Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original.
Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them.
“Money (That’s What I Want)” is a song written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford and first recorded by Barrett Strong in 1959.
It has been covered by many acts including:
Jerry Lee Lewis on his 1961 album “Jerry Lee’s Greatest!”.
The Beatles on their 1963 album “With The Beatles”.
The Rolling Stones on their 1964 EP “The Rolling Stones”.
Roy Head on his 1965 album “Treat Me Right”.
John Lee Hooker released his take as single in 1966.
Buddy Guy included his version on his 1968 album “A Man and The Blues”.
The Flying Lizards put their take on it on their 1979 debut album “The Flying Lizards”.
Cheap Trick recorded their version for the soundtrack album “Caddyshack 2”.