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Music covers are always a gamble, especially with rock classics. At times they bring fresh energy, but other times it feels like someone painted over a photograph you loved just the way it was. These are the tracks where the originals still tower above, leaving us wishing the covers had captured more of the magic… or left the song untouched altogether. Do you agree with our picks? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#1: Limp Bizkit – “Behind Blue Eyes,” originally by The Who
Fred Durst’s version came out in 2003, aiming for a rock ballad feel. “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who in the 1970s carried raw emotion with Pete Townshend’s voice at the forefront. Many fans of The Who said the new style drained the song of its grit.
