The 8 best viral cover songs of 2012
12/21/2012THE NOW video – Cover songs have been around since the early days of music, after all, imitation is the best form of flattery. They’re nothing new to YouTube either, but with the breakout success of stars like Justin Bieber signing deals after their cover hit performances ignited online, putting your own spin on a popular tune has become the platform of the future. This year was a particularly bountiful one for viral cover songs and we’ve narrowed that long list down to just the shiny best for you.
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