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Favorite cover?

As a (minor) film buff, I almost invariably prefer originals. But when it comes to audio, I  have found more than a few covers that I prefer to the originals. So, to kick things off, and with all due respect to Boz Scaggs, I absolutely LOVE this live Incognito version of Lowdown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH%E2%80%A6

What's on the top of your lists?
whipsaw
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rdk777
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In no particular order-
Rolling Stones - Cherry oh Baby
David Grey - One With the Birds
What a Wonderful World - The Ramones
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

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rdk777
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oh and Viva Las Vegas - Shawn Colvin
rafevw
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This is a fun thread and a source for a lot of good music!
Cassandra Wilson: Wichita Lineman
Richard Thompson: Season Of The Witch
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armstrod
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I saw the Golden Palominos in Boston in the late 80s, and they did Led Zeppelin's The Ocean with Syd Straw on lead vocals. Best cover I've ever heard.
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