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what cover versions are better than the original

For example, Mott the Hoople's version of Sweet Jane is the equal if not better than the Velvets. Also, as long as I'm on the Velvets, a one album band called Detroit, fronted by Mitch Ryder, did a version of Rock and Roll that destroys the Velvets original.What are some other examples....this post is not for rock only....
tubino
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raytheprinter
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red hot chilli peppers doing "higher ground"
loomisjohnson
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i just heard al green's take on "unchained melody" and it struck me that he's arguably the ultimate interpretive singer --check out, e.g. his "for the good times" or "can't get next to you" or "how can you mend a broken heart".
martykl
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Eldulcesol,

I'll see your Tea Party and raise you one Feelies. Killer version of "Paint It Black".
New thread: best cover of Paint It Black?

Actually, I've never heard either of the other versions mentioned here, so I can't compare them, but The Feelies really nail the song - particularly live.

Marty
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