[ETCM]

It would hurt if you put your soul into a project and then somebody comes along and copies your project and they do a better job with half the effort.

Like when Manfred Mann covered Springsteen's Blinded by the Light, and gave Bruce his only No. 1 single - as the writer. (his highest charting single as a solo performer was "Dancing in the Dark" in 1984, which reached No. 2)

[nickcarraway]

Springsteen's version of Blinded was a Van Morrison ripoff. The Pointer Sister's also gave him a #2 with Fire, the song he wrote for Elvis Presley.

[texas booster]

One song that I believe was covered better, than by the original artist is Fields of Gold. Written and performed by Sting, then upstaged by Eva Cassidy, when no one knew of her. Michelle Kwan then using her song in the 2002 Olympics ... simply excellent.

Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold

Sting - Fields of Gold

Michelle Kwan Figure Skating at the Salt Lake City Olympics

Fantastic choreography. And to think that she didn't win the gold medal ...

[A_perfect_lady]

I also like Manfred Mann’s cover of “I Came For You,” which I believe is also written by Springsteen.