Cover Songs That Actually Don't Suck

 I hate movie sequels.  I loathe remakes.  

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— - Nick - (@NickRaccoon) March 11, 2013

And for the most part, I really, really don’t like song covers.  I’m that obnoxious friend who says “this is actually a cover” when everyone else is loving the new song on the radio.  If the song was great to being with, it doesn’t need help from new voices.  That being said, I’m not too much of a music snob to recognize when the cover is actually good and, in some cases, even better than the original.  

http://www.buzzfeed.com/bradesposito/leonardo-dicaprio-dances-like-your-dad

Put on a band tee, try not to have a snarky, “but the original is better” comment, and enjoy some covers that actually don’t suck.

Honorable mention goes to Ed Sheeran. If his cover of "Drunk In Love" was on Spotify, you best believe it would have made the list. 

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(We included the video for your viewing pleasure, though. You know we always take care of you!!)

The best part about a good cover is when the artist knows they are truly covering a legend. They view it as an honor. Who am I to deny listening to musicians covering songs from those they idolize? It's fangirling at its finest.


"Who I am as a guitarist is defined by my failure to become Jimi Hendrix."-John Mayer

xx, T.