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.
“Honey Hush” is song written by Big Joe Turner and released by him in 1953.
It has been covered/re-interpreted by many other acts including:
The Johnny Burnette Trio as the B Side on the 1956 single “The Train Kept a-Rolling”.
Screaming Lord and The Savages also as the B side to their 1965 single “The Train Kept A’Rolling”
P.J. Proby included his version on his 1967 album “Phenomenon”.
Fleetwood Mac put their spin on their 1970 album “Kiln House”. (listed as Hi Ho Silver).
Foghat on their 1974 album “Energised”.
Elvis Costello and The Attractions on their 1981 album “Almost Blue”.
Paul McCartney on his 1994 album “Run Devil Run”.