Covers that were better than the original song

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The other day, I got a Prince compilation CD. I always liked 'I feel for you' (Chaka Khan), 'Kiss' (Tom Jones), Nothing compares 2 u' (Sinead O'Connor) and 'Why don't you call me?' (Alicia Keys). Never knew they were originally by Prince. Quite Frankly the covers were better

Here are some others:
Step on by Happy Mondays
Wild World by Maxi Priest
Many rivers to cross by UB40 (only better by a margin though).

Birdy's version of People Help the People.

Bit obscure but Dr and the Medics. These Boots are Made for Walking

Exactly. ❤️

Sorry ! Please forgive me 😱

Father and Son by Boyzone. Then 10 years later Cat Stevens/Yusef released it as a duet with Ronan Keating.

Ugly kid Joe's cats in the cradle. The vocal delivery was amazing.

Hey Joe by Body Count.

Ghetto superstar, better than the Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers version.

Absolutely tremendous cover. The energy!

Yes yes YES to Spiritualized 🙌

Maneskin. If I can dream

I recently heard Sinead O'Conner's version of Chiquitita and it's lovely. The outro is pure 1990s.

Anyone else only know the correct lyrics to ABBA songs after they hear a cover?

Martha my dear by Slade, All kinds of everything by Terry Hall and Sinead O'Connor.

Haven’t RTFT so not sure if it’s been mentioned and also it’s maybe a little niche?

But I vastly prefer A Day To Remember’s Since U Been Gone. Although still a fan of Kelly Clarkson’s version.

Also really love Falling In Reverse’s cover of Last Resort by Papa Roach. It’s so haunting.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Elton John
Can't take my eyes off you - Boys Town Gang.
Midnight at the Oasis - Brand New Heavies.

Forgot Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel's version of Here Comes the Sun.

Omg Blackcherry, I have only just heard this version. I can’t get it out of my head, it’s chilling.