The best cover of a song is..............

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They wont go where I go - original Stevie Wonder, covered by George Michael. It's just perfect in every single way.

AIBU or do you think there is a better cover???

Stereophonics Handbags and gladrags
Depeche Mode Personal Jesus
Freemasons Uninvited (although Alanis Morissette when I’m having the blues!)

I agree. Good cover versions shouldn't sound as if the the cover artist is doing karaoke, and I was also going to offer Gun's "Word up" as my contribution.

Out of Eden did a great version of Bill Withers' Lovely Day, so 90s!

I can't help falling in love with you - UB40

Both absolutely awful.

Completely disagree.

I really love Japan's version of Smokey Robinson's 'I Second That Emotion'. David Sylvian's voice suits it so well.

Kirsty McColl's 'New England' is so much better than Billy Bragg's.

I'd say Siouxsie and the Banshees 'Dear Prudence' is better than the Beatles version.

The Lemonheads 'Mrs Robinson' is very different to Simon and Garfunkel's version and I prefer it.

The Arctic Monkeys 'I Wanna Be Yours' takes the John Cooper Clark original to a different level.

Franz Ferdinand's 'Call Me' is as good as Blondie's. Would struggle to choose a favourite version.

But Bryan Ferry's 'Jealous Guy' doesn't match the Lennon original.

Also disagree, especially Red Red Wine.

Soft Cell’s cover of Tainted Love is quite possibly one of my favourite songs of all time.

Jimi Hendrix’s cover of All Along The Watchtower is also sheer perfection.

Agree! The best covers (in my opinion) are ones that sound different from the original, and the end result is two really good versions of the same song.
On the other hand, nothing more annoying when a cover sounds almost identical to original. It’s just lazy (looking at you, Take That on ‘How Deep is your Love?’)

Oh and I promise I have nothing against Bob Dylan but Guns N’ Roses cover of Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.

Pet Shop Boys - Always on my mind
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Joe Cocker - With a little help from my friends
Snead O'Connor - nothing compares 2 U

Possibly the worse ever: All Saints - Under the Bridge. Just no.

Nazareth This Flight Tonight

Elvis Costello cover of Nick Lowes what's so funny bout peace, love and understanding.
Kirsty Macoll Days.

Isn't that the point? Lmao it's not a cover if you're adding to it. What did Whitney add to IWALY?

Both great 👍

Miles Cyrus - Don’t let the sun go down on me
Amy Winehouse - Will you still love me tomorrow?
The Killers - Romeo and Juliet

Also find a lot of the Kelly Clarkson covers (Kellyoke) amazing - she does a great cover of Billie Elilish’s Happier Than Ever and The Dance by Garth Brooks

I came on to Travis's version of hit me baby one more time. Glad I didn't dream it!

A mashup is a song created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs together. Freak Like Me mashes together Gary Numan and Adina Howard. Rhianna and Jamelia aren’t mash ups.. they are new recordings that sample elements of existing recordings by other artists.

I work in music ☺️

Hallelujah - Bon Jovi

Lilac Wine - Miley Cyrus

Somebody to Love - George Michael

Dont let the sun go down on me - Roger Daltrey

Van Morrison - Have I Told You Lately. The video is a delight as well.

Mumford and Son's cover of Paul Simon's The Boxer .
A slow , poignant version of Mad World (can't remember either artist).

Ooh, I never knew they covered the Boxer! Another for tonight's list, thank you!

Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
can't think of another cover that compares to it.

Heartbeats Jose Gonzales

You were Always on my Mind and Viva La Vida - Pet Shop Boys

Gary Jules for Donnie Darko movie

The Killers Romeo and Juliet cover is an insult to Dire Straits.

Have a watch of the 88 Wembley version on Youtube. The Sax solo is astonishing!

I grew up with this being the definitive version, didn't hear prince til a good bit later. But really hers is so much better, I admit I dislike his squeaky voice, but hers is just so fragile and perfect for the song. She seemed to have worn her heart on her sleeve. RIP Sinéad.