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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a cover of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a new version or rendition of a song or piece of music that has been performed by someone other than the original artist.
Example: "Her rendition of 'Hallelujah' is a beautiful cover of the original song by Leonard Cohen."
Alternatives: "a rendition of" or "an interpretation of".
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A cover of Gnarls Barkley's Crazy.
I could see a cover of farm kids".
Last year, Sarasara did a cover of David Bowie's Heroes.
A cover of the Misfits' "Hybrid Moments" was almost twee.
Least likely to: Do a cover of Le Freak.
Mazzy Star meet Ry Cooder on a cover of Ceremony.
You half-expect a cover of Bermuda Triangle.
The Who, "Heat Wave" (1965) Not a cover of the Waters song, but rather a cover of the Martha and Vandellas hit.
He took to the stage for a cover of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Poor Song".
("Home," his 2008 No. 1 country hit, was a cover of the Michael Bublé song).
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