Cover songs that are better than the original?

[IckGirl]

I'll start.

Pet Shop Boys, Always on my Mind.

You?

Joe Cocker, A little help from my friends.

Amy Winehouse’s Valerie. I also really like Demi Lovato’s live lounge version of Take me to Church although she’s not normally on my radar.

RESPECT , Artetha Franklin

Aretha

Which version?

For me, Jeff Buckley

Honourable mentions to I Think We're Alone Now - Snuff
Wuthering Heights-China Drum

And turning it around can everyone remember the proper version of Valerie was by The Zutons!

I had no idea this was a thing! Love these, I am creating a playlist now, thank you.

Miley Cyrus like a prayer

Eloise - The Damned.

Bonus points for Dave Vanian's TOTP eyebrow.

1,000,000%

The Fugees’ Killing me Softly.

Miley Cyrus - Heart of Glass

Love Hurts by Nazareth
Kiss by Tom Jones

It must be love Paulo Nuttini
The man who sold the world Nirvana
I just don't know what to do with myself White Stripes
Valerie Amy Winehouse

Sound of silence disturbed
Whiskey in the jar Metallica
Tainted love Marilyn Manson
Valerie Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse
Man who sold the world Nirvana

Also agree with Roxy Music's version of Jealous Guy. Even though I love John Lennon.

Also Amy Winehouse's version of Valerie. Far superior. Partly due to Mark Ronson.

Dancing in The Moonlight by Toploader.

Most songs when I was growing up, which I thought were original songs, I was put right by my parents.

Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Nirvana

Never Tear Us Apart - Paloma Faith. I love her version but not a fan of the INXS original.

Everything but the Girl - I don't wanna talk about it.

Perhaps a little known cover (it was on a German Radio Station - perhaps akin to Radio 1's Live Lounge) but James Arthur's version of Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball.

Oh yeah definitely

Oh God, yes. Although I do like both.

Her version really showcased her voice.

Hallelujah by Rufus Wainright for me.

Johny Cash's Hurt. Just completly excellent.

Tina Turner ~ Proud Mary

Cyndi Lauper - 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'