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Be honest: Do you like these covers better than the original song?
Is new really better?
Everett Collection
Plenty a good song has been popularized by a cover, but how often do you prefer another artist's rendition of a classic tune? We're asking some tough questions in this poll! We'll give you a popular song, as well as a well-loved cover, and you tell us which version is better!
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"Hound Dog" was originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton in 1952, but was later covered by Elvis Presley in 1956.
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The Beatles originally recorded the song "Let It Be," as the title track off their album of the same name. It was later recorded by country singer John Denver.
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The song Pinball Wizard was released by English band The Who in 1969. It was later covered by Elton John for the 1975 musical film, Tommy.
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The 1968 Dusty Springfield song "Son of a Preacher Man" was later covered by singer Aretha Franklin.
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Originally recorded in 1973 by Dolly Parton, the song "I Will Always Love You" was later covered by Whitney Houston for the 1992 film, The Bodyguard.
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Leonard Cohen originally recorded "Hallelujah," which was released in 1984. In 1994, Jeff Buckley released a cover of the song.
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After being recorded by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin released a rearranged version of the song "Respect" in 1967.
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Bob Dylan originally recorded the song "All Along the Watchtower" for his album John Wesley Harding. The song was later covered by the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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Originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964, the song "Tainted Love" was famously covered by eighties band Soft Cell.
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David Bowie released the song "The Man Who Sold the World" in the early 1970s. The song was later covered by popular grunge band, Nirvana.
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Originally released in 1934 in the movie ''Dames'', The Flamingoes covered the song "I Only Have Eyes For You" in 1959.
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Be honest: Do you like these covers better than the original song?
Your Result...
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Elvis - The Stare
$19.95
Sun Record Co. - Logo
$19.95
Jimi Hendrix - Woodstock
$19.95
Elvis - Long Live the King
$19.95
Yes - Yessongs
$21.95
Elvis - Mugshot
$19.95
Yes - Logo
$21.95
Village People - Monochrome
$19.95
The Rolling Stones - Circles
$19.95
Syd Barrett - Four Screens
$19.95
Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet
$19.95
Janis Joplin - B&W Glasses
$19.95
Judas Priest - British Steel
$19.95
Pink Floyd - Bucket Letters
$19.95
Tom Petty - Heart Logo
$19.95
Tom Petty - Heart and Banner
$19.95
Pink Floyd - Japanese Poster
$19.95
Village People - Monochrome
$19.95
The Rolling Stones - Circles
$19.95
Syd Barrett - Four Screens
$19.95
Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet
$19.95
