Your favorite cover songs

I rarely find a cover better than the original, especially for songs I love.
This is one of the few.

And this one, too.

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You reminded me of this one.

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The next video that queued up before I could stop it was pretty darned excellent as well:

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I’ve heard some worrisome issues about the lead singer, but this would absolutely be my response to that:

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When UB40 covered Red Red Wine Neil embraced it and sang his own reggae version in concert. We saw him live sing this version. Cool stuff.

Speaking of Neil, how about Deep Purple covering Kentucky Woman.

And one nonsense cover.

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Never knew that was a cover.

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The Abba tribute band Bjorn Again responded with this:

Most of my favourites have already been posted, but I would like to add this:

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They remind me of the Dickies!

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Built To Spill covering Neil Young.

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Not seen/heard that cover before. What a corker!
Catchiest, heartbreakiest song ever…

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Some great cuts on that particular Backyard Sessions. Miley’s got some fantastic pipes!

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Yo La Tengo - Friday I’m in love.

Only one word - Wow!

Wow!Wow!Wow!Wow!Wow!Wow! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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(cued to relevant portion, better than the original!):

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Crikey, much as I love The Goon Sax, you went and posted this —> Video Killed the Radio Star by The Wrong Trousers.

Very nearly fell off me chair. Beautiful, in a terrible way!

or vice versa, either works…

ETA: And then I saw The Goon Sax “Steal My Sunshine”. Well, 'kin 'ell :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

I don’t want to know about the issues, but I love this cover!

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