Original songs that were made famous by other Artists.

[chicfarmer1]

"Long Black Veil," country song of 1959.
Greatest covers: The Band, Johnny Cash, and my recent favorite version, Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB1JZ...eature=related

[Boopie]

The Beatles of course did the cover to "Twist and Shout" but I think theirs is the definitive version.

Also, although none can deny Chuck Berry's talent, I think John Lennon sang the better "Rock and Roll Music." John had some inner demons to fight from time to time, and as I understand it was not a particularly happy person, but when I hear him sing that song, or watch the Beatles' video of the song (they are performing it) John conveys that he is happy and having a rollicking great time.

[tattooedfagin]

Nothing compares 2 U by Prince - covered by Sinead O' Connor

[Richardquattro]

Originally Posted by capote

Halleluja by Leonard Cohen, made famous - at least for some - by Jeff Buckley. I have even heard covers of the Buckley cover.

You beat me to it...... Leonard is one of my favourites saw him twice in Scotland two years ago ....Excellent.

[Richardquattro]

Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

Nothing compares 2 U by Prince - covered by Sinead O' Connor

But she nailed. She brings a tear to eye listening to her version.

[capote]

Originally Posted by Richardquattro

You beat me to it...... Leonard is one of my favourites saw him twice in Scotland two years ago ....Excellent.

Saw him live as well, unbelievable to pull through a three hour concert at his age, great show, great poet, great man

[NYC6]

How about some Classical Covers.
Fanfare for the Common Man & Hoedown. Composed by Aron Copland covered by Emerson, Lake, Palmer

Pictures at an Exhibition. Composed by Mussorgsky covered by ELP.