Cover versions you think were better than the originals

[Millo]

 

[Mancitydoogle]

Taylor Swift songs on this are so good you’d think Ryan wrote them
one of my favourite RA in recent years

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

We've had this thread before and my favourite cover version remains the same, due largely to the 4 minute keyboard solo wizardry of the late Dave Greenfield.

 

[levets]

Loved the Roberta Flack version back in 1972, but this version really grips me, fantastic vocals from a diva at her peak; and looking so stunning. Also a big shout for versions by Leona Lewis & Jennifer Hudson, but this is the best cover of this classic for me. So emotionally delivered. Fantastic

 

[Legal Alien]

I'm not saying these are better, but i do like these versions:

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

The best cover of the American national anthem I’ve ever heard

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

Covered by loads but these have to be the finest covers of an absolute classic. In no particular order.......

this one by Bobby Darin died at 37yr I love the song there are so many covers

 

[East Level 2]

this one by Bobby Darin died at 37yr I love the song there are so many covers

A local comedian in the 70s/80s, possibly Bob Williamson, used to sing it as:
If I were a carpenter
I'd screw you to the bed.

Sorry to lower the tone, but it's what I do.

 

[KS55]

Loved the Roberta Flack version back in 1972, but this version really grips me, fantastic vocals from a diva at her peak; and looking so stunning. Also a big shout for versions by Leona Lewis & Jennifer Hudson, but this is the best cover of this classic for me. So emotionally delivered. Fantastic

Amazingly, this song was written by Ewan McColl.

 

[KS55]

Not better but equal.
CCR long version of Grapevine. Different but excellent.