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15 Stunning Female Covers That Will Blow You Away

Men's words, women's voices.

Katharine Wilson
Jan 24, 2016
University of Denver
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15 Stunning Female Covers That Will Blow You Away
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Who doesn't love a good cover? Here are 15 amazing female covers of songs that were originally sung by men!

1. Get Lucky by Daughter (Daft Punk cover)

This haunting cover by Daughter gives a whole new vibe to the 2013 hit. Listen here!

2. Grenade by Nina Nesbitt (Bruno Mars cover)

Nina Nesbitt has a beautiful voice that gives her acoustic Bruno Mars cover a fresh feel. Check it out here!

3.Use Somebody by Paramore (Kings of Leon cover)

Let's be honest, Hayley Williams could sing anything and it would sound beyond awesome. Paramore's cover of "Use Somebody" is especially noteworthy. Listen to this BBC Live Lounge cover here.

4. Holy Grail/Counting Stars/Smells Like Teen Spirit by Little Mix (Jay-Z, One Republic and Nirvana cover)

Little Mix gets extra points on this one for covering not one, but three songs! Their mashup of Jay-Z, One Republic, and Nirvana will blow your mind. Give it a listen here!

5. Love Yourself by Karlijn Verhagen (Justin Bieber cover)

There are lots of "Love Yourself" covers out there, but this one stands out. Verhagen has an astounding voice! Give your ears a treat here.

6. Don't Tell Em by Lorde (Jeremih cover)

This Lorde cover is just strange enough that it works. Completely unique and surprising, watch her kill it here.

7. I Can't Feel My Face by Alessia Cara (The Weeknd cover)

Alessia Cara has a lot of incredible covers, and this one is no exception! Listen here.

8. Do I Wanna Know by MS MR (Arctic Monkeys cover)

This cover is just as, if not more, spine-chilling as the original. Prepare to have your mind blown here.

9. Your Love by The Butchies (The Outfield cover)

This song doesn't have as much "jam out" factor as the original, but it makes up for it with a haunting element not found elsewhere. See what I mean here.

10. Riptide by Taylor Swift (Vance Joy cover)

This cover of "Riptide" will change your life. It's one of the best covers Taylor's done, and she did quite a few (remember the Speak Now tour?) Be amazed here.

11. Skinny Love by Birdy (Bon Iver cover)

A list of covers, and especially female covers, wouldn't be complete without this Birdy classic. If you haven't heard it yet, go listen immediately. Birdy's voice is perfectly suited to Bon Iver's bittersweet lyrics. Find it here.

12. Best Song Ever by Gabrielle Aplin (One Direction cover)

This cover of the One Direction pop hit is so tender and romantic, you'll instantly fall in love with Gabrielle Aplin. Listen here.

13. Teenage Dirtbag by Mary Lambert (Wheatus cover)

Mary Lambert has a fantastic voice, and her cover of Wheatus' rock classic does not disappoint. Check it out here.

14. Hotline Bling by Kiana Brown (Drake cover)

This cover blew up on both Facebook and Youtube a few months ago. Even though it's only part of the popular Drake song, Brown's voice is one of the most beautiful ones on this list. Watch the original cut here, and check out her cover of the whole song on her Facebook here.

15. Sweater Weather by Kina Grannis (The Neighbourhood cover)

Kina Grannis' spin on this classic is the perfect cover to finish up this list. Catchy and cute, this isn't one to miss. Listen here!

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