Just because a particular version of a song came first, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better than a cover.

We asked our readers what their favourite cover tracks are, and the response was overwhelming. 

Here’s what they said. 

Moses Serugo – All Whitney Houston covers!

Glen Crawford - Johnny Cash’s cover of Trent Reznor’s ‘Hurt’. It was one of the last songs Johnny recorded, and is awesome!

Vicki Hunt - Torn by Natalie Imbruglia. Apparently someone recorded it before she did, although I’ve only heard her version, which was a major hit for her. 

Bruce Winther - Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy.

Sheila Schmidt - Bette Midler’s version of Beast of Burden is better than the Rolling Stones.

Ken Jacob - Simply the Best by Tina Turner better than the original by Bonnie Tyler.

Harold Hanlon - Elton John doing Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

Judi Nicholls – U2 doing Unchained Melody. 

Michael Zoellner - Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann. Much better than Bruce Springsteen who originally did the song.

Jennifer Mitchell - Hallelujah by Lucy Thomas is absolutely beautiful.

Leanne Guthrie - We’ve gotta get out of this place, The Angels. Best version ever!!

Weeze Aitch - Horses by Darryl Braithwaite. Originally by Ricki Lee Jones. 

Noelene Braidwood - The Wonder Of You, by Elvis Presley. 

Michael Pemberton - All Along the Watchtower (Dylan) cover by the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Rick Graham – The Sound of Silence by Disturbed.

Steve Pullan – Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm. 

Deirdre Dee O’Hanlon McGregor - Dear Prudence Beatles song covered by Doug Parkinson, he does a great job, better than the Beatles.

Graham Anderson – Can’t think of one. The originals are the best. 

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