
"Valerie" – Amy Winehouse (2007 recording, but rose in 2010s)
Original by The Zutons
Soulful, rich, and timeless thanks to Mark Ronson's production.
"Hurt" – Johnny Cash (2002, but widely resurfaced in 2010s media)
Original by Nine Inch Nails
Emotional depth so profound even Trent Reznor admitted Cash made it his own.
"Creep" – Postmodern Jukebox feat. Haley Reinhart (2015)
Original by Radiohead
Jazz-noir twist adds raw emotion and vulnerability.
"I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston (Still viral through the 2010s)
Original by Dolly Parton
Technically from 1992, but dominated 2010s nostalgia culture.
"The Sound of Silence" – Disturbed (2015)
Original by Simon & Garfunkel
A dark, cinematic reinvention that brought new power to the lyrics.
"Mad World" – Gary Jules (Re-popularized post-Donnie Darko in 2010s)
Original by Tears for Fears
Softer and more haunting, fitting for modern moods.
"Tennessee Whiskey" – Chris Stapleton (2015)
Original by David Allan Coe / George Jones
Transformed into a soulful blues classic.
"Fast Car" – Jonas Blue feat. Dakota (2015)
Original by Tracy Chapman
Dance-pop rework that introduced a new generation to the classic.
"All Along the Watchtower" – Bear McCreary (2010s via Battlestar Galactica)
Original by Bob Dylan
Moody, tribal, and otherworldly twist on a rock classic.
"Make You Feel My Love" – Adele (2010 release)
Original by Bob Dylan
Adele’s powerhouse vocal turned it into a modern torch song.
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