Songs that have stood the test of time.

Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group. It's been covered at least 65 times; but nothing comes close to the original. THE definitive rock song!

Hallelujah has got to get a mention, I agree. Jeff Buckley's version on SACD gives me chills.

I didn't see any votes for Hey Joe. I have 13 versions of that, Black Cat Bone being my Fav, but Hendrix' is the classic.

 I also have 15 versions of Morning Dew; but that's just me.

I'd also have to say that Janis Joplin singing Piece of My Heart never gets old; but probably the number one long lived hit is Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow never gets old, and always compels me to listen. 

dbtom2, Speaking of Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell, I gotta put in "Wichita Lineman" as one of the all time greats.

The best cover of "All Along The Watchtower" is Dave Mason's. What  voice!

"Imagine", by John Lennon. Classic and profound.

"Lives In The Balance", Jackson Browne's best and just as relevant today.

"And It Stoned Me" by Van Morrison

"Have A Little Faith in Me" by John Hiatt, America's best songwriter.


Of course, this is all a matter of opinion. A great son is one that reaches a listener and moves them on some level. The classic ones do that forever.

Just happen to spin a song "Tea for Two" covered by Della Reese -- super great!
I hope that Jmc... won't relate this song to "Happy Birthday" like he did to "Hava Nagila" LOL!