There are many songs that are associated with one particular artist, and most often, that artist is the original star who recorded the song. But every now and then, a singer or band will find an undiscovered gem in the works of someone else, polish that sucker up and claim it as their own. Here are twenty songs you may recognize by the artists who recorded them first, only to have them later turned into the cherished hits of another talented musician. Featuring superstars such as Badfinger, legends like Neil Diamond and hidden surprises like Hybrid Ice, these are the original originals.

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