Iconic songs that shouldn`t be covered by anyone else

[237SJ]

I`m listening to local radio at the mo. That iconic song Boys of Summer by Don Henley is playing but it`s not Don Henley it`s by some girlie. Why do people think they can do better than the original? There are some songs that should just be left alone (It`s My Life by Talk Talk is another one that comes to mind - it`s been tried but not sucessfully)

[sunny-dave]

An obscure Canadian hit that became iconic when Neil got hold of it ...

< how many guitarists does one song need >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK7JbQOuUBo

[sp1814]

Ludwig hit the nail on the head. Everyone does Dylan songs better than Dylan. Strange but true.

[Answerprancer]

Ooh I dunno:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4uzMH92V8Q

[Answerprancer]

Hi Katie :-) I just LOVE covers of 'potentially' pompous songs re-presented in 'potentially' non-pompous ways. Sometimes they take on a whole new meaning, even if by accident. Have you heard anything by Hayseed Dixie ?

[Scarlett456]

You are absolutely right about It's My Life. No Doubt's version was just horrible, horrible horrible.

I also hate what Mark Ronson did to Just by Radiohead. It shouldn't be allowed!