If saying someone covering Springsteen felt strange, claiming a cover of a Prince song is better than the original may feel downright heretical, but when looked at specifically as a rock song ...

49. Daughter, “Get Lucky” (Daft Punk) Of the many treatments given Daft Punk’s ubiquitous 2013 single, this cover by U.K. alt poppers Daughter, may be the sexiest.

When the French cover band Nouvelle Vague provided the song with a new jazzy arrangement, the images became more evocative of a dreamlike scene from a 20’s era gangster vignette. 8.

Do you want to hear more? We have eight more to come in our list of covers of popular songs that are better than the originals! 8. I WantCandy – Bow Wow Wow. This is an example of a band known ...

In other instances, an imaginatively done cover song can simultaneously provide an unexpected hit for an established act — and shine a welcome new light on the artist who originally did it.

Best cover song, by far, is Marie Osmond’s version of “Paper Roses” in 1973. The original was released by Anita Bryant in 1960. Marie’s voice at the age of 13 was incredible!

The case is no different when it comes to heavy metal. Here are 20 of our favorite cover songs, done by heavy metal bands. 20.Disturbed “Land of Confusion” by Genesis ...

14 famous songs you didn't know are covers. A man originally recorded 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' By. Maureen Lee Lenker. Maureen Lee Lenker.

The D.C. post-hardcore band Burning Airlines featured J. Robbins and Bill Barbot of beloved ’90s band Jawbox. Naturally, their aggressive cover of Echo & The Bunnymen’s post-punk classic stays ...

C hristmas music is officially in full swing. Whether you enjoy the classic tunes by Frank Sinatra, or you love to belt out modern songs like Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas," there is a ...