More cover songs that are better than the originals

We share more reimagined and reinterpreted songs that rival the originals, including Janis Joplin’s iconic take on Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee,” a reggae version of The Beatles' “Don’t Let Me Down,” and more.

NPR Music’s Dora Levite and Lars Gotrich rejoin host Robin Hilton for another round.

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro

(04:30) Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris: Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush”

(09:31) Frodus: Devo’s “Explosions”

(12:58) Janis Joplin: Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee”

(17:12) Jai Paul: Jennifer Paige’s “Crush”

(22:26) Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey: Lionel Richie & Diana Ross's “Endless Love”

(27:40) Nico: Jackson Browne’s “These Days”