Los mejores covers de la historia

La lista de los 50 mejores covers de la historia fue publicada por The Telegraph en 2004 en la que, tras consulta a un grupo de personalidades relacionadas con el mundo de la música, una vez tabulados los resultados, el resultado fue la siguiente lista donde, en lo más alto de la misma, nos encontramos la versión del All Along The Watchtower, originaria de Dylan, llevada a cabo por Jimi Hendrix Experience:

The 50 Best Cover Versions Ever Recorded

1. All Along The Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix Experience, 1968 Orig. Bob Dylan, 1967
2. You Were Always On My Mind – Pet Shop Boys, 1987 Orig. Elvis Presley, 1972 (After Brenda Lee, 1971)
3. My Way – Sid Vicious, 1979 Orig. Frank Sinatra, 1969 (After Paul Anka, 1969)
4. Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley, 1993 Orig. Leonard Cohen, 1984
5. Respect – Aretha Franklin, 1967 Orig. Otis Redding, 1965
6. Tainted Love – Soft Cell, 1981 Orig. Gloria Jones, 1974
7. Mr Tambourine Man – The Byrds, 1965 Orig. Bob Dylan, 1964
8. Twist And Shout – The Beatles, 1963 Orig. The Isley Brothers, 1960
9. Comfortably Numb – Scissor Sisters, 2004 Orig. Pink Floyd, 1979
10. Mr Bojangles – Nina Simone, 1971 Orig. Jerry Jeff Walker, 1967
11. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Roberta Flack, 1971 Orig. Shirelles, 1960
12. One – Johnny Cash, 2002 Orig. U2, 1991
13. My Favourite Things – John Coltrane, 1960 Orig. Rodgers And Hammerstein (The Sound Of Music), 1959
14. Rocket Man – Kate Bush, 1991 Orig. Elton John, 1970
15. Wild Horses – The Flying Burrito Bros, 1971 Orig. The Rolling Stones, 1970
16. Billie Jean – Shinehead, 1984 Orig. Michael Jackson, 1982
17. Mad World – Gary Jules, 2003 Orig. Tears For Fears, 1982
18. Just Can’t Get Enough – Nouvelle Vague, 2004 Orig: Depeche Mode, 1981
19. Sweet Jane – Cowboy Junkies, 1988 Orig. Velvet Underground, 1970
20. Police And Thieves – The Clash, 1977 Orig. Junior Murvin, 1976
21. Only Love Can Break Your Heart – St Etienne, 1990 Orig. Neil Young, 1970
22. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – Devo, 1978 Rolling Stones, 1965
23. Caravan Of Love – Housemartins, 1986 Orig. Isley Jasper Isley, 1985
24. Why Can’t We Live Together – Sade, 1985 Orig. Timmy Thomas, 1972
25. Wonderwall – Ryan Adams, 2004 Orig. Oasis, 1995
26. I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself – The White Stripes, 2003 Orig. Dusty Springfield, 1964
27. Summertime Blues – The Who, 1968 Orig. Eddie Cochran, 1958
28. Jealous Guy – Roxy Music, 1981 Orig. John Lennon, 1971
29. Black Steel – Tricky, 1995 Orig. Public Enemy, 1988
30. I’m A Believer – Robert Wyatt, 1974 Orig. The Monkees, 1966 (Written By Neil Diamond)
31. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word – Mary J Blige, 2004 Orig. Elton John, 1976
32. Chimes Of Freedom – Youssou N’dour, 1994 Orig. Bob Dylan, 1964
33. Money (That’s What I Want) – The Flying Lizards, 1980 Orig. The Beatles, 1963 (After Barrett Strong, 1959)
34. Fell In Love With A Boy – Joss Stone, 2003 Orig. The White Stripes, 2001
35. Gloria – Patti Smith, 1975 Orig. Them, 1965
36. Dear Prudence – Siouxsie & The Banshees, 1983 Orig. The Beatles, 1968
37. Heartbreak Hotel – John Cale, 1975 Orig. Elvis Presley, 1956
38. Wichita Lineman – Dennis Brown, 1970 Orig. Glen Campbell, 1968
39. Ms Jackson – The Vines, 2002 Orig. Outkast, 2000
40. I Fought The Law – The Clash, 1979 Orig. The Crickets, 1959
41. Hazy Shade Of Winter – The Bangles, 1987 Orig. Simon & Garfunkel, 1966
42. David Bowie – It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City, 1975 Orig. Bruce Springsteen, 1973
43. Jolene – One Dove, 1993 Orig. Dolly Parton, 1974
44. Oops I Did It Again – Richard Thompson, 2003 Orig. Britney Spears, 2000
45. Rock El Casbah – Rachid Taha, 2004 Orig. The Clash, 1982
46. The Robots – Señor Coconut & His Orchestra, 2000 Orig. Kraftwerk, 1978
47. Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) – The Wedding Present, 1990 Orig. Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel, 1975
48. Step On – Happy Mondays, 1991 Orig. John Kongos, 1971
49. Going Back To My Roots – Richie Havens, 1980 Orig. Lamont Dozier, 1977
50. Don’t Leave Me This Way – The Communards, 1986 Orig. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, 1975