A good cover can give new life to a song. From The Beatles covering The Shirelles to Johnny Cash’s haunting twist on Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt,” cover songs have a long history of cultural impact.

When it comes to your own music career, covering another musician’s original song can be a great way to reach new audiences. New fans get the chance to discover your unique musical style while enjoying something familiar that they can sing along with. But if you want to record your own interpretation of a classic…