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The Song That Won’t Stop: Why There Are Thousands of “Someone You Loved” Covers

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Lewis Capaldi Cover Songs

It’s been years since Lewis Capaldi first sat at a piano and gave us the heartbreak anthem of a generation, yet “Someone You Loved“ hasn’t left the airwaves. In fact, it has become one of the most covered songs in modern history.

But exactly how many versions are out there? While a definitive number is impossible to pin down because every minute someone new hits “upload” on YouTube or TikTok, the scale is staggering.

As of 2026, the original track has surpassed 4 billion streams on Spotify, and its “cover culture” has created a massive secondary ecosystem of music.

Cover versions of “Someone You Loved”

Here are some of the artists that have covered “Someone You Loved”

  • Camila Cabello: Her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge version brought a breathy, haunting pop sensibility to the track.
  • Teddy Swims: Known for his soulful, gritty tone, Teddy’s cover has racked up over 32 million views, proving the song works just as well as a powerhouse soul ballad.
  • Kelly Clarkson: The queen of “Kellyoke” delivered a powerhouse rendition that reminded us all why this song is a vocal marathon.
  • Our Last Night: For those who like a bit of edge, this rock/post-hardcore cover transformed the piano ballad into a high-energy anthem.
  • Rosé (BLACKPINK): Proving the song’s global reach, Rosé performed a stunning version during her solo stages, bringing the track to millions of K-Pop fans.
  • Pure Evergreen: An small independent artist covering Someone You Loved on piano, guitar, with the vocal melody done on guitar.

Why Does It Never Get Old?

There is something universal about the “guard down, rug pulled” sentiment. Whether it’s played on a solo violin, a heavy metal guitar, or a simple acoustic piano, the melody remains indestructible. Lewis Capaldi once joked, “To any famous people who sing my song, thank you, but please don’t sing it so well you’re making me look bad.” Lucky for us, they kept singing it anyway.

Listen to the Best of the Best

We’ve done the digging so you don’t have to. We’ve curated a playlist featuring the most unique, emotional, and surprising covers of “Someone You Loved” ever recorded. From indie-folk reimaginings to epic rock tributes, see how one song can be told a thousand different ways.

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