The best cover song in the world....ever

[charlieTully]

this is the best cover version EVER. Will never be equaled.

The genius that was Kurt Cobaine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcXYz0gtJeM

[charlieTully]

The Puppini Sisters - Crazy in Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-Pz3BQOrI

ARMY DREAMERS - Marianum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031-w5Z6_v4

Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR7dG_m3MsI

Twilight Guardians - La Isla Bonita

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qToq_VQ8cN0

7 Seconds - 99 Red Balloons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z3eAEtYkeQ

Chris Cornell - Billie Jean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0uWF-37DAM

Snuff - I Think We're Alone Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw_U6UfKVeM

Madness - Swan Lake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-utkYnIV1_k

The Darkness - Street Spirit (Fade Out)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97IcMvkyw-Y

Hurricane Highway - YOUR MAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgvppD2ars8

Forward To Death - NoMeansNo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSezVb2tQug

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Havana Affair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd3zNZMnBfc

Oasis - Cum On Feel The Noise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnxtFtaL46w

Robbie Williams - Ant Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlLiUh-uVgI

A Little Respect - Wheatus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV_jbchxNeU

Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE

The White Stripes Cannon John The Revelator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE

some class ones in there lad.

[moysider]

this is the best cover version EVER. Will never be equaled.

The genius that was Kurt Cobaine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcXYz0gtJeM

Like Leadbelly's version of that a lot.

Here's one where the cover is way better than original. Mr Tambourine Man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyOzGPbn2tg

Janis - Bobby McGee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7hk-hI0JKw

Ole Man River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7hk-hI0JKw

Nice version of Kevin Barry by the same singer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSjO9rIwn5M

and Joe Hill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Kxq9uFDes
bears consideration alongside Joan Baez and Luke.

[armaghniac]

Somethin' Else by Eddie Cochran
Sid Vicious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvd4PM8cBSA

[The Blegard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJaeNS1N05w

Janes Addiction first Album Sympathy for the Devil and also


Rock and Roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0EBEYq0x7o

originally by Velvet Underground Brilliant Dave Navarro all the way through this version

And of Course Maggies Farm Rage against the Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmceSj07_fs

[ziggy90]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-cqi4ayHTg

My favourite, The Ramones; Baby I Love You.

[Denn Forever]

Jack L - Can't get you out of my head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZdO8Kennrc

Jack L - Smells like Teen Spirit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oPjiVJ-JFI

[Billys Boots]

Satisfaction - Devo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEZCQWs60LI
Was disappointed when I heard the Stomes versionm

Here's a better one in my humble opinion - Cat Power's version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyx_LUIbrhM

[screenexile]

Some clinkers so far lads keep them coming!!!

Here's a few more:

Jose Gonzalez - Hand on Your Heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucOjx01zwrE

Oasis - I am the Walrus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld0a8cQMfH0

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Stairway to Heaven (Phenomenal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0

Andre Herman Dune - Smalltown Boy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7V89hM-EBE

Hozier - Whole Lotta Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBRM7kepZsw

Muse - Feeling Good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmwRQqJsegw

[blewuporstuffed]

the night they drove old dixie down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHPEvXkJNLo

[johnneycool]

love this as a thread, here's my attempt at a few contenders:


Gary Jules: Mad world  :Tears for fears
http://youtu.be/4N3N1MlvVc4

A lad on the X-factor did a fanstastic version of this;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwfNexdaIdU

He's got the mad look in his eyes, helps for effect.

[seafoid]

Them - Baby please don't go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wah7MqEHFg

[johnneycool]

Them - Baby please don't go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wah7MqEHFg

Bon Scott is your only only man for that song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=868Daj-ys40

[ziggy90]

the night they drove old dixie down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHPEvXkJNLo
[/quo.te]

Very good.

[Denn Forever]

Back in Black - Bon Scott

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsppkBQhnYQ

Back in Black - Brian Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5rGm3kdTuk

You decide.