Joe Cocker covered U2’s “One” on his recent album Heart & Soul.  It’s very Joe Cockerish, but I like U2’s version better.  I tend to prefer the original version of songs unless the cover artist changes it drastically.  I like Johnny Cash’s version of “One” because of this.

I think Joe Cocker has taken U2’s basic arrangement, and sang it with his voice.  Shoot, I could do that, but I will spare the world from that monstrosity.

I liked Limp Bizkit’s cover of George Michael’s “Faith” because it was completely different from the original.  I love Sid Vicious’s cover of Sinatra’s “My Way” for the same reason.

I may prefer U2’s version because I got to meet them, but I’m hoping that that isn’t clouding my musical taste.