he was not the first one to sing the song and he sang in a different manner. it is rather a personal taste to say if his re-interpretion of the composer and lyrics writer is a worthwhile try.
you may also think of it as he doesn't "own" the song, someone else owns it (and sits on it :).
you may also think of it as he doesn't "own" the song, someone else owns it (and sits on it :).