Joan Jett - 'Crimson and Clover' - 'Crimson and Clover,' a well-known '60s song by Tommy James and the Shondells, was given a well-received makeover in 1982 by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
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Patti Smith - 'When Doves Cry' - The second song on this list written by Prince, 'When Doves Cry' was tackled admirably by Patti Smith and included on her 2002 album 'Land (1975–2002).'
Sarah Brightman - 'Who Wants to Live Forever' - English soprano Sarah Brightman released her cover of Queen's 'Who Wants to Live Forever' as a single from her album 'Timeless/Time to Say Goodbye.'
Shirley Bassey - 'Something' - 'Something,' written by George Harrison for the Beatles' 'Abbey Road' album, provided Shirley Bassey with a huge comeback hit in 1970.
Taylor Swift - 'Riptide' - In 2014, BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge hosted Taylor Swift, who performed a filmed rendition of the Vance Joy number 'Riptide.'
Sinéad O'Connor - 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor's cover of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' written by Prince, became a worldwide hit and effectively launched her career.
Adele - 'Lovesong' - 'Lovesong' provided English alternative rock band The Cure with a 1989 top 10 hit in the United States. Adele covered the song for her album '21,' released in 2011.
Annie Lennox - 'Don’t Let It Bring You Down' - Scottish songstress Annie Lennox included a cover of Neil Young's 'Don’t Let It Bring You Down' on her 1995 album, 'Medusa.'
Lorde - 'Don’t Tell 'Em' - In 2014, New Zealand singer and songwriter Lorde chose to cover Jeremih's 'Don't Tell 'Em' for Live Lounge.
PJ Harvey - 'Highway 61 Revisited' - PJ Harvey included Bob Dylan's 'Highway 61 Revisited' on her 1993 album, 'Rid of Me.'