Favorite Tribute Albums?

How often does a cover truly equal an original performance, let alone surpass it?  Not that often, to my ears. Emmy Lou Harris is pretty consistently satisfying in this regard but I can’t think of anyone else, off-hand. 

@stuartk , Linda Ronstadt?

Cinnamon Girl, a recording supporting breast cancer education featured women artists covering Neil Young. My favorite track is a poignant one now–Jill Sobule, who just died, does a very cool version of "Down by the River" with John Doe of X. https://tidal.com/browse/track/6689048?u 

Bob Dylan "The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration"

Bought the vinyl when released. A good selection of artists performing live.

@immatthewj 

Linda Ronstadt?

 

Can’t argue with that!

And of course, L.R. and Emmylou have been long-time friends and recording/performing partners.  

It's often enjoyable to hear a different approach to a song without judging whether it surpasses another performance in some way.

I like "Not Fade Away (Remembering Buddy Holly)". Notably the Los Lobos version of "Midnight Shift", which is deliciously ominous and completely different from the original.