Covers just as good or better than the original

[Renmiri]

Wow, I was going to suggest the Cash song too. NIN's version wasn't bad, it was a lot darker. But Cash's version was much more depressing and deep.

Yup, Cash's cover of Hurt is haunting, particularly because it ringed so true for him to be singing it, after the life he had. And he died a little bit after so was like his "goodbye" song.

Just posted this instrumental cover of Smooth Criminal on another thread, it is loads above the original
YouTube - Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic - Smooth Criminal

Also love this cover of Guns of Brixton by Nouvelle Vague
YouTube - Bryn Oh - no light

And this one from Plan B - Stop Me from the Smiths
YouTube - Plan b- Stop me (*with lyrics*)