Covers that are better

[blown motor]

Since we all have some extra time I thought I would start a thread about cover songs that are better than the originals. List who did the original and post a video link to the cover version.
First up, the Beatles song While My Guitar Gently Weeps.  Canadian, blind guitarist Jeff Healy, RIP, does a much richer version in my opinion. Crank it up, this is good.

[71vert340]

 Sorry, cant' see the video since it originates in Canada. This is what pops up when I try to play the video:
 
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Terry

[Brads70]

I can think of a few!

[1 Wild R/T]

I can think of a few!

Of all presented so far the only one I agree with is Johnny Cash..

[JH27N0B]

It is hard to do better than Robin Trower on his song Daydream, but I think Chantel McGregor pulled it off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWkqTdhGYEo

[blown motor]

Sorry, cant' see the video since it originates in Canada. This is what pops up when I try to play the video:
 
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Terry

Interesting. @71vert340 See f this one will play.

[captcolour]

Black Betty was written and performed by Lead Belly Ledbetter in 1933.  It was made famous by Ram Jam in the 70's.  Best version is by Larkin Poe:

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

[kawahonda]

Road House!

[Mr Lee]

I don't know how to put a link in here to YouTube but...
The Bangles.  Hazy Shade of Winter


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[Mr Lee]

Jimi Hendrix. All Along The Watchtower
The Black Crowes. Hard to Handle
Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks

Many more...


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[Mr Lee]

I like the Metallica version of Bob Segers Turn the Page. Both are good.


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[Marty]

 Led Zeppelin. "Stairway to Heaven" by Heart.

 

[Mr Lee]

Yeah that was pretty damn good.  And thankfully they did an awesome job seeing as how they were performing it for the members of Led Zeppelin themselves.  No pressure.  But they seemed to like it.  Very cool.


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[71vert340]

Sorry, cant' see the video since it originates in Canada. This is what pops up when I try to play the video:
 
Video unavailable
This video contains content from SME, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.

Terry

Interesting. @71vert340 See f this one will play.

Now that one works. Not bad. Thanks.
Terry

[Bullitt-]

Good topic.... Just had to post this one   
Sugarland, Matt Nathanson, & Little Big Town cover R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World.