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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....
tubino
mwilson
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Viridian... I thought you were full of sh*t until I ventured to check out that last 1% of doubt... holy smokes. To respond to that, I can only offer one greater force:
ANTON MAIDEN (Allmusic review)
richingoth
326 posts
 
Frijid Pink cover of "House of the Rising Sun"
Yes cover of "America"
Sisters Of Mercy cover of "Knocking On Heavens Door"
goinbroke
105 posts
 
HIM cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" from 'Razorblade Romance'
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upstateaudio
249 posts
 
Eva Cassidy- Fields of Gold

Coltrane and Hartman-Lush Life

Toots and the Maytals- Take me Home Country Roads

Earth, Wind & Fire - Got to get you into my life

Vanilla Fudge- You keep me hanging on (not!!!! this one in retrospect is extremely silly., but it certainly sounded cool to budding adolescents)
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