Covers that are equal to or better than the original

[doug_porsche]

[doug_porsche]

[doug_porsche]

[herr_oberst]

The version of "Man of Constant Sorrow" from "O' Brother Where Art Thou" IS a cover"; in my mind, the definitive cover of the classic song.
That a'cappella version is fine, but one listen is enough for me.

[Baz]

[3rd_gear_Ted]

Bad Company - Five Finger Death Punch

https://youtu.be/u_VsvZmIWxY

[Baz]

[jcwade]

I'm not sure the cover is better than the original, but it's damn good.

[vash]

Hailey Williams (Paramore) destroys EVERYWHERE by Fleetwood Mac.

I might love her. she sings about depression and makes it sound and look good.

[vash]

Originally Posted by jcwade

I'm not sure the cover is better than the original, but it's damn good.

I'd argue most people dont even know that is a cover.

just like the Bangles singing Paul Simons "Hazy Shade of Winter".

I was WHUT?

[Baz]

[Baz]

[Zeke]

^^^Yeah, that was a surprise and a good one.

[Rodsrsr]

These guys are all Russian and Ukrainian as well.

[Steve Carlton]

I think the mark of a great cover is if the arrangement is significantly different as well. Sinéad did that above, and even more so with "All Apologies."

I like this cover of "When You're Only Lonely." Super smooth, and the lead singer hits the high notes and falsetto so well.

[Baz]

[Baz]

[speeder]

Patti Smith, “Because the Night,” Jose Feliciano “Light my Fire.”

[Baz]

[herr_oberst]