Covers you like better than the original.
 

I don't remember if we've done this before, but if we have, bite me. :)

Manfred Mann: Blinded by the light
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Hendrix/watchtower would be the classic example

My fave. The R&B track Tyrone done by My Morning Jacket. This particular performance features Erykah Badu, who's song it is. If you like guitar, hear this through. Love MMJ! You really should check out the entire Red Rocks performance. Two separate shows, completely different, excellent set lists.

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At the risk of looking like an idiot, Hendrix's version is the cover?

I really do not remember another version.

How about Judas Priest with the Green Manalishi?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgnOJXIvu6s

I f'n love this cover.

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Correct. Dylan first.

is there really any other answer?

As well as Diamonds and Rust.

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Turn the page - Metallica

This is up there. IMO. Such an emotional rendition:

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GnR - Knockin' On Heaven's Door

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This gets my vote too. Its the only cover Ive ever liked. I know most all bands do it, but I think covering someone else's work is lazy and wrong.

Dylan wrote the song, and Hendrix composed his cover like a year later. Dylan even liked Hendrix's version better and performs the song in his style now.

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This is where you and I part ways.

LOL. JK. I just don't care for the song in any version. Though GnR's is miles better so your point is taken.

/babbling

Oh shit! I don't need to listen to that to know Hendrix's is better. I hate Dylan.

Sorry,I don't like it as good as the original but I will never forget the first time hearing this thinking damn,that's Duran Duran.

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oh yes.
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Rob Crowe's cover of Fascination by Human League.

I'm too lazy/stupid to post video.....Think Kingsford commercials

Slow down and grill

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Not bad, but I still like Tears for Fears' better.

I don't think this is better than Tears for Fears but I kind of put it as an equal. It's really ****ing good and has a different take/atmosphere than the original.

Lorde has some awesome tunes.

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Social Distortion Ring Of Fire

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Can't choose between these two. Equally good imo.

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Talking Heads Take me to the River-Al Green.
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I think they performed this on Saturday Night Live and I was blown away.

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Better than Gary Jules? I disagree. But I don't care for her kind of voice or singing style.

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Going wayyy back but I had this .45 as a kid and man if her voice didn't give me that funny feeling.

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To be fair, pretty much everything they covered in their "unplugged" session was the bee's knees.

No way. I just saw this and thought it good for a little girl.

Man, not a personal attack...but you think Fred Durst singing this is better than Roger Daltrey?

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Got it. I agree. I don't hate it or anything, just personal taste.

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Yeah, I prefer this version. Maybe it's a generation gap thing? Shrug.

Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Metallica - Whiskey in the Jar
Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company

Here's a pretty decent cover of the Yardbird's Dazed And Confused:

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Pretty hard to top. Coming from Johnny, and putting his life's story as a backdrop fairly well blots out Reznor's original (which is pretty good).

Im probably one of the few people who prefers NIN's version.

Reznor agrees. Which is cool.

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I wouldn't say few. I say 'why not both!"

:clap: - I NEED A CIGARETTE AFTER WATCHING ALL THAT.......

Right on. I am a pretty big George Michael fan. Listen Without Prejudice, Volume 1 was a masterpiece. IMMO

NO

GET. THE. ****. OFF. MY. LAWN!

LMAO still better than the original

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Two songs come to mind immediately.

Crimson and Clover. Original by Tommy James and the Shondells. Cover by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

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Second, Hazy Shade of Winter. I'm a big fan of Simon and Garfunkel, but I like the cover better.

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Of course I'm dating myself here -- I like the 80s versions better than the "before I was born" originals. :D

And that version of Hazy Shade Of Winter was an excellent choice for the Less Than Zero soundtrack.

Probably my all time favorite cover.

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Tough one to call...I know which I prefer, but it's really close and I'd never bash anyone for liking Nazareth's cover of Emmylou and Gram's original.

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Taxman Stevie Ray Vaughan > Taxman Beatles

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The Everly Brothers were the first to release the song in 1960.
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go change your douche, seriosly

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Oh, and a point blank statement -- ANY cover of ANY Bob Dylan song sung by ANYONE ELSE, with the single exception of The Times They Are A'Changing. I hate Bob Dylan's voice. Hate, Hate, HATE. Somehow, I think it works great for that one song, but otherwise, take that nasally crap and go away.

Best cover of a Dylan song -- All Along the Watchtower, by Hendrix.

I like all flavors of music for the most part and can appreciate a good artist without hiding behind pseudo machismo.

Let's not get carried away now.

Freaking great cover:

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Pretty good as well:

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And Cameo's original:

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I can't say i like this "better" than the original, but i do like this guy's voice. This is Cher's son btw.

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Love me some Korn. Damn fine band.

Same band doing Tom Sawyer. I really like this cover.

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And you ****ing haters can suck it. This cover is completely ****ing bad ass. Owned.

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Lorde sucks

and so does your psuedo psuedo machismo

Not sure if it got mentioned cause I don't feel like reading through but I prefer RHCps version of higher ground

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Boyce Avenue - The Scientist (Coldplay Cover)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OAj5RrpAhM

Walk off the Earth - Somebody that I used to know (Gotye Cover)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QHyu0UCtA

Cobie Caillat - Breakeven / Fast Car (The Script / Tracy Chapman Mashup/ Cover)

Original (freaking great song):

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Two great covers:

(Great low end throughout)

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Orgy's heavier/rock version:
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