Many music fans shy away from song remakes and cover songs, even by the most distinguished of artists. Sometimes, though, it pays to listen…

In some ways, cover songs are considered somehow less in the shadow of a good original and there are very few that have managed to rival their originals. These are five cover versions of great original songs which have equaled or surpassed their originals either in quality and popularity.

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