Love ’em or loathe ’em, cover songs will always happen. And for some, they cause nearly as much of a storm as their original. Here’s five you may not even know about… 

1. Closer – The Chainsmokers

Boyce Avenue ft. Sarah Hyland 

19 million views 

The Chainsmokers praised this cover and it’s not hard to see why

Cover Songs That Smashed It

2. Thinking Out Loud/I’m Not The Only One – Ed Sheeran/Sam Smith

Sam Tsui & Casey Breves 

34 million views   

We cannot get enough of this mash up and neither can the 30 million people who’ve watched this video. Just seamless 

Cover Songs That Smashed It

3. Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor

Jasmine Thompson

5 million views   

Jasmine’s flawless vocals take Meghan’s song to a different kinda level. Just listen… 

Cover Songs That Smashed It

4. Just A Dream – Nelly

Sam Tsui & Christina Grimmie 

130 million views   

Sam Tsui & Christina Grimmie transform Nelly’s pop hit to a beautiful piano duet. Sadly Christina passed away earlier in June this year following a shooting at her concert 

Cover Songs That Smashed It

5. Lego House – Ed Sheeran

Fifth Harmony

6 million views   

It’s hard to take on an Ed Sheeran song because he’s quite frankly perfect, but girl bossin’ group Fifth Harmony do just that, and blinking good too.. 

Cover Songs That Smashed It

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