what cover versions are better than the original


For example, Mott the Hoople's version of Sweet Jane is the equal if not better than the Velvets. Also, as long as I'm on the Velvets, a one album band called Detroit, fronted by Mitch Ryder, did a version of Rock and Roll that destroys the Velvets original.What are some other examples....this post is not for rock only....
tubino

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Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels a one album band? Geez, Mitch must have 20 albums out since 1966! Maybe just us old fogies are familiar...

Speaking of "Sweet Jane", I love Cowboy Junkies version and Patti Smith's of Prince's "When Doves Cry". Not dis'n Prince either!

Gordy