Cover songs that are better than the original

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Inspired by The Man who sold the world

I'll go with Somewhere over the Rainbow.
There are 2 versions that I like
Eva Cassidy and also Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Someone's going to say an original singer who isn't...but no doubt someone will tell them

Sorry, that should be Fyfe Dangerfield and The Sweeplings. I managed to spell them both wrong!

Disturbed - The Sound of Silence as someone said upthread, it gives you goosebumps

Johnny Cash - Hurt was played at my dad's funeral 😥

Iz Kamakawiwoʻole - Somewhere over the Rainbow the soundtrack to my wedding on a Hawaiian beach

Was (not was) - Papa was a Rollin' Stone is just so funky

For me Tina Turners version of Proud Mary is way better than the original Credence Clearwater Revival original. CCR version very enjoyable in a relaxed way but TT made it her own in a fun energetic way!
Also prefer Leona Lewis version of Run as opposed to the original by Snow Patrol.

Hounds of Love by The Futureheads

I love Kate Bush, but much prefer their version.

Totally love Johnny Cash doing Hurt.

Yes to original OP, love Bowie but Nirvana's Man Who Sold The World is fantastic.

Another vote for Rixy Music over John Lennon's Jealous Guy.

I also prefer Amy Winehouse's Valerie.

Pixies head on
System of a down metro

Fake plastic plants. I think the Phoebe Bridgers version is better than Radiohead.

George Michael/Mary J Blige "As"
I also really like Grace Carter's cover of "Wicked Game"
Fugees "Killing me softly"

Many of the ones mentioned above! Muse's version of Feeling Good is amazing, Pink's Me and Bobby MCGee, Travis did an outstanding cover of Britney's Hit Me Baby, One More Time at Glastonbury, oh and Damien Rice's version of Mad World.

I think this is my all time favourite though. Gives me shivers listening to it m.youtube.com/watch?v=pHdApc2CMX4

I like Muses "Hungry like the wolf" too!

Postmodern Jukebox version of Creep and the Thong Song - really like them both.

Fish's version of Faithhealer and Something in the Air.

I prefer the Amy Winehouse cover of Valerie, but I like the Zutons.

Bowling for Soup did a couple of good covers - Summer of 69 and Baby One More Time

Williams de vaugn, be thankful

Issac Hayes walk on by

Big Yellow Taxi by Counting Crows

This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens

Father and Son. I prefer the Boyzone version

Whitney Houston’s I will always love you NO!!! It's just like a foghorn. Dolly's is delicate and wry and intelligent and perfect.

I think I prefer Soft Cell's Tainted Love too. Sorry Gloria.

I'd Rather Go Blind, the version by Chicken Shack. Better than Etta. Yes, really.

Much better than Adele PATD Bohemian Rhabsody,it brilliant.

Brendon Urie has one of the best voices ever.

The Killers
This is just amazing.

Oh and Alien Ant Farm smooth Criminal is millions of miles better than MJ.

Feeling Good-Lauryn Hill

Smooth criminal by the alien ant farm.

White Lion, Radar Love better than the original Golden by Earring

Never thought I would say this as I have always loved "Fix You" by Coldplay.

A few weeks ago BTS did a cover version posted on YouTube - special permission acquired from Coldplay as they normally refuse anyone covering their music - and OMG it is stunning and reduced me to tears.
Their raw emotion mixed with the Korean accents just adds so much more to an already gorgeous song.

Even Coldplay tweeted how fantastic it was!