyMTblue2]

This pretty iconic songwas was written and performed by a Steve Goodman, and he had a wonder authentic voice for the song, but he was overwhelmed by a lood of well known artists. Many say Arlo Guthrie's version is the best, but I'm partial to :

 

[nwhoopfan]

Most any cover of Dylan's songs has to be better than his originals except Lay Lady Lay.

I was thinking that, but didn't want to flood this thread w/ Dylan covers.

 

[Dogdude]

Post Modern Jukebox (Scott Bradlee) does all kinds of crazy covers (changes up genres). Here's one I like quite a bit.

U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". Featuring Rogelio Douglas Jr.

Good version of great song. For the anti-version of that, this is gorgeous.

 

[Dogdude]

And in the theme of one woman/one guitar, more sublime beauty:

 

[OldVet]

For me, it’s just about anything Emma Kok touches:

Cover of Demi Lovato’s “Father”





Cover of Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song”

 

[nwhoopfan]

And in the theme of one woman/one guitar, more sublime beauty:

Well now that's a little confusing. Hannah Reid, not Read, is the lead singer from the band London Grammar, and is also from the UK and blonde. And near the same age according to the google.


Even more confusing is that there is another singer named Hannah Read, but does not look similar and is not from the UK.

 

[Pharos]

If I am going to include a Grateful Dead cover I feel obligated to include this masterpiece:

Marty Robbins' El Paso covered by the Grateful Dead


El Paso

 

[Scud49]

Always loved Bob Weir and Kingfish covering Marty Robbins "Big Iron":

 

[Scud49]

Olivia Newton John did a great job with George Harrison's song "If Not for You."

Pretty sure that song was written by Bob Dylan, probably late 60's IIRC.