Play The Covers That Outshone Originals: Ultimate Quiz

The Covers That Outshone Originals: Ultimate Quiz

Q: Which version of Blinded by the Light became a hit?

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?

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.

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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About This Quiz

This quiz is about iconic cover versions that surpassed their originals, featuring legendary artists like Whitney Houston, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Jeff Buckley, The Fugees, Soft Cell, and Aretha Franklin, whose reimagined hits of songs like "I Will Always Love You," "Hurt," "Hallelujah," "Respect," and "Tainted Love" became more famous than the originals.

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.

Practice Questions

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.