Some were released decades after they were first written
From U2 to Ciara, this song has been covered over 100 times.
Not only did Robert Downey Jr. join Sting for a cover of the song, but other artists, such as UB40, also covered the song. In total, 'Every Breath You Take' has been covered some 100 times.
The Man in Black's first hit has been covered about 100 times. Dolly Parton and Halsey are among those who covered the song.
This 1943 Christmas classic has been covered over 100 times, including by artists such as Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan, and Barry Manilow, among many others.
Covered over 110 times, this feel-good classic has been covered by the likes of Michael Bublé, Rod Stewart (feat. Stevie Wonder), and Joey Ramone.
This '80s classic has been covered over 120 times, including a jazz version by Miles Davis.
The band's popular song has been covered some 115 times. Beastie Boys and Stevie Wonder are two of the music artists who did so.
Fugees had a huge hit with a cover of this song in 1996. Shirley Bassey was another singer among the more than 100 who covered the song.
From Muse to Jimi Hendrix, this song has been covered over 130 times.
Jeff Buckley brought this song back to life in 1994 and it was a hit. Willie Nelson and Bono, among some 125 artists, also covered Cohen's song.
Sinatra's classic has been covered over 140 times. Aretha Franklin, Robbie Williams, and the Gipsy Kings are among those who covered the song.
Covered over 150 times, Wham!'s song has been recorded by the likes of Taylor Swift and Gwen Stefani, among others.
This song has been covered by numerous stars, including Michael Jackson, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, and Sting. It's been covered over 150 times.
You probably have heard this song being sung by Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, The Jackson Five, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, or John Legend. It's been covered over 170 times.
The classic from 'The Wizard of Oz' has been covered more than 150 times. Eric Clapton, Ariana Grande, and Aretha Franklin are some of the names who covered this song.
Covered over 180 times, this song has been recorded by a number of popular singers over the years, from Aretha Franklin to John Legend.
One of Lennon's most popular songs, ‘Imagine' has been covered by many artists, from Willie Nelson to Madonna and Ray Charles. In total, the song has been covered over 225 times.
The Christmas carol is originally from Austria, but John Freeman Young was responsible for translating it into English. It has been officially covered over 275 times by artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Stevie Nicks, Gwen Stefani, and Frank Sinatra, among others.
The Fab Four are the most covered band in history. 'Yesterday' alone has been covered over 430 times. Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles are among those who covered the song.
This American jazz standard has been covered over 500 times (not to mention the millions of times the song has been performed).
This song has been covered some 190 times by numerous singers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole.
'Sunny' has been covered some 140 times, by artists such as Marvin Gaye and Boney M.
R.E.M. and Demi Lovato are among the more than 95 artists who covered this song.
Covered over 130 times, MJ's classic has been sung by Chris Cornell and Blackstreet, among others.
Popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong in 1957, the song has been covered over 250 times.
This popular song has been covered some 125 times by the likes of Tracy Chapman, Seal, and even The Beatles.
Some songs are so good that singers and bands alike never get tired of covering them. Some of these music artists have in fact become famous because of these covers. Examples include Jeff Buckley with ‘Hallelujah,’ and the Fugees with 'Killing Me Softly With His Song.' But if there is one band that deserves a special mention, it has to be The Beatles. No other musician, singer, or band even comes close when it comes to the sheer amount of times their songs have been covered.
We compiled some data from WhoSampled and have brought you a list of some of the most covered songs of all time. Browse through the gallery and test you musical knowledge right now.
Songs that have inspired numerous covers
Classic songs that have inspired more than 100 covers
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Some songs are so good that singers and bands alike never get tired of covering them. Some of these music artists have in fact become famous because of these covers. Examples include Jeff Buckley with ‘Hallelujah,’ and the Fugees with 'Killing Me Softly With His Song.' But if there is one band that deserves a special mention, it has to be The Beatles. No other musician, singer, or band even comes close when it comes to the sheer amount of times their songs have been covered.
We compiled some data from WhoSampled and have brought you a list of some of the most covered songs of all time. Browse through the gallery and test you musical knowledge right now.