"Blinded By The Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band is FAR better than Springsteen's version (even though "Greetings From Asbury Park" was his best album). For the most part, I can't handle Bruce - and I'm in the heart of Jersey!
what cover versions are better than the original
For example, Mott the Hoople's version of Sweet Jane is the equal if not better than the Velvets. Also, as long as I'm on the Velvets, a one album band called Detroit, fronted by Mitch Ryder, did a version of Rock and Roll that destroys the Velvets original.What are some other examples....this post is not for rock only....