Cover songs—modern music is practically built off of them. Artists interpreting other artists’ work has been around since the dawn of compositions, and they’ve been particularly popular here in the ...

14: “Killing Me Softly with His Song” Original: Lori Lieberman (1972), Cover ... “Proud Mary” remains an outstanding example of making a cover your own. #7: “All Along the Watchtower” Original: Bob ...

There is no platonic definition of a good cover version of a well-loved song. A good cover can be an enthusiastic celebration of the original, a rendition that highlights the very things that stir ...

Even great musicians with the best intentions can serve up a bad cover of a cherished song. In some cases they might try too hard to be faithful to the original, leading to an interpretation that’s ...