Listen to my first recording and cover?

Hello!

I just recorded myself singing for the first time, and it's a cover song (:

I would love tips on improving, programs I could use for recording, and all that - it would be really helpful! Please excuse the horrid quality, it was recorded on a laptop d:



Thanks and here's the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...QaE&feature=youtu.be