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What is the #1 covered song of all time?

by Rhyley Bryan

What is the #1 covered song of all time?

According to Guinness World Records, “Yesterday” has the most cover versions of any song ever written. The song remains popular today with more than 1,600 recorded cover versions. Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) asserts that it was performed over seven million times in the 20th century alone.

What cover songs are more popular than the original?

30 covers that are better than the originals

  • Johnny Cash, ‘Hurt’
  • Nirvana, ‘The Man Who Sold The World’
  • The Futureheads, ‘Hounds of Love’
  • White Stripes, ‘I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself’
  • The Beatles, ‘Twist and Shout’
  • The Fall, ‘Lost in Music’
  • The Who, ‘Young Man Blues’
  • Arctic Monkeys, ‘Love Machine’

What are the most covered songs of all time?

The 5 Most Covered Songs of All Time ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ by The Rolling Stones ‘ Cry Me A River ’ by Justin Timberlake Julie London ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon ‘Over The Rainbow’ by Judy Garland // ‘ What a Wonderful World ’ by Louis Armstrong

What are the most popular cover songs?

The most popular songs to cover are “Yesterday” and “Something” by The Beatles. They both have interesting vocal lines that are fairly easy to sing.

What are some great cover songs?

Harry Styles – Lizzo’s “Juice”

  • Sam Smith – Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love”
  • Ben Platt and Kelly Clarkson – Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love”
  • Lana Del Rey – Sublime’s “Doin’ Time”
  • Boyce Avenue ft.
  • Madilyn Bailey – Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved”
  • Halsey – Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker”
  • Weezer – Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”

    • What is the best cover song?

    The Best Cover Songs of 2018 May Be Better Than the Originals “Moon River” – Frank Ocean “Africa” – Weezer “No Tears Left to Cry” – Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson “Lucid Dreams” – Halsey “Thru Your Phone” – Morgan Saint “Call Out My Name” – Macy Kate and Sarah Baska “The Middle” – Boyce Avenue ft. Andie Case ” Dancing on My Own ” – Calum Scott