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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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larajs
25 posts
 
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
693 posts
 
Not better, but a completely different interpretation, bluesy and soulful- "With a little help from my Friends" by Joe Cocker
rockadanny
1,226 posts
 
"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.
br3098
997 posts
 
Not better, but Side 2 of the Concert for George CD is mighty good. Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Ringo, Paul, Billy Preston and more. A great man's great music, performed with love by some of his friends. What a wonderful tribute.
tfkaudio
591 posts
 
One of my favorite Beatles covers was one that I saw live. Frank Zappa and band playing "From Me to You" with Sting on vocal.

My favorite recorded cover is Peter Gabriel's "Strawberry Fields Forever".

I always disliked the Joe Cocker Beatles covers, which would put me in the minority, it would seem.

Hard to top the originals. They were fab!

Cheers.
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