The Best Music Covers of All Time

Some of these songs have been re-engineered and remixed far beyond their original form, but the artists that covered them made them their own. These next five songs show musical proficiency on behalf of the cover artist, making them stand out and be admired more than their original counterparts.

5. It's My Life

No Doubt (2003)

Talk Talk wrote this pop hit in the early 80s, but when No Doubt covered this song to promote their greatest hits album, they elevated its potential as a rock song. The bassline doesn't change simply because it's the heart of the song.

4. Hallelujah

Jeff Buckley (1994)

This song didn't become popular until the singer-songwriter that covered Leonard Cohen's 80s song tragically died. This a song that is almost guaranteed to make you cry at the end. It's almost as if it has Buckley's dying breath.

3. Hurt

Johnny Cash (2002)

Originally written by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, The legendary "Man in Black" broke down the song to it's most intimate form. Away goes the industrial effects, in come the soul.

2. Knocking on Heaven's Door

Guns N' Roses (1991)

Most people born in the 90s didn't realize that the song was an actual folk song written by Bob Dylan. Many artists have attempted to make those three chords their own, but only Guns N' Roses made it truly theirs with the flaming and passionate solos.

1. Feeling Good

Muse (2001)

Originally a jazz song written for a musical in the 60s. Muse doesn't even need a guitar to bring out the rocking sound of this song. A distorted bass, drums, piano, and megaphone are enough to elevate Muse's cult hit as the best cover song in the world.