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‘Last Christmas’ by Wham! -

Covered over 150 times, Wham!'s song has been recorded by the likes of Taylor Swift and Gwen Stefani, among others.

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‘Summertime’ by Helen Jepson -

Popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong in 1957, the song has been covered over 250 times.

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'I Walk the Line' by Johnny Cash -

The Man in Black's first hit has been covered about 100 times. Dolly Parton and Halsey are among those who covered the song.

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'Stand by Me' by Ben E. King -

This popular song has been covered some 125 times by the likes of Tracy Chapman, Seal, and even The Beatles.

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‘Ain't No Sunshine’ by Bill Withers -

This song has been covered by numerous stars, including Michael Jackson, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, and Sting. It's been covered over 150 times.

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'Paint It, Black' by The Rolling Stones -

From U2 to Ciara, this song has been covered over 100 times.

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‘The Christmas Song’ by Nat King Cole -

Covered over 180 times, this song has been recorded by a number of popular singers over the years, from Aretha Franklin to John Legend.

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'Silent Night' by John Freeman Young -

The Christmas carol is originally from Austria, but John Freeman Young was responsible for translating it into English. It has been officially covered over 275 times by artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Stevie Nicks, Gwen Stefani, and Frank Sinatra, among others.

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‘Imagine’ by John Lennon -

One of Lennon's most popular songs, ‘Imagine' has been covered by many artists, from Willie Nelson to Madonna and Ray Charles. In total, the song has been covered over 225 times.

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‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ by Simon & Garfunkel -

You probably have heard this song being sung by Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, The Jackson Five, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, or John Legend. It's been covered over 170 times.

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'Caravan' by Barney Bigard and His Jazzopators feat. Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol -

This American jazz standard has been covered over 500 times (not to mention the millions of times the song has been performed).

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‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles -

The Fab Four are the most covered band in history. 'Yesterday' alone has been covered over 430 times. Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles are among those who covered the song.

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The Beatles - Other songs that have been covered over 200 times include 'Eleanor Rigby' (by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Alice Cooper), 'Michelle' (by Ben Harper, The Four Tops, and Diana Ross), and 'Blackbird' (by Sarah McLachlan and Neil Diamond).

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The Beatles - Other songs that have been covered over 200 times include 'Here, There and Everywhere,' 'Hey Jude,' and 'Let It Be.'

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‘Over the Rainbow’ by Judy Garland -

The classic from 'The Wizard of Oz' has been covered more than 150 times. Eric Clapton, Ariana Grande, and Aretha Franklin are some of the names who covered this song.

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'Time After Time' by Cyndi Lauper -

This '80s classic has been covered over 120 times, including a jazz version by Miles Davis.

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‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra -

Sinatra's classic has been covered over 140 times. Aretha Franklin, Robbie Williams, and the Gipsy Kings are among those who covered the song.

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'I'll Be Home for Christmas' by Bing Crosby -

This 1943 Christmas classic has been covered over 100 times, including by artists such as Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan, and Barry Manilow, among many others.

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'Every Breath You Take' by The Police -

Not only did Robert Downey Jr. join Sting for a cover of the song, but other artists, such as UB40, also covered the song. In total, 'Every Breath You Take' has been covered some 100 times.

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‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen -

Jeff Buckley brought this song back to life in 1994 and it was a hit. Willie Nelson and Bono, among some 125 artists, also covered Cohen's song.

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'Killing Me Softly with His Song' by Roberta Flack -

Fugees had a huge hit with a cover of this song in 1996. Shirley Bassey was another singer among the more than 100 who covered the song.

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'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong -

Covered over 110 times, this feel-good classic has been covered by the likes of Michael Bublé, Rod Stewart (feat. Stevie Wonder), and Joey Ramone.

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'Light My Fire' by The Doors -

The band's popular song has been covered some 115 times. Beastie Boys and Stevie Wonder are two of the music artists who did so.

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‘House of the Rising Sun’ by The Animals -

From Muse to Jimi Hendrix, this song has been covered over 130 times.

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‘Billie Jean’ by Michael Jackson -

Covered over 130 times, MJ's classic has been sung by Chris Cornell and Blackstreet, among others.

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'Sunny' by Bobby Hebb -

'Sunny' has been covered some 140 times, by artists such as Marvin Gaye and Boney M.

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'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor -

R.E.M. and Demi Lovato are among the more than 95 artists who covered this song.

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‘What Is This Thing Called Love?’ by Elsie Carlisle -

This song has been covered some 190 times by numerous singers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole.

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