Songs that have stood the test of time.


Jackson Browne "These Days"...

Covered by Nico, Gregg Allman and more... it has the staying power, even now!

This has to be one of THE great songs still!

There are many more. What are yours?

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Hey @thepigdog 

Found that song All Along The Watchtower on Tidal on the Nod To Bob compilation.

Another great version. Thinking it could've been on the The Departed soundtrack or inspired a Mumford & Sons version. Thanks for pointing me in yet another direction!

And, of course, Hallelujah. Why didn't I think of that? Great song no matter who covers it. 
My favorite Hallelujah is by Puddles the Clown.  Not everyone's cup of tea, I'm sure.
Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group. It's been covered at least 65 times; but nothing comes close to the original. THE definitive rock song!

Hallelujah has got to get a mention, I agree. Jeff Buckley's version on SACD gives me chills.

I didn't see any votes for Hey Joe. I have 13 versions of that, Black Cat Bone being my Fav, but Hendrix' is the classic.

 I also have 15 versions of Morning Dew; but that's just me.

I'd also have to say that Janis Joplin singing Piece of My Heart never gets old; but probably the number one long lived hit is Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin.
dbtom2, Speaking of Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell, I gotta put in "Wichita Lineman" as one of the all time greats.