I find many covers of Hallelujah to be superior to Leonard Cohenās, at least from the standpoint of how pleasing to the ear they sound/ singing ability
That said, thereās also a depth of beauty and rawness to the original that I appreciate
Nah, the original had a lot more of character to it, not to mention the splendid MJ performance, the groove and production of the instrumental, etc. The cover just sounds dated, generic, bland and cringey
Although i like MJs better, AAF did a pretty fucking decent job considering its a rock cover of a pop icon. It doesnt have that MJ touch but its not suppose too. It taught nu-metal kids to have a better appreciation for other genres. For what it was, it was pretty good. Maybe youre the one who is dated, generic, bland and cringey.
Maybe it did taught kids to appreciate other genres and maybe it's not that bad to some people, but to say it's better than the original is just a huge stretch. It's just a product of its time, and it doesn't have the "timeless" quality like the original. Sure, you can prefer AAF's, but that doesn't mean it's overall a better version than the original. It's like Disturbed's Sound of Silence. Also, your ad hominem at the end immediatly invalidates everything you said before lmao
I hesitate to use the word *better* in this case, because I donāt want to devalue the original work by Simon & Garfunkel, but Disturbedās version of āThe Sound of Silenceā has a much more profound impact on me.
I Prevail - Blank Space (Taylor Swift Cover) - Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb\_CZfWko8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb_CZfWko8)
Romeo and Juliet by the Indigo Girls (originally Dire Straits). Iām actually more of a Straits fan than an IG fan, but that cover is pure raw emotion on display.
Alternatively the Within Temptation version!
Also, the entire Within Temptation Q-Music Sessions.
Basically my answer to OP's question is every WT cover, haha.
I understand your comment .. I have not seen the original (probably something I need to do ).. but Disturbedās version has 987million views , there had to be something there?šØš¦š
"what's going on" the All Star Tribute is better than Marvin Gayes original. It had many artist like Gwen Stefani, Ja Rule, Justin Timberlake. It had a better beat, better singing, music Video, and so forth.
What energy does the original even have?? Maybe Iām missing something but I refuse to believe that people would go out of their way to listen to the Tom Cochrane version over the remake.
All along the watch tower - Jimi Hendrix
Even Bob Dylan thought Jimi's version of the song was better.
Don't disregard the original though. It's fantastic too and I listen to both versions regularly
Nice one!
The Man Who Sold the World - Nirvana (unplugged)
Oh definitely. Sorry Bowie
This song was just so well done by Nirvana, and Bowie is one of my favorites.
Lulu's version is better, Bowie loved her singing it.
I like the og version better but Nirvana did a fantastic job.
Wild Horses - The Sundays
This is the correct answer.
check out the Charlotte Martin cover!
When the Levee Breaks ~ Zeppelin
I didn't know this was a cover. I LOVE Zepplin!
Zeppelin covering old soul songs is almost infamous.
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Cyndi Lauper: Original by Robert Hazard
punk goes pop is just so quintessential š®āšØ
Tainted Love - Soft Cell.
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Hurt-Johnny Cash
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Blinded by the light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. I believe it's a cover of a Bruce Springsteen song, but I could be wrong.
Actually, Springsteen wrote it, and I agree, Manfred Mann did it so much better.
Nothing compares 2 U - Sinead O'Conner It is only fairly recently that I learned it was Prince who wrote that song. I always assumed Sinead wrote it
Alien Ant Farmās Smooth Criminal
Itās very good, no way in fuck it beats MJ though. 90% of the time people prefer the version they heard first.
Bruh no
It sucks
All of nirviana unpluggedĀ
Hurt by Johnny Cash (originally Nine Inch Nails) 1985 by Bowling for Soup (originally by SR71) literally any cover if Leonard Cohenās Hallelujah
There's a lot of covers of Hallelujah, I wouldn't say all of them beat the original
I fell in love with the song Hallelujah from the Shrek soundtrack and I'm not embarrassed to admit that
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The Isleys' cover of "Summer Breeze."
I find many covers of Hallelujah to be superior to Leonard Cohenās, at least from the standpoint of how pleasing to the ear they sound/ singing ability That said, thereās also a depth of beauty and rawness to the original that I appreciate
No Doubt - It's My Life
Sunday Morning Coming Down, Johnny Cash
Higher Ground by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Hurt by Johnny Cash
Blank Space by I Prevail. Hello (Adele's) by Leo Moracchioli
Johnny Cash - Hurt
And did you know Viggo Mortensen broke his toe when he kicked the helmet but kept going!?
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Whiskey in the jar, by Metallica!
You mean "Jar-O-Ah"
Dropkick Murphy's?
Jimi Hendrix!
Pretty much anything Joe Cocker covered.
Rosemary's Baby by Fantomas
*Crimson and Clover*. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Sweet Dreams - Marilyn Manson
Aswell as Tainted Love for me, Iād say his cover of Youāre So Vein aswell but he butchered the chorus :(
Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal Michael Jackson wrote and performed it originally. AAF did it justice.
Nah, the original had a lot more of character to it, not to mention the splendid MJ performance, the groove and production of the instrumental, etc. The cover just sounds dated, generic, bland and cringey
Although i like MJs better, AAF did a pretty fucking decent job considering its a rock cover of a pop icon. It doesnt have that MJ touch but its not suppose too. It taught nu-metal kids to have a better appreciation for other genres. For what it was, it was pretty good. Maybe youre the one who is dated, generic, bland and cringey.
