what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?

I don't know if it's better than the original, 'cause 'Billie Jean' was a pretty great song to begin with, but the late, great Chris Cornell slowed it down to almost a blues type of song, and he puts so much feeling into the lyrics; I really understood stuff about that song I hadn't realized, 'cause Chris forces you into the words; nobody's dancing to his version.

He did some pretty inspired cover versions; he's got a recording of 'A Day In The Life' that was recorded live at Royal Albert Hall, and I think John Lennon would have been mighty pleased. He even does those 'AHHHH's before the final verse in a way that sent chills down the ol' spine...  

Another vote for Eva Cassidy, jer version of Woodstock gives me chills.  I am of that generation, 73 now

This is another good cover of Stairway to Heaven.

Ann and Nancy Wilson
 

Wichita Lineman, Sergio Mendez and Brazil "66

Many people have covered "Autumn Leaves" over many decades. Hearing Eva Cassidy sing it, was the first time I ever really heard the song.

Kudos Eva!

R.I.P.