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Cover songs that are better than the originals.

There is an active thread about terrible cover songs so I thought I'd start one about cover songs that are better than or have completely eclipsed the originals. I'll start:

Randy Newman wrote Momma Told Me Not to Come for Eric Burdon who recored it with the Animals and Newman recorded it too. I have the Newman version and like it but Three Dog Night really seem to capture the mood of the song best in my opinion.
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It was Yes who did the best remake of a Beatles song, quite literally. "Every Little Thing", 1969. With a riff from "Day Tripper".
It was Jon Anderson & Co. who turned a simple pop song to an epic. Jon Anderson is one of the most emotional singers in rock´s history. And his voice is unique in the business. They proudly honoured their inspiration. Masters at work.

https://youtu.be/XIcpJFQDa64

They also took "America" by Simon & Garfunkel to another level.

https://youtu.be/Q0JkTIKm2iY

Oh how funky Steve Howe gets there : )

Peter Banks & Chris Squire, thanks for your music RIP

Enjoy the music like Yes did almost fifty years ago. 



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