10 Original Versions Of Popular Cover Songs

(via Listverse) Cover songs often end up being far more popular than the original recordings. For instance, the 1981 cover of “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts is a firm favorite around the world, even though it first hit the charts in 1975 after it was originally recorded by British band, The Arrows. “Make You Feel My Love” was written by Bob Dylan but was released first by Billy Joel under the title “To Make You Feel My Love” in 1997. Dylan’s version appeared on his album, Time Out of Mind, later that same year. To date, the song has been covered by more than 450 singers, with Adele’s version arguably getting the most attention.
On this list are some original recordings that led to success for those who covered it later.