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Best Cover Songs Ever

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Rated 6 points - posted 3 years ago by JDBLists in category Music.

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1.

Come Together Michael Jackson

Cover of Beatles

395 points - added 1 year ago by Ellen -

2.

Hurt (Johnny Cash)

59 points - added 3 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 3 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points

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3.

Smooth Criminal (Alien Ant Farm)

38 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

4.

Respect ( Aretha Franklin)

9 points - added 3 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 3 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points

5.

All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)

9 points - added 3 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 3 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points

6.

That's the Way (I Like It) - Dead or Alive

8 points - added 1 year ago by guest -

7.

Feeling Good (Muse)

8 points - added 2 years ago by guest -

8.

Higher Ground (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

8 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

9.

Sweet Dreams (Marilyn Manson)

8 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

10.

Killing me Softly (The Fugees)

7 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

11.

Turn the Page (Metallica)

7 points - added 3 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 3 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points

12.

Paranoid (Megadeth)

7 points - added 3 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 3 years ago by JDBLists, 0 points

13.

Land of Confusion (Disturbed)

6 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

14.

Word Up (Korn)

4 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

15.

Fenrik Lane- Russian Roulette

Best rock cover I`ve ever heard.

3 points - added 2 years ago by guest -

16.

Careless Whisper (Seether)

3 points - added 3 years ago by JDBLists -

17.

With a little help from my friends - Joe Cocker.

2 points - added 3 years ago by guest -

18.

Me and Bobby McGee ( Janis Joplin ).

1 point - added 3 years ago by guest -