9 Songs So Good You Didn't Know They Were Covers

2. Ace Of Base - Don't Turn Around (Originally By Tina Turner)

The commonalities between Swedish pop group Ace of Base and Tina Turner may begin and end with this song, but at least it's a solid connection. Many artists, including Neil Diamond and Bonnie Tyler, recorded covers of "Don't Turn Around" between 1986 an 1994, but it was Ace of Base's danceable take on it that's become the most recognizable.

Although Ms. Turner's original doesn't have the bounciness or hot keyboard action to get heads bobbing like the Ace of Base version, it's tough to find a more supremely soulful kiss-off than hers. Unfortunately, "Don't Turn Around" was only used as a B-side to "Typical Male," and never included on a proper album, thus relegating it to the rarities portion of Turner's catalogue.