Cover songs that are better than the originals.


There is an active thread about terrible cover songs so I thought I'd start one about cover songs that are better than or have completely eclipsed the originals. I'll start:

Randy Newman wrote Momma Told Me Not to Come for Eric Burdon who recored it with the Animals and Newman recorded it too. I have the Newman version and like it but Three Dog Night really seem to capture the mood of the song best in my opinion.
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Did anyone mention Molly Hatchets cover of "Dreams" by The Allmans Brothers Band

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Probably not better than Rod Stewart's version but Amy Helm's cover of "Mandolin Wind" is a fresh take and very enjoyable. Check it out!
I heard the original of "Sea of Love" (Phil Phillips) today on a juke box. I like the Honey Dripper's (Robert Plant) better but it is a really a toss up.