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Who did it better?

Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original.

Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them.

“Rebel Rebel” is a song written by David Bowie and first released as a 1974 single and “Diamond Dogs” album.

It has been covered by several acts including:

The Bay City Rollers on their 1977 album “It’s A Game”.

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts on the 1993 album “Flashback”.

Rickie Lee Jones on her 1992 album “Traffic From Paradise”.

Def Leppard on the 2002 CD single “Now”.

Cheap Trick on the 2020 single “Rebel Rebel”.

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