| POLL RESULTS |
| Week: |
582 |
| Date: |
8/14/2017 |
| Question: |
What was the best cover song that was covered first by others, before its writer recorded or released the song? |
| Your Vote |
Option |
Votes |
Percent |
| |
Mr Tambourine Man - Original by Bob Dylan (1965), cover by The Byrds was recorded before Dylan's release (1965)
 |
81 |
5.8% |
| |
I'm a Believer - Original by Neil Diamond (1967), cover by the Monkees was released first (1966)
|
79 |
5.6% |
| |
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Original by Carole King ('71), cover by Aretha Franklin released first ('67)
|
78 |
5.5% |
| |
Woodstock - Original by Joni Mitchell (1970), cover by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was released first (1970)
|
78 |
5.5% |
| |
Leaving on a Jet Plane - Original by John Denver (1969), cover by Peter, Paul and Mary was released first (1969)
|
77 |
5.5% |
| |
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) - Original by Bob Dylan (1970), cover by Manfred Mann was released first ('68)
|
76 |
5.4% |
| |
Because the Night - Original by Bruce Springsteen (1986), cover by Patti Smith was released first (1978)
|
75 |
5.3% |
| |
Come and Get It - Original by the Beatles (1996), cover by Badfinger was released first (1969)
|
74 |
5.3% |
| |
Take It Easy - Original by Jackson Browne (1973), cover by the Eagles was released first (1972)
|
74 |
5.3% |
| |
Different Drum - Original by Mike Nesmith (1972), cover by Linda Ronstadt was released first (1967)
|
73 |
5.2% |
| |
I Wanna Be Your Man - Original by the Beatles (1963), cover by the Rolling Stones was released first (1963)
|
73 |
5.2% |
| |
Will You Love Me Tomorrow? - Original by Carole King (1971), cover by The Shirelles was released first (1960)
|
73 |
5.2% |
| |
Cuddly Toy - Original by Harry Nilsson (1967), cover by the Monkees was released first (1967)
|
72 |
5.1% |
| |
Hush - Original by Joe South (1969), cover by Deep Purple was released first (1968)
|
72 |
5.1% |
| |
Wooden Ships - Original by Jefferson Airplane (1969), original by Crosby, Stills & Nash released first (1969)
|
72 |
5.1% |
| |
You've Got a Friend - Original by Carole King (1971), cover by James Taylor was recorded first (1971)
|
72 |
5.1% |
| |
Trust Me - Original by Bobby Womack (1975), cover by Janis Joplin was released first (1971)
|
71 |
5% |
| |
Needles and Pins - Original by Sonny and Cher (1965), cover by The Searchers was released first (1964)
|
61 |
4.3% |
| |
She Said Yeah - Original by Sonny Bono (1967), cover by The Rolling Stones was released first (1965)
|
29 |
2.1% |
| |
I Shall Be Released - Original by Bob Dylan (1971), cover by The Band was released first (1968)
|
12 |
0.9% |
| |
What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round - Original by Michael Martin Murphey ('88), cover by the Monkees released first ('67)
|
10 |
0.7% |
| |
As Tears Go By - Original by Rolling Stones (1965), cover by Marianne Faithfull was released first (1964)
|
6 |
0.4% |
| |
Country Comfort - Original by Elton John (1970), cover by Rod Stewart was released first (1970)
|
5 |
0.4% |
| |
Get a Line on You (Shine a Light) - Original music by Leon Russell ('93), original by Stones released first ('72)
|
5 |
0.4% |
| |
Superstition - Original by Stevie Wonder (1972), cover by Jeff Beck was recorded first (1972)
|
5 |
0.4% |
| |
Outside Chance - Original by Warren Zevon (1969), cover by The Turtles was released first (1965)
|
3 |
0.2% |
| |
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo - Original by Rick Derringer (1973), cover by Johnny Winter was released first (1970)
|
2 |
0.1% |
| Totals: |
1408 |
100% |