Are Cover Songs Stealing the Spotlight from Original Artists?

Have you ever listened to a cover song that completely changed your perspective on the original? In this video, we dive into why some cover songs end up being better than the original versions. Whether it's a fresh interpretation, a stronger emotional connection, or just a unique twist on the sound, certain covers captivate us in ways the original didn’t. Join us as we explore some of the best examples where the cover outshines the classic track, and let us know in the comments which ones you think deserve the top spot!
Hallelujah
Pentatonix - • Pentatonix - Halleluja...
Leonard Chohen - • Leonard Cohen - Hallel...
Free Fallin'
John Mayer - • John Mayer - Free Fall...
Tom Petty - • Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Sound of Silence
Disturbed - • Disturbed - The Sound...
Simon and Garfunkel - • Simon & Garfunkel - Th...
Landslide
Fleetwood Mac - • Fleetwood Mac - Landsl...
Smashing Pumpkins - • Landslide (Remastered)
The Chicks - • Dixie Chicks - Landsli...
Hard to Handle
Black Crows - • The Black Crowes - Har...
Otis Redding - • Otis Redding - Hard To...
I Will Always Love You
Dolly Parton - • Dolly Parton - I will ...
Whitney - • Whitney Houston - I Wi...
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Robert Hazard - • "Girls Just Want to Ha...
Cyndi Lauper - • Cyndi Lauper - Girls J...
Tainted Love
Gloria Jones - • GLORIA JONES- "TAINTED...
Soft Cell - • Soft Cell - Tainted Lo...
Behind Blue Eyes
The Who - • The Who - Behind Blue ...
Limp Bizkit - • Limp Bizkit - Behind B...
Wonderwall
Oasis - • Oasis - Wonderwall (Of...
Ryan Adams - • Ryan Adams - Wonderwall
Nothing Compare 2 U
Sinead O'Connor - • Sinéad O'Connor - Noth...
Chris Cornell - • Chris Cornell - "Noth...
The Family - • The Family - Nothing C...
Higher Ground
Stevie Wonder - • Higher Ground
Red Hot Chili Peppers - • Red Hot Chili Peppers ...
Hurt
Johnny Cash - • Johnny Cash - Hurt
Nine Inch Nails - • Nine Inch Nails - "Hur...
Last Kiss
Pearl Jam - • Pearl Jam - Last Kiss ...
Wayne Cochran - • Wayne Cochran - Last Kiss
Greatest Love of All
Geroge Benson - • The Greatest Love Of A...
Whitney - • Whitney Houston - Grea...
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[@brodee2002]

Sure are!!! ESPECIALLY if you are Pentatonix or Angelina Jordan!!! 🤌

[@JanetJingozian]

No one does a Tom Petty song better than Tom Petty imo!!!

[@mapost2]

Both verions of Sounds of Silence are good, but what i think takes Disturbed's version over the top is the lyrics are an emotional warning; kind of a call to action. Simon and Garfunkel sound about as emotional as can of soda, but thats also the nature of folk music. It's a beautiful rendition, but there is this "why aren't you paying attention" rage to Disturbed's version that I find very appropriate.

[@TheUnlikelyPodcasters]

I get it. They appeal to your dark and tortured soul

[@mapost2]

​@@TheUnlikelyPodcastersYou have no idea

[@MrSteve88]

Smashing Pumpkins >>> Dixie chicks version. His voice is great on this track, and he pulled this off in one take.

[@TheUnlikelyPodcasters]

Yeah, not too shabby for one take!!

[@wren4077]

No
this is such a ... made up problem to talk about for 20 minutes
people will listen to the version they like..
not everything needs a podcast