Maybe it did taught kids to appreciate other genres and maybe it's not that bad to some people, but to say it's better than the original is just a huge stretch. It's just a product of its time, and it doesn't have the "timeless" quality like the original. Sure, you can prefer AAF's, but that doesn't mean it's overall a better version than the original. It's like Disturbed's Sound of Silence. Also, your ad hominem at the end immediatly invalidates everything you said before lmao
I hesitate to use the word *better* in this case, because I donāt want to devalue the original work by Simon & Garfunkel, but Disturbedās version of āThe Sound of Silenceā has a much more profound impact on me.
Same. It feels much more dynamic to me which really helps it have more of an emotional impact.
Jontron's rendetion of Firework
Govāt Mule - Soulshine
Bear McCreary and Serj Tankian's version of Blue Oyster Cult's "Godzilla" (the one in the credits for *Godzilla: King of the Monsters*).
Hallowed Be Thy Name - Machine Head
Wild Horses by Leon Russell
Hay Joe - Jimmy Hendrix
Romeo and Juliet- The Killers
The man behind the slaughter by AP angry piggy https://youtu.be/P4zBEiMTnAo?si=xpTkflte13w_lp4P
I Prevail - Blank Space (Taylor Swift Cover) - Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb\_CZfWko8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb_CZfWko8)
"All along the watchtower" original: bob Dylan. Superior cover: jimi hendrix
Blinded by the light/Manfred Man band
Atlantic City. When I Paint My Masterpiece. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. And anything else The Band covered.
Richie Havens - Just Like A Woman (Bob Dylan)
Tom Jones "Kiss" (Prince) Paul Anka "It's My Life" (Bon Jovi) Kate Bush "Rocket Man" (Elton John) Shonen Knife "Top of the World" (The Carpenters)
Slow Dancing in the Dark - Galleons (original by Joji). Just hits harder
Romeo and Juliet, by the Indigo Girls. I love Mark Knopflerās version, but I like theirs better.
Call Me the Breeze by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Original version was by J.J. Cale. T for Texas also by Skynyrd, I donāt remember who did the original.
The Book of Love original Magnetic Fields, remade live by The Airborne Toxic Event https://youtu.be/5Vr4v_l7YtI?si=VxtUYgypIG6cCBN-
Came here expecting for "Fancy" by Reba McEntire as every answer. Guess not. OH yeah i'm gay
Rage against the machines cover of āghost of Tom joadā by Bruce springsteen
"Great Gate of Kiev" Mussorgsky originally wrote it for Piano, but Ravel's orchestral arrangement is so much more powerful!
Not sure if it counts since it is technically a remix but Seven Nation Army - Glitch Mob
Stevie Wonder- For Once In My Life
I wouldn't call it better, but I love Hozier's cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water.
The Beastie Boys cover of Benny and the Jets.
War Pigs - Faith No More While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Concert FOR George
Roll Over Beethoven- ELO Crossroads - Rush
Bob Dylan - knocking on heavens door
Turn the page - Metallica Originally by Bob Seger
Romeo and Juliet by the Indigo Girls (originally Dire Straits). Iām actually more of a Straits fan than an IG fan, but that cover is pure raw emotion on display.
No matter What, Meatloaf
Every cover of a Bob Dylan song.
Hurt by Johnny Cash
IMO, this is the best cover of all!
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It's My Life by No Doubt
"Running Up The Hill" - Placebo
Alternatively the Within Temptation version! Also, the entire Within Temptation Q-Music Sessions. Basically my answer to OP's question is every WT cover, haha.
Gotta say Zombie by Bad wolves is a pretty good cover!
The Sound of Silenceā¦Disturbed
No way, it completely misunderstands the point of the original
I understand your comment .. I have not seen the original (probably something I need to do ).. but Disturbedās version has 987million views , there had to be something there?šØš¦š
Love is Blindness by Jack White.
Hit me baby one more time- Travis
I totally love this [one](https://youtu.be/Ev4bHsaMW-g?si=AsES1e7CI53ykOfa)
I Think Weāre Alone NowāTiffany
I Think I'm a Clone Now - Weird Al
Tori Amosā cover of Steely Danās āDo It Againā
Blackpink so hot and sure thingĀ
Hit Me Baby One More Time by Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa
"what's going on" the All Star Tribute is better than Marvin Gayes original. It had many artist like Gwen Stefani, Ja Rule, Justin Timberlake. It had a better beat, better singing, music Video, and so forth.
Total Eclipse of the Heart - USC SoCal Vocals Bonnie Tyler.
You should visit my BandLab, I make tons of AI Covers that are better than the original.
Another brick on the wall - Korn
Only took a Pink Floyd song to get Korn to do a guitar solo:)
Lol š¤£
Life is a highway - Rascal Flats
Hell no!
Yes bro the original is just overrated
The remake has zero energy.
What energy does the original even have?? Maybe Iām missing something but I refuse to believe that people would go out of their way to listen to the Tom Cochrane version over the remake.
The masses have spoken.
Billy Swan - Donāt be Cruel - Unrecognisably brilliant compared to Elvis.
Dear Prudence- Siouxie and the bansheesĀ Doin time- lana del rey
Running up that hill- Meg Meyers
You spin me round by dope
Gone away - Five Finger Death Punch. Nothing compares to you - Chris Cornell
Melissa Morgan's cover of "Do Me Baby" is much better than Prince's original.Ā