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Beatles covers: better than originals?

Anybody know any artist cover performances of Beatles tunes that are better than the originals?

Most covers of Beatles tunes fall way short compared to the originals, in my opinion.

I can't think of too many that stand out in my mind.

On American Idol, during the two Beatles weeks recently, two performances stood out that I recall: "Let It Be" by Brooke White was very heartfelt and right on and "The Long and Winding Road" by the young 17 year old kid (David ???) was as good as anything I've ever heard. Watch that kid...he is extremely talented....when he is on, he is right up there with the best!
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srwooten
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Elton's Lucy in the Sky better than the original?

That's funny.
Audiofeil-
"Better" is subject to opinion. If you read my post the first sentence was "Here are a few I like:". No insinuation of which was better. Even though that was the OP question, I don't feel throwing in a few I like is too far off topic.
audiofeil
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>>I don't feel throwing in a few I like is too far off topic.<<

It is off topic nonetheless.

I like Lennon's solo work more than McCartney's but it is not germane to this thread.
nyctc7
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I LOVE Shirley Bassey's cover of "Something"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmjwFYWNlO0

Honorable mention:

I think the Grateful Dead did a good job covering Beatles tunes.
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tpreaves
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she said she said covered by gov't mule
larajs
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yes, I agree. Shirley Bassey's cover of something is great.
But I quite like listening to Johnny Flynn's cover of Rocky Raccoon too. Ozzy Osbourne's cover of In My Life is alright too. But I do tend to go with the original versions...
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