Perhaps Patsy Cline's biggest hit, Crazy was written by Willy Nelson and first released by him as a single in October 1961 . Patsy died in a plane crash in 1963 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame 10 years later.

Patsy Cline

Willy Nelson

Turn the Page

Written and originally recorded by Bob Seger in 1973, Turn the Page was about life on the road. The song was recorded by several artists over the years, but it went to #1 when Metallica released their version in 1998.

Bob Seger

Metallica

The Man Who Sold the World

The man who sold the world was the title song of David Bowie`s third album, released in 1970. Years later the song became a huge hit for Nirvana. Although both Bowie and Nirvana had huge success with The Man Who Sold the World, I chose a cover that was done by an unknown. Jordis Unga won hearts with her version of the song on television's Rock Star INXS.

David Bowie

Jordis Unga

Me and Bobby McGee

Written by Kris Kristopherson , Me and Bobby McGee was first recorded by Roger Miller in 1970. Kristopherson re-released it on his first album later that same year. Kris dated Janis Joplin until she died in October 1970. Janis also recorded a version of the song, but it was not released on her Pearl album until after her death. Me and Bobby McGee is truly one of the greatest songs ever.

Kris Kristopherson

Janis Joplin

Working Class Hero

Probably John Lennon`s most political songs ever, it was later covered by everyone from Cyndi Lauper to Mariyln Manson. In July 2007 it was released by Green Day (I know I know) who`s version I think would have made John proud.

John Lennon

Green Day

I Will Always Love You

Although the song was made hugely popular by Whitney Houston, it was written and released by Dolly Parton in 1974.

Dolly Parton

Whitney Houston

Roll Over Beethoven

Chuck Berry wrote and released Roll Over Beethoven in 1956. It had always been a favorite of The Beatles and they went on to record it themselves in July 1963 for their second album.

Chuck Berry

The Beatles

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Written by George Harrison and released on The White Album, While My Guitar Gently Weeps was ranked #7 on Rolling Stone Magazine`s 100 top guitar songs. It was later recorded by Canadian musician Jeff Healy. Healy performed regularly at his club Jeff Healy`s Roadhouse in Toronto until his recent death due to cancer.

George Harrison/The Beatles

Jeff Healy

Honky Tonk Man

Known for such hits as Sink the Bismark and North to Alaska, Johnny Horton wrote Honky Tonk Man in 1956. It was later recorded by country singer Dwight Yoakam on his debut album Guitars and Cadillacs.

Johnny Horton

Dwight Yoakam

You've Got a Friend

Named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame`s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, You`ve Got a Friend was first released on Carole King`s Tapestry album. Carole`s good friend James Taylor later released it as a single. It was to be his only number one hit.

Carole King

James Taylor