Covers that are better than the original

[Gandalf]

I do respect the originals too, but the beauty of Walker is what takes it to a new league and it does. It's that sublime baritone and it really adds so much to Brel. He wouldn't be known as well were it not for the patronage of Scott.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

I say YES! Less crappy guitar solos.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

you all the original so no need to post it.

[Nameless]

Redemption Song (originally Bob Marley) by Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer

[Nameless]

Alone and Forsaken (Originally Hank Williams) By Mike Ness & Social Distortion.

[Andre]

[El Kabong]

I totally forgot this one The Beach Boys 'Sloop John B', originally done by The Kingston Trio.

[Master]

Any of the UB40 tracks.

[Fenster]

I don't think some of these covers are better than the original. Johnny Cash's version of Hurt is not better than the NIN, it's great because he made the song his own.

Like Nirvana's unplugged take of Leadbelly's - My Girl. Kurt Cobain made that song his own with a great performance. Mark Lanigan used to do an even better version.

Always liked Oasis doing - I am the Walrus

Good thread.

[CFH]

I don't think some of these covers are better than the original. Johnny Cash's version of Hurt is not better than the NIN, it's great because he made the song his own.

Like Nirvana's unplugged take of Leadbelly's - My Girl. Kurt Cobain made that song his own with a great performance. Mark Lanigan used to do an even better version.

Always liked Oasis doing - I am the Walrus

Good thread.

Mark Lanegan is fucking awesome. However, Cobains version blows his right out of the water. Interesting fact though, Cobain and Kris Novaselic (Nirvana's bass player), played guitar and bass on Lanegan's album version of 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night?'

[generalbulldog]

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Jim Carey did a good 'I am the Warlus' too.