Favorite cover?


As a (minor) film buff, I almost invariably prefer originals. But when it comes to audio, I  have found more than a few covers that I prefer to the originals. So, to kick things off, and with all due respect to Boz Scaggs, I absolutely LOVE this live Incognito version of Lowdown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH%E2%80%A6

What's on the top of your lists?
whipsaw
Cassandra Wilson, Van Morrison's Tubelo Honey

studio version from her amazing 'Blue Light til Dawn' album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJuKHy64inE

music video version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0LYQEAs4k

terrific musicians, and recording on that album.

Also, her version of 'Strange Fruit'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKJ3MU6tx6Y

Billie Holiday original

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Web007rzSOI


@elliotbnewcombjr  Which one do you prefer: The Live or Studio version? (Tupelo Honey)
+1 for elliotbnewcombjr's pick of "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Jennifer Warnes.

I don't think Jennifer or that album got enough credit for reviving interest in Leonard Cohen's music. While there are a lot of great Leonard Cohen covers out there, my two favorites are Lloyd Cole's versions of "Chelsea Hotel" (from the "I'm Your Fan" tribute CD) and "Famous Blue Raincoat" (from the "Rare On Air - Volume 2" CD).
Rickie Lee Jones’ cover of Hendrix’ Up from the Skies on her album, Pop Pop.