Play The Covers That Outshone Originals: Ultimate Quiz
The Covers That Outshone Originals: Ultimate Quiz
Take our fun quiz to identify iconic song covers that outshone the originals — test your music knowledge and see how many legendary reworks you can name!
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Did You Know?
Joe Cocker transformed the Beatles' 'With a Little Help from My Friends' into a soulful, raspy anthem forever linked to Joe Cocker's performance at Woodstock and his unique vocal phrasing.
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Q:Which version of Blinded by the Light became a hit?
A:Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Their 1976 rearrangement turned Bruce Springsteen's complex original into a radio-friendly prog-rock hit, reaching No.1 in the U.S. and popularizing the song globally.
Q:Who popularized Babyface's song I Love Rock 'n' Roll?
A:Joan Jett
Actually a 1975 Arrows song, Joan Jett's 1981 gritty rock cover became a Billboard Hot 100 No.1 and a defining anthem of female rock empowerment.
Did You Know?
Nirvana's live cover of David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold the World' introduced the song to a new generation and made Nirvana's quiet, haunting arrangement iconic in its own right.