The ballad has been covered in many styles, as well as re-gendered, though Dylan himself was never a fan of it

The anthem was used by Donald Trump to launch his presidential campaign — much to Young’s disgust

The tune, a hit for Noel Harrison in 1968, was written by the French composer Legrand, who died last month

Made famous by Elvis Presley, a tune that began life in the 18th century has been loved and loathed over the centuries

Doris Day and Leonard Nimoy were among those who recorded a tune whose lyrics were inspired by Saul Bellow

Sex and religion intertwine in a song that has been covered by a select few

The track has spawned curious cover versions, and formed the basis of a legal case study

The best covers are those that explore both sides of the 1984 song

The singer moves between self-pity and spite in a tune that has been widely covered right up to the present day

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl recorded a sozzled classic whose lyrics have stirred controversy

Al Green earned royalties from various cover versions — and from its use as the voice of Big Mouth Billy Bass

Darkness and humour pervade a track that yielded some surprising cover versions

It has been recorded hundreds of times, but Jimi Hendrix’s wild rendition stands out

This bittersweet song has been interpreted as both exaltation and elegy

ZZ Top’s 1983 hit was a breakthrough for the Texan band

Played annually at the Cenotaph, the haunting tune has been widely performed and recorded

The song had Biblical origins but became synonymous with an era of protest

The song was a patchwork of styles and samples, performed by the singer while heavily pregnant

This versatile song has also been performed as a country tune and a soul heartbreaker

The group’s 1976 hit captures the joy and sadness of being a teenager

Written by Richard Berry, the song went from obscurity to notoriety to respectability

Ethel Merman, Frank Sinatra and Lady Gaga are among those who have performed the 1934 classic

Full of force and majesty, Shirley Horn’s version remains paramount

Thought to be one of the top 10 most covered songs, it has lent itself to jazz piano, funky soul and reggae

Cover versions by male artists often amp up the hysteria, while women are more sympathetic to the original