ITT: Original songs that are exponentially better than their covers

>>71961700
I'm pretty sure david bowie's version isnt a cover because he has the sole writing credit

Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground >> RHCP's Higher Ground

>>71961721
I consider it a cover because it has a completely different sonic quality to it, two clearly different styles of music and vocalists. And Iggy's version came first

>>71961721
Not true at all, they both share a writing credit. David recorded this song because Iggy had no money and David knew the royalties from it would keep Iggy afloat for the rest of his life

It's My Life

>>71961727
AKA the fucking sky is blue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxbOe7p8C0

also inb4 Hurt

we get it, you're edgy

>>71961700
Johnny Cash's Hurt >>>> Nine Inch Nail's Hurt

Hot take

Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower > Jimi Hendrix's

Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World >>> all other versions

>>71964019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLoytewvn0g

this is objectively the best version

I say this as a huge bowie fan

Most covers suck ass. Try your luck finding better covers then originals.

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>>71964673
>what is any jazz recording ever
and i can't be bothered to find the meme reaction image i have in mind so have this suggestive picture of serge gainsbourg and his daughter

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>>71961700
HELLO DARKNESS MAH ALD FRIND

>>71961700
Peggy Lee's Why don't you do right >>> Jessica Rabbit's why don't you do right