Cover songs better than original

[Robert Mugabe]

Didn't know the Clash version was not original.

The equals were quite big in the UK for a short span. They actually were quite melodic and.....good. "I get so excited" "baby come back" three hit wonders. Still listenable today

 

[wigglee]

Theme from an Imaginary Western by Mountain. Written by Jack Bruce of Cream.

 

[unassuming]

Cover:

Original:

 

[Vinson]

I don't know if this is better than the original, but great video.

 

[Ponderling]

Currently listening to the English langauge soundtrack to Les Miserables.
As adapted from the original French musical.

In the West End of London, this show, which openned in 1985 is still being performed without any gaps, though it has shifted to different threatres over the years.

 

[drlove]

Hurt by Johnny Cash

 

[curious2know]

Hurdy, Gurdy Man - Butthole Surfers

 

[Nakedgta]

Remake according to the courts

The original

 

[Nakedgta]

The original

Remake by Benson Boone at Coachella days ago with Brian May who had a mild stroke in January

This will make you rethink acapella

A true remake, song is reimagined

Bad Remake

 

[Insidious Von]

The GOAT cover, Bob Dylan approved.

 

[opieshuffle]

We all know Joe Cocker's version of "Feelin' Alright". Awesome song.
Written and recorded by Traffic. All good stuff.

But how many have heard this version by Grand Funk Railroad? Love it!

 

[Sonic Temple]

 

[redshank]

 

[Vinson]

Great piece and its at El Mocambo

 

[Valcazar]

It's a great version, although I don't know if it is better than the original.
I like each of them for different reasons so which I prefer depends on my mood.