My Top 10s - Cover Versions

I thought I’d just give you a rundown of 10 of my favourite cover versions. This isn’t a definitive compilation, just some of my favourites.

There are far too many that I could have added to this list,

10 Wonderwall by Mike Flowers Pops (1995) – original by Oasis (1995)

I can’t stand Oasis but I love this quirky version of their massive hit.

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9 How Sweet It Is by James Taylor (1975) – original by Marvin Gaye (1964)
I love that James totally changed the song and did it his own way.

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8 The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley (1970) – original by Ray Petersen (1959)

Elvis turned a very bland song into an epic and it’s all the better for it.

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7 Can’t Get Used To Losing You by The Beat (1983) – original by Andy Williams (1963)
I love the way The Beat turned an already great song into a more modern ska-infused version

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6 The Day Before You Came by Blancmange (1984) – original by Abba (1982)
I absolutely hate Abba. However there are a couple of songs of theirs that I don’t mind. This is one, but I love Blancmange’s version. And the vocal!

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5 I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds (1970) – original by Smiley Lewis (1955)
From 50s R&B to 70’s pop – just brilliant.

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4 Midnight Rider by Paul Davison (1975) – original by Allman Brothers Band (1971) I love Paul’s reggae version of a Southern Rock classic

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3 Tainted Love by Soft Cell (1981) – original by Gloria Jones (1965)
I’m not a Northern Soul lover and Tainted Love is a good example of why. Soft Cell’s 80s take on it improved it no end.

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2 Misty by Ray Stevens (1975) – original by Errol Garner (1950)
From Jazz to Country! And Ray Stevens’ upbeat version always brings a smile to my face.

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1 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross (1970)  – original by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (1967)
A perfect example of how you can change an already great song into something of epic proportions.
Diana Ross’ version is a masterpiece!

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I'd love to know what you're favourite cover versions are - why not let me know?

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