Cover songs you think are better than the original

Black Francis · 11-07-2013, 03:45 PM

Daniel johnston covering 'I will' from the beatles..

i prefer this version because it's more raw and stripped down than the original version

Daniel's childlike vocals for me make the song more genuine and sincere.

RTSullivan · 11-11-2013, 10:36 AM

"Originally by" Drake

Dulce · 11-11-2013, 02:20 PM

r.kelly's ignition

Ignition(Remix) - Young The Giant (Cover) High Quality - YouTube

Mr. Charlie · 11-11-2013, 10:43 PM

I don't think this is better than the original, but it's a very interesting cover because Dolly Parton, who everyone knows wrote and sang the original, appears on it as a backup singer:

chris_mills · 11-13-2013, 01:59 PM

Okay, I have three songs, all equally sensational. (Some cover two songs at once!!!)

Say My Name / Cry Me A River - The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood cover 'Say My Name' (originally by Destiny's Child), and towards the end add a bit of 'Cry Me A River' (originally by Justin Timberlake)

Wicked Game - London Grammar

A nice, calm yet passionate cover from London Grammar who cover 'Wicked Game' (originally by Chris Isaak). Hannah Reid's voice is just so good.

No Angels - Bastille feat. Ella Eyre

Don't know if this is technically a cover because it's pretty much a new song but oh well. Bastille and Ella cover the lyrics of 'No Scrubs' (originally by TLC), over the backing of 'Angels' (originally by The XX). The song also features quotes from the film 'Psycho' which is quite cool and adds another edge to the track.

Charlemagne · 11-14-2013, 08:12 PM

Shearwater did a whole covers album, Fellow Travelers and every song on there is just wonderful.

Although I really like this song, I think this cover is just as good, if not better. (It's only missing the piercing scream)

Plankton · 12-13-2013, 08:42 AM

Maybe not better to a Slayer fanatic, but pretty damn close. The solo is phenomenal.

Jokerman · 12-14-2013, 04:42 AM

Jimi Hendrix, All along the watchtower

MackAttack · 12-14-2013, 02:33 PM

Nirvana did some pretty brilliant covers when they did Unplugged, alot of them I'd say were better than the originals.

Steve Earle does an awesome cover that is what Johnny Cash's Devil's Right Hand should have been all along. Social Distortion also does an awesome version of Ring of Fire.

On the topic of Johnny Cash his cover of Hurt by NIN is really something.

Tristesse · 12-14-2013, 05:28 PM

This cover is way better

11-07-2013, 03:45 PM	#591 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	Daniel johnston covering 'I will' from the beatles.. i prefer this version because it's more raw and stripped down than the original version Daniel's childlike vocals for me make the song more genuine and sincere. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

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RTSullivan Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 98	"Originally by" Drake __________________ www.youtube.com/user/MusicOnTheTube1

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Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	I don't think this is better than the original, but it's a very interesting cover because Dolly Parton, who everyone knows wrote and sang the original, appears on it as a backup singer: Last edited by Mr. Charlie; 11-11-2013 at 10:48 PM.

11-13-2013, 01:59 PM	#595 (permalink)
chris_mills Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: England Posts: 97	Okay, I have three songs, all equally sensational. (Some cover two songs at once!!!) Say My Name / Cry Me A River - The Neighbourhood The Neighbourhood cover 'Say My Name' (originally by Destiny's Child), and towards the end add a bit of 'Cry Me A River' (originally by Justin Timberlake) Wicked Game - London Grammar A nice, calm yet passionate cover from London Grammar who cover 'Wicked Game' (originally by Chris Isaak). Hannah Reid's voice is just so good. No Angels - Bastille feat. Ella Eyre Don't know if this is technically a cover because it's pretty much a new song but oh well. Bastille and Ella cover the lyrics of 'No Scrubs' (originally by TLC), over the backing of 'Angels' (originally by The XX). The song also features quotes from the film 'Psycho' which is quite cool and adds another edge to the track. __________________ ^Dream Band

11-14-2013, 08:12 PM	#596 (permalink)
Charlemagne Say something vague Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,551	Shearwater did a whole covers album, Fellow Travelers and every song on there is just wonderful. Although I really like this song, I think this cover is just as good, if not better. (It's only missing the piercing scream) __________________ Charlemagne had eyes like a lover, but last winter there was weather and his eyes they iced right over. My Last.fm

11-11-2013, 02:20 PM	#593 (permalink)
Dulce WILDFIRE Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 232	r.kelly's ignition Ignition(Remix) - Young The Giant (Cover) High Quality - YouTube

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	Maybe not better to a Slayer fanatic, but pretty damn close. The solo is phenomenal. __________________ See location...

12-14-2013, 04:42 AM	#598 (permalink)
Jokerman Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 23	Jimi Hendrix, All along the watchtower

12-14-2013, 02:33 PM	#599 (permalink)
MackAttack Groupie Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1	Nirvana did some pretty brilliant covers when they did Unplugged, alot of them I'd say were better than the originals. Steve Earle does an awesome cover that is what Johnny Cash's Devil's Right Hand should have been all along. Social Distortion also does an awesome version of Ring of Fire. On the topic of Johnny Cash his cover of Hurt by NIN is really something.