What is a cover song?

Created by Ilja Syumko, Modified on Tue, 4 Feb at 1:55 PM by Ilja Syumko

A cover song or cover version is a remake or new performance recording by someone other than the original artist or composer of a commercially released record.


Example 1: Skinny Love by Birdy is a cover of Skinny Love by Bon Iver


Example 2: Seven Nation Army by Zella Day is a cover of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes

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