With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker

I always get the impression that if Lennon & McCartney thought one of their songs was not up to their very high standards they'd give it to Ringo to sing, which was the case with this song. Joe Cocker proved there was a lot more potential in this song than John and Paul originally thought.

Xcellent review

You're The Voice- Heart

Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525

Covered by Pete Stark (shocking!)

American Pie - Don McLean

Dreadful cover by Madonna

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley

I marginally prefer the original version by Carl Perkins, but both are cracking tracks.

Can't Buy Me Love - Peter Sellers

Dancing In The Street - Matha & The Vandellas

Not keen on the Bowie & Jagger remake

Everlasting Love - The Love Affair

Originally a hit for Robert Knight, I much prefer The Love Affair's version

Falling - Wedding Present's ace rendition of the Twin Peaks theme

Goin' Back - Dusty Springfield

First recorded by Goldie (of Goldie & The Gingerbreads)

Hole In My Shoe - Neil

The perfect song for the hippy played by Nigel Planer in "The Young Ones" to sing. Like it a lot. Like Traffic's original version too.

I Feel The Earth Move - ( Carole King )

A crime against music was committed by Big Fun when they recorded this

Jumpin' Jack Flash - Johnny Winter

A mate of mine thinks this cover is better than the Stones version. I don't agree with him, but it's still a great cover.

Kiss- Art Of Noise/ Tom Jones

Hateful version of the Prince classic by the sweaty Welsh Grandad.

Leaving On A Jet Plane - Peter Paul and Mary

Written by John Denver and originally recorded by the Chad Mitchell Trio.

Mustang Sally - originally by Sir Mack Rice, numerous covers including Wilson Pickett , The Commitments and me doing karoke!

Norwegian Wood - Jan and Dean

If in doubt on this thread go for the Beatles

Oh Boy - Mud

Mud's version topped the singles charts, which is more than the original by Buddy Holly and the Crickets ever did, but despite its success I don't think it's a very good cover.

Please Mr Postman - The Marvellettes

Prefer the original this time over The Beatles cover

Que Sera Sera - Dave Cash

A Yiddish version of the Doris Day classic

Run -Leona Lewis

Truly appalling fake soulful version of the Snow Patrol epic.

Shout - Lulu

Good cover, but I prefer the Isley Brothers version.

The Air That I Breathe - The Hollies

written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, and initially recorded on Hammonds' 1972 album "It Never Rains In Southern California"

Unchained Melody - Roy Orbison

Venus - Shocking Blue

Covered by Bananarama, One of my favourite Bananarama tracks but prefer the original.