Top 10 Cover Songs That Switched Genres

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Top 10 Cover Songs That Switched Genres

Sometimes it takes a different artist to reveal a song’s hidden potential! Join us as we count down our picks for the most radical musical transformations that completely switched genres. Our list includes Johnny Cash’s take on NIN, Whitney Houston reinventing Dolly Parton, and Jimi Hendrix electrifying Bob Dylan! From Jeff Buckley’s emotional rendition of "Hallelujah" to Joe Cocker turning a Beatles tune into blues-rock, these artists took inspiration from the originals but radically changed the style and sound. Which genre-switching cover would you add to our list? Let us know in the comments below!

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Date: October 12, 2025