Covers

Sometimes covers are better than the originals.
Here are a few examples:

I do love Beyonce but I really hope that these guys make it big one day.



Only fitting to now include a cover of Beyonce's husband. This song was originally done by Jay-Z and now has been remixed using banjo. You gotta love that. I'm a sucker for a banjo.



This song was originally done by Depeche Mode and is great. However, I find myself listening to the Johnny Cash version time and time again.
Of course, I find myself listening to Johnny Cash A LOT and he will get his own entry at some point.



Janis Joplin (my personal hero and worthy of her own post one day) covered this song originally done by Kris Kristofferson. Her version is much better and you'd be hard pressed to find anyone that can emulate her voice.



This song was originally performed by Otis Redding (who is awesome) but then Aretha, the first lady of soul, took it to a whole different level.



Then of course we can get into samples, mix-ups, mashes, remixes, etc. but that's another entry for another day.