It makes you cringe a little less upon hearing “cover song” when an artist truly delivers. This week’s playlist highlights a few of the top modern renditions of yesteryear’s hit songs.
1. “Fever” by Beyonc’ÛΩ – First sung in 1956 by Little Willie John, Beyonc’ÛΩ gives this song a musical facelift that boosts its sensuality to a whole other level. Her voice, almost a whisper, is so intimate and full of passion that it gives you chills. Towards the end, you hear the faint “catch the fever” as her voice fades away and you are practically convulsing because you don’t want it to end, am I right? That’s what we call