1.
Come Together Michael Jackson
Cover of Beatles
374 points - added 12 years ago by Ellen -
2.
All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)
89 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
Recognized as a signature Hendrix tune, "Watchtower" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. This is maybe the best-known cover song around.
Added 15 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points
3.
Hurt (Johnny Cash)
68 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
This song may has well have been written for Cash in the first place. Try not to get goosebumps within the first three lines.
Added 15 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points
4.
Smooth Criminal (Alien Ant Farm)
59 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
5.
Twist & Shout (The Beatles)
38 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
6.
I Fought the Law (The Clash)
31 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
7.
Sweet Dreams (Marilyn Manson)
29 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
8.
Crossroads (Cream)
22 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
9.
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue: Van Morrison (Them)
This HAS to be THE best cover of a Dylan song EVER! So totally different from the original and became a flower power anthem back in the day (1966). Wonderful wonderful arrangement. youtube.com/watch?v=jgQsH8vMkbQ
20 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
10.
Respect ( Aretha Franklin)
20 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
Many are surprised to find out "Respect" is actually a cover; a good enough reason to include it among the best.
Added 15 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points
11.
Higher Ground (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
16 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
12.
Turn the Page (Metallica)
14 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
This cover is just indicative of the fact that Metallica has improved on every song they've ever taken on. Consider their cover of "Wonderwall" by Oasis a runner-up.
Added 15 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points
13.
Lady - Wayne Wade
Different and better than the original.
10 points - added 8 years ago by guest -
14.
Blue Monday (Orgy)
10 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
15.
Feeling Good (Muse)
9 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
16.
With a little help from my friends - Joe Cocker.
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
17.
That's the Way (I Like It) - Dead or Alive
8 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
18.
My Way - Sid Vicious
7 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
19.
Me and Bobby McGee ( Janis Joplin ).
7 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
20.
Paranoid (Megadeth)
7 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
It may be blasphemy to say so, but Megadeth's energetic cover of "Paranoid" blows the plodding original out of the water.
Added 15 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points
21.
Land of Confusion (Disturbed)
6 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
22.
Word Up (Korn)
4 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
23.
Fenrik Lane- Russian Roulette
Best rock cover I`ve ever heard.
3 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
24.
Careless Whisper (Seether)
3 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
25.
I will Survive (Cake)
2 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
26.
Killing me Softly (The Fugees)
1 point - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
27.
Heaven (DJ Sammy)
0 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
28.
Lollipop (Framing Hanley)
0 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
29.
You Spin Me Round (Dope)
-7 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists -
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