What makes a great cover song? For me, it's when I don't even know the song I'm listening to is a cover song. When the covering artist takes the song, sometimes in a totally new direction and places their own creative stamp on it. Here are 5 great cover songs you may not know.
ORIGINAL - "Wake Up" (2004) by Arcade Fire
COVER - "Wake Up" (2010) by John Legend & The Roots
ORIGINAL - "Frontin' " (2003) by Pharrell feat. Jay-Z
COVER - "Frontin' " (2004) by Jamie Cullum
ORIGINAL - "Crazy" (2006) by Gnarls Barkley
COVER - "Crazy" (2008) by Ray LaMontagne
ORIGINAL - "No One's Gonna Love You" (2007) by Band of Horses
COVER - "No One's Gonna Love You" (2010) by Cee Lo
ORIGINAL - "Something About You" (1985) by Level 42
COVER - "Something About You" (2010) by Cary Brothers
Most songs available @ iTunes.
