It's easy to earn success recording someone else's song. However, in many cases, cover versions are better than the originals ... covers that we prefer to the original recordings.
The original music and lyrics were written by the folk singer in 1966. Denver’s version of the song was more folk-inspired than Sinatra’s bluesy version. There is also a distinct version in ...
Taking on a cover of a classic song is never easy. More times than not, the result is less than desirable to the ears. Here is our ranking of 25 notable cover songs that did not deliver.
recreating a song note for note can feel like a pale imitation. The four artists on this list got it right. Listen to these country covers–that are arguably better than the original–below.