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.
“Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (Going Back To Birmingham)” is song written by Little Richard (based on his version of “Kansas City” recorded by Little Willie Littlefield) and released as the B Side of his 1958 single “Good Golly Miss Molly”.
It has been covered by several acts including:
Gene Vincent on his 1964 album “Shakin’ Up A Storm”.
The Beatles combined elements of both songs on their 1964 album “Beatles For Sale”.
The Downliners Sect on the 1966 album “The Rock Sect’s In”.
Ten Years After included their version on the 1974 album “Positive Vibrations”.
Bob Seger on his 2011 compilation album “Rock and Roll Never Forgets”.