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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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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...
cyclonicman
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Not better, but a completely different interpretation, bluesy and soulful- "With a little help from my Friends" by Joe Cocker
rockadanny
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"She's a Woman" by Omar and the Howlers. Again, not better, but different and as enjoyable. Beatles did this song very well. For some reason I HATE nearly all covered Beatles songs. 'Taint seemly.
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