March 30, 2026

Cover Songs vs Originals… Who Did It Better?

This week on Vinyl Verdicts: Music Reviews, Chris and Rachel take on one of the biggest debates in music:

Cover Songs vs. Originals.

Some covers completely reinvent a song and become bigger than the original. Others? Let’s just say… they should’ve stayed in the studio.

We each picked songs that blur the line between tribute and takeover—then put them head-to-head to answer the question:

👉 Did the cover do it better… or is the original still king?

Expect strong opinions, a few surprises, and plenty of moments where we completely disagree.

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