The worst cover songs of all time

John Legend's DNC cover of Prince's 'Let's Go Crazy' fell flat

Stars Insider

26/08/24 | StarsInsider

MUSIC Fails

Some songs are classics and should never be covered by another artist. Unfortunately, this doesn't stop other singers from trying. Over the years, musicians have chosen, for one reason or another, to do a cover of another artist's music. Whether to pay tribute or because they think they can do it better, the songs are recreated (with extremely mixed results).

This gallery will name and shame over two dozen stars who tried and failed to recreate musical masterpieces. From the most recent 2024 Democratic National Convention cover by John Legend to the likes of Madonna and Duran Duran, not even the big stars are immune to the blunders sometimes associated with covering another's music.

Curious about which artists' cover songs didn't succeed? Click through the gallery to find out. 

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