What cover versions of popular or hit songs do you like better than the original?

It is common for a hit song of the past to be redone , sometimes many additional times, or for an album cut that has been a critical favorite to be cut by a more radio friendly artist...are there any cover versions of songs that you prefer to the original version ?

 

I'll start with one.   "The Locomotion" by Grand Funk Railroad was an improvement on the version by Little Eva from the '60s  Ok, i would love to hear what song or songs come to mind for you.


Views: 7361

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by sarah clark on October 17, 2012 at 10:11pm

I like Bob Dylan covers. Never did care for his voice. He can write a great song... but he just rubs me the wrong way. Sam Bush and Leo Kotkke made beautiful work out of Girl From the North Country... I love them, but I can't stand to hear the original.

Permalink Reply by Bob Spalding on October 31, 2012 at 6:46am

A lot of my favorites have been mentioned but here's a couple more I really love

Permalink Reply by greasepaint on October 31, 2012 at 9:03am

Spooky Tooth's cover of "I Am the Walrus."   

RSS

Sponsors


If you enjoy this site please consider helping us with a small donation!

Don't like PayPal? Mail a check to: No Depression, PO Box 31332, Seattle, WA 98103

When you shop at Amazon please enter through this search box and No Depression receives a referral fee

Notes

FAQ

Created by No Depression Feb 17, 2009 at 9:06pm. Last updated by No Depression Sep 24, 2012.