Top 10 1980s Cover Songs That Surpassed the Originals

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🎶 Top 10 1980s Covers Better Than the Originals (Updated)
"I Fought the Law" – The Clash (1980)
Original by The Crickets / Bobby Fuller Four

"Tainted Love" – Soft Cell (1981)
Original by Gloria Jones

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" – Cyndi Lauper (1983)
Original by Robert Hazard

"Respect Yourself" – Bruce Willis (1987)
Original by The Staple Singers

"China Girl" – David Bowie (1983)
Original by Iggy Pop

"Hazy Shade of Winter" – The Bangles (1987)
Original by Simon & Garfunkel

"Always on My Mind" – Pet Shop Boys (1987)
Original by Brenda Lee / Elvis Presley

"All Along the Watchtower" – U2 (1987 live performance)
Original by Bob Dylan

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" – The Slits (1980)
Original by Gladys Knight & the Pips / Marvin Gaye
A raw, post-punk version that brought feminist punk edge to a soul classic.

"Don’t Leave Me This Way" – The Communards (1986)
Original by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Turned disco into a powerful LGBTQ+ anthem with soaring vocals and synth flair.

🎧💥 The '80s brought us iconic fashion, unforgettable movies, and some of the most powerful music remakes ever. In Top 10 1980s Cover Songs That Surpassed the Originals, we explore covers that didn’t just pay tribute—they became legends in their own right. From chart-topping hits to hidden gems, these covers outshined their original versions and captured hearts across generations. Hit like, subscribe for more music countdowns, and drop your favorite in the comments! #80sMusic #CoverSongs