what cover versions are better than the original


For example, Mott the Hoople's version of Sweet Jane is the equal if not better than the Velvets. Also, as long as I'm on the Velvets, a one album band called Detroit, fronted by Mitch Ryder, did a version of Rock and Roll that destroys the Velvets original.What are some other examples....this post is not for rock only....
tubino
Viridian... I thought you were full of sh*t until I ventured to check out that last 1% of doubt... holy smokes. To respond to that, I can only offer one greater force:
ANTON MAIDEN (Allmusic review)
Frijid Pink cover of "House of the Rising Sun"
Yes cover of "America"
Sisters Of Mercy cover of "Knocking On Heavens Door"