Is it wrong that I often prefer the original version of a song to the much more popular cover version? There are so many examples of this that it would be impossible to list them all, but here are a few.
Steve Goodman’s own version of City of New Orleans, rather than the more slick but less personal cover by Arlo Guthrie. Dylan’s own version of All Along the Watchtower, instead of the celebrated Hendrix cover.
The original version of Hallelujah. Of I Will Always Love You. Of I Think We’re Alone Now. Of Angel of the Morning. Of Reason to Believe.
There are so many more, but I will let you list your favorites.