Original Version vs. Covers

[JediFan34]

There have been probably thousands of songs that have been covered by multiple singers/groups over the years.

I love Simon and Garfunkel's A Hazy Shade of Winter, but I also quite like the 1987 cover by The Bangles. I don't like it better than the original, but I do like it a good deal.

Are there any covers that you think are equal or superior to the original versions?

[Mr. Tight-pants]

I like Jimi Hendrix's cover of "All Along the Watchtower" and George Harrison's cover of "If Not For You".

[master_of_the_force]

Johnny Cash. "Hurt." That is all.

[DarthTrip101]

I prefer Linkin Park's cover of Rolling in The Deep over Adele's original... never heard many covers apart from that.

[Vanessa28]

Hmmm I must say I love Thin Lizzy's Whiskey in the jar better than it's original by the Dubliners. I also love King of Twilight by Iron Maiden better than it's original by Nektar.