These are the top 5 cover songs of all time based on a survey of one. In no particular order...
1. "Hurt" by Johnny Cash (Nine Inch Nails) - Cash did such a number on this Nine Inch Nails original it introduced a whole new generation to his music. He expressed such emotion with his voice and truly heartfelt musical remorse that the cords echo long after the song is done. This song epitomises the deep emotions he must have faced at the end of his life. Cash owns this song and uses it to call forth the demons that haunt him.
2. "Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm (Michael Jackson) - Seriously would you know these guys if it weren't for this song. AAF takes a great R&B classic and rock it out. To top it off they filmed a great video to go with this song making light of Jacksons unique persona, check it out at You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDeFYDk8atg
3. "Live and Let Die" by Guns and Roses (Wings) - McCartney did good by this 007 theme song, but Axel Rose and Slash rocked the shit out of it.
4. "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix (Bob Dylan) - Hendrix made this song what it is. You didn't even know Bob Dylan sang this song, did you? The only reason Dylans version is important is because without it Jimi couldn't have come up with such a masterpiece.
5. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston (Dolly Parton) - No I am not gay. And, don't pretend that you don't try belting this out a capela style when it comes on the radio while picturing Kevin Costner cutting a scarf in half in your basement. PS - it was Costners idea for Houston to sing the opening a capela.
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