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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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tfkaudio
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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.
madhf
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One that I realy believe better than Beatles version is "You've Got to Hide Your love away" by the Silkie
jsbail
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"Here Comes the Sun", Ritchey Havens. I wouldn't say better, but my favorite
Beatles cover.
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gawdbless
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harold-not-the-barrel
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Shirley Bassey: "Something" is BEAUTIFUL indeed
Yes: "Every Little Thing" is WAY better than original, it´s astral
Frank Marino: "Norwegian Wood" great cover, great manly voice
Saga: "Taxman" not bad ? ...whatever

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