I may be in the minority on this but

the small handful of covers that are superior to the originals includes this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXhWf0vE7c

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True story: back in 2003 or so, I requested “Bad Cover Version” on 97X, and @barbabney.bsky.social played that and this version of “Common People” back to back
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deeply upsetting take but I’m resolved to be normal about it
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This entire album is honestly so fun.
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Put me in that minority as well.
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in this house, we respect the Shatner remix
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Jesus Christ.
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I love this album.
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i heard this song way before i ever heard the original and I prefer it
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I love the fan man video on with the Star Trek clips.

https://youtu.be/zI3UfxyIdgs
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How dare you.
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No.
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This is an amazing cover

Bill is great as the narrator. The music really fills the space.

And Joe Jackson puts it over the top with just a power wave of rage and spite

So good
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I respect your opinion but firmly disagree
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💯
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You are literally preaching to the choir. I agree with you, and I am on this track as a member of the “Louisville Choir” - the name Ben Folds gave to the crowd when I saw him in Louisville in 2003. Part of the show was recording us singing these parts. One of my favorite concert stories.
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I don’t find it superior, but I do think it’s excellent. The original is one of my favorite songs.
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The definitive version of that song as far as I'm concerned.
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What else is on your list? Top of the dome without any real introspection:

Nirvana “Lake of Fire” > Meat puppets

Nirvana “The Man Who Sold the World > Bowie (borderline sacrilege, I’m not even a Nirvana guy)

Dr Dog “Heart it Races” > AIH

Manfred Mann “Blinded By the Light” > Bruce
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100% agree
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