What’s a cover of a song that’s better than the original?

Personally I think Nirvana’s version of The Man Who Sold the World is better than Bowie’s.

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BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

Oh, I don't know who originally sang "Whiskey in the Jar" but I think the Grateful Dead did the best version of it.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@BlueMetalChick Whiskey In The Jar is a traditional Irish song.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@basilfawlty89 I figured it was something exceptionally old.

Pfuzylogic · M

@BlueMetalChick
It was originally an Irish Ballad before Thin Lizzy did the original rock version.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@BlueMetalChick the lyrics also go a bit different depending on region, but the story is the same. My favourite version is the Thin Lizzy version.

@BlueMetalChick I loved Peter, Paul and Mary's 60s rendition of it.

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