Cover versions that were better than the original

Swindon, England
December 9, 2018 8:55am CST
Its a contentious issue but just occasionally an artist brings something to a song that justifies covering someone else song. For my money there are a few that are as good as the original, if not better. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley covering Leonard Cohen A New England - Kirsty McColl covering Billy Bragg Wild Horses - The Sundays covering The Rolling Stones feel free to suggest others for this list
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@BarBaraPrz (45226)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Dec 18
I don't like Jeff Buckley's version. I much prefer Leonard's version, or k.d. lang's.
• Swindon, England
9 Dec 18
I must admit, I like both. That said there is a live version from LC when he returned to playing about 10 years ago recorded at The Albert hall in London which is amazing.