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The song with the distinctive repeated phrase has been covered in styles ranging from Brazilian pop to reggae
A young session singer brought energy and high drama to this foreboding track
Written by Jimmy Webb, the song has been covered by acts ranging from Kool & the Gang to Guns N’ Roses
The singer’s 1988 song threw everything into the mix — but her sponsors were displeased
The song went on to be covered by artists such as Damon Albarn — and Kinks frontman Ray Davies
The artist and musician’s 1981 song explored territory that was unfamiliar for a pop single
Cilla Black was not the first choice to sing the title song of the 1966 movie
Jason Crest’s 1968 flop had an unexpected afterlife when French singer Joe Dassin helped make it a standard
The track became one of The Beatles’ finest moments — thanks to Eric Clapton’s uncredited guitar playing
Audrey Hepburn’s original has been praised as the finest performance, though she had to fight to keep it in the film
A song that reflected a time of fear and anxiety has enjoyed enduring popularity
A hit for Them in 1965, the track resonated among acts with a certain attitude and energy
Recorded for the soundtrack to Four Weddings and a Funeral, the song was eventually withdrawn from sale
Singers down the decades have been drawn to a song that switches between defiance and regret
The Norwegian group’s breakthrough had a long gestation
The singer’s 1971 classic has been the subject of entire books — and has given birth to some risible cover versions
Malaise and disillusionment turned out to be inspiration for the band’s 1975 track
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
