Top 10 Cover Songs You Forgot Were Awesome

From rock anthems to pop hits, some cover versions deserve another spin! Join us as we revisit incredible reinterpretations that brought classic songs to new audiences. These talented artists didn't just copy the originals - they transformed them into something fresh and exciting while honoring the source material. Our countdown includes The Black Crowes' energetic take on "Hard to Handle," Bananarama's dance-pop version of "Venus," Devo's experimental "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," and more! Which cover version surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments!



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[MsMojo]

Do you think any of these covers are better than the original?

[BurrShotHamJenna]

Johnny Cash's rendition of Hurt (originally by Nine Inch Nails) and Disturbed's cover of The Sound of Silence (originally by Simon and Garfunkel) will both give you chills

[trinaq]

The Black Crowes placed a funky, unique spin on "Hard To Handle", making it fresh for the 90's, despite having been initially written and performed three decades previously.

[Cajalco]

It’s my Life by No Doubt/Talk Talk is my personal fav

[JasonC]

PHIL COLLINS GROOVY KIND OF LOVE and YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE, THE BANGLES HAZY SHADE OF WINTER, and UB40 CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU

[Ora-DR]

Best cover ever - "Always on my mind" by the Pet Shop Boys.
I rest my case.

[RapFanaticever]

Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You

[trinaq]

Thanks to my mum's impeccable 70's and 80's music taste, I was more familiar with Bananarama's cover of "Venus." I didn't hear the Shocking Blue version until "Queen's Gambit."

[g-burtfred]

Anyone else remember Gillette razor commercial featuring the song “Venus?” I legit thought they made that song just for that commercial lol.

[erinlizzie]

3:04 Sorry, but the original is better.

[kims.schinkel]

When I first heard the Ataris cover "The Boys of Summer", I narrowed my eyes and cocked my head to one side wondering why Don Henley sounded so different. Don't worry, my daughter explained it.

[plinkitee]

I unironically love Devo's version of "Satisfaction".

[kamsismith]

Nothing Compares 2 U, I Will Always Love You, Proud Mary, The Man Who Sold the World, War, Hallejuah, and Simply the Best

[badkitty]

Linda Ronstadt Blue Bayou (Roy Orbison originally).
Siouxsie and the Banshees didn't do a bad job with Billie Holiday's Strange Fruit. That whole album, Through The Looking Glass, is all covers. But Strange Fruit is my favorite Billie Holiday song, and when I heard Siouxsie's voice and the band's arrangement, it was pretty da*n good.

[batgurrl]

Siouxsie and the Banshees did an excellent job on Dear Prudence, love Talking heads Take me to The River, and Joan Jett did endless covers.
Great list

[deanwilson]

I’m so glad you had Kim Wilde in the list such an awesome cover and a perfect pop song

[VJAllison]

The Sound of Silence by Disturbed, Turn the Page by Metallica, Knockin on Heaven's Door by Guns N Roses, I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, and Live and Let Die by Guns N Roses are my favorite covers of all time.

[williamsummerson]

Chris Cornell's cover to Nothing Compares to U is my favorite version of the song.🙏

[Joe_Narbaiz]

Vanilla Fudge also did a cover of "You Keep Me Hanging On".

[batgurrl]

Rest In Peace Clem Burke of Blondie. Your talent will be missed.
❤ (Sorry it’s off topic)