the maoster:
Love Johnny Cash’s version of The Nine Inch Nails “hurt” ( or whatever the correct title is).
Definitely - the raw emotion in his version is amazing. Even Trent Reznor has conceded that JC owned the song.
The-Snowman:
andrew.s:
PaulNowak:
Always thought it was a Marvin Gaye songyes it was Marvin Gaye,
however the Marvin Gaye version was a cover, Gladys Knight did the originalNo she didnt. She recorded in the mid 1967. Lots of people think Marvin Gaye did the original but he covered it in early 67. It was Smokey Robinson and the miracles in 1966 who recorded the original
I stand corrected 
Never heard a bad version of
The Man Who Sold The World even liked Lulu version
youtube.com/watch?v=HSH–SJKVQQ David Bowie
youtube.com/watch?v=HjKcCGaCiu0 Nirvana
I think jimi Hendrix’s all along the watchtower is much much better than bob Dylan’s original
Gloria jones’ ■■■■■■■■■■■■ is sooo much better than soft cell’s cover
Otis redding’s original R-E-S-P-E-C-T is far better than Aretha franklin’s imho also
andrew.s:
I think jimi Hendrix’s all along the watchtower is much much better than bob Dylan’s original
+1
Mind you,any cover of ANY Bob dylan song is already better by default! 
2 more ‘old school’ cover improvements just remembered.
Break Wind and Fire’s version of Beatle’s Got to get you into my life.
Tavares version of Bee Gees More than a woman.
alison krauss and robert plant covering black dog
alison krauss and union station man of constant sorrow
hey joe by jimi Hendrix done by the Marmalade is different , 
in a good way …tweeter and the monkeyman by the headstones much better than the original by the Travelling willburies.
Metalica s version not a patch on thin lizzies whiskey in the jar.
I think Willie Nelson’s version of Bring Me Sunshine is better than Morecambe & Wise’s. However, I’ll be the first to admit his comedy isn’t as good as theirs.
Speaking of Willie Nelson I personally think that the pet shop boys cover of Elvis’s cover of Willie Nelsons “always on my mind” is the best of them all.
Worse
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Under the bridge” destroyed by All Saints. 
And the Zutons “Valerie”, regurgitated by Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse before it was even cold! 
Better
Pearl Jam “Last Kiss”, originally by J Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
Pearl Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_sEtNrYlC4
Original: youtube.com/watch?v=bh4se9YMV3A
Robroy might even remember the original! 
(If he’s not too busy “down with the kids!” )
Evil8Beezle:
Worse
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Under the bridge” destroyed by All Saints.
And the Zutons “Valerie”, regurgitated by Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse before it was even cold!Better
Pearl Jam “Last Kiss”, originally by J Frank Wilson and the CavaliersPearl Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_sEtNrYlC4
Original: youtube.com/watch?v=bh4se9YMV3A
Robroy might even remember the original!
That must be from the ■■■■■■ 50s 
…Even I aint that old you cheeky git!
robroy:
you cheeky git!
I try my best! 
1964 I think, and I’m not at all surprised your “down with the kids”.
It must be torture have kids in the house, and be forced to watch those music video’s featuring scantily clad, fit young ladies!
Evil8Beezle:
music video’s featuring scantily clad, fit young ladies!
70’s TOTP.
Great cover version too.
Carryfast:
Evil8Beezle:
music video’s featuring scantily clad, fit young ladies!70’s TOTP.
Great cover version too.
Blimey!
I bet TOTP had high viewing figures for that segment!!!
Great 70s comb over from DJ David Hamilton
I’d forgot all about my teenage crush on Cherry Gillespie in Pans People, wonder what she looks like now.
robroy:
Great 70s comb over from DJ David Hamilton
I’d forgot all about my teenage crush on Cherry Gillespie in Pans People, wonder what she looks like now.
Evil8Beezle:
robroy:
Great 70s comb over from DJ David Hamilton
I’d forgot all about my teenage crush on Cherry Gillespie in Pans People, wonder what she looks like now.
Robson and Jeromes cover of unchained melody.
They should be taken out and shot for that abomination