Hard to pick just one, but some favorites of mine:
Burning Down the House, covered by Tom Jones & The Cardigans (originally by Talking Heads). I never thought I'd like a cover of Talking Heads, since I'm a huge fanboy, but I smile every time I hear this.
Smells Like Teen Spirit, covered by Paul Anka (originally by Nirvana). I would never have thought this could translate to a big band, and I usually find Paul Anka pretty bland,but it works shockingly well.
I Will, covered by Ben Taylor (originally by The Beatles). Nothing to say about this one but that I love it. :)
Hey Jude, covered by Wilson Pickett (originally by The Beatles). Wilson Pickett can do no wrong. His cover of Candy Girl was also fantastic.
Wild Horses, covered by The Sundays (originally by The Rolling Stones). It was a wonderful song, but the Sundays made it heart-rendingly beautiful.
As a bonus, some of the worst covers I can think of:
Eden, covered by Sarah Brightmen (originally by Hooverphonic). It just hurts my brain to hear what was a beautiful, moving trip-hop song turned into opera-lite.
American Pie, covered by Madonna (originally by Don McLean). BLEEEARRRGH.
I could go on, butthinking of Madonna singing American Pie has driven all other thoughts out of my head. :(
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