Cover versions which are better than the original

[onomatopoeia]

Has anyone mentioned the cover of SOS by Portishead yet? I'm not going back through 104 pages to check.

[Magnum 475]

I Still Miss Someone (original Johnny Cash):



or:



probably the best known version:

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This is one of those cases where most of the covers are more enjoyable than the original, and I say this as someone who likes Johnny Cash's music.

[Nyloc20]

Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy. Much better than Sting’s version. (in my opinion of course)

[paulguitar]

Nyloc20 said:

Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy. Much better than Sting’s version. (in my opinion of course)

I do her arrangement, very satisfying to play.

[dandarez]

[Speed 3]

Nyloc20 said:

Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy. Much better than Sting’s version. (in my opinion of course)

Agree. Hands up dumbass moment....for years I thought the lyric was "fields of Bali"

[DodgyGeezer]

this is surprisingly good (albeit I still prefer the original)...

[rscott]

Postmodern Jukebox's cover of the Weeknd's I Would Die For You is astounding, especially live.
https://youtu.be/TnudfSrPvp8?si=I7lX7_jjXmfE5XAZ

Saw them Sunday night at the Palladium, their 1,000th gig.

They have an incredible roster of singers and musicians - that gig featured Glen Campbell's daughter Ashley (great vocalist and banjo player), Ariana Savalas (another one with a famous father), who Is both a great vocalist burlesque performer.
Some superb British artists with them too - Emma Smith on vocals and percussionist Jack Amblin.

[Magnum 475]

Very few people can get away with it. Jessie Buckley certainly can, this is at least 'as good' as the original:

[-Cappo-]

Magnum 475 said:

I recently found this. I never knew she'd sung it......

That's very good. I mostly like the Blind Faith version but it's ruined by Baker randomly walloping that splash cymbal all the way through!

[Super Sonic]

ajprice said:

Postmodern Jukebox time again, with Sara Niemietz. I Want You To Want Me by Cheap Trick.

Ouch my poor ears!