Just because a particular version of a song came first, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better than a cover.
We asked our readers what their favourite cover tracks are, and the response was overwhelming.
Here’s what they said.
Moses Serugo – All Whitney Houston covers!
Glen Crawford – Johnny Cash’s cover of Trent Reznor’s ‘Hurt’. It was one of the last songs Johnny recorded, and is awesome!
Vicki Hunt – Torn by Natalie Imbruglia. Apparently someone recorded it before she did, although I’ve only heard her version, which was a major hit for her.
Bruce Winther – Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy.
Sheila Schmidt – Bette Midler’s version of Beast of Burden is better than the Rolling Stones.
Ken Jacob – Simply the Best by Tina Turner better than the original by Bonnie Tyler.
Harold Hanlon – Elton John doing Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
Judi Nicholls – U2 doing Unchained Melody.
Michael Zoellner – Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann. Much better than Bruce Springsteen who originally did the song.
Jennifer Mitchell – Hallelujah by Lucy Thomas is absolutely beautiful.
Leanne Guthrie – We’ve gotta get out of this place, The Angels. Best version ever!!
Weeze Aitch – Horses by Darryl Braithwaite. Originally by Ricki Lee Jones.
Noelene Braidwood – The Wonder Of You, by Elvis Presley.
Michael Pemberton – All Along the Watchtower (Dylan) cover by the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Rick Graham – The Sound of Silence by Disturbed.
Steve Pullan – Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm.
Deirdre Dee O’Hanlon McGregor – Dear Prudence Beatles song covered by Doug Parkinson, he does a great job, better than the Beatles.
Graham Anderson – Can’t think of one. The originals are the best.
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