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.
“Help Me” is a song written by Ralph Bass, Willie Dixon and Sonny Boy Williamson, it was first released by Sonny Boy Williamson on a 1963 single.
It has been covered by many acts including:
Charley Musselwhite on his 1967 album “Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite’s Southside Band”.
Canned Heat on their 1967 debut album “Canned Heat”.
Ten Years After on their 1967 debut album “Ten Years After”.
Johhny Winter on his 1969 album “The Progressive Blues Experiment”.
Van Morrison on his 1974 live album “It’s Too Late to Stop Now”.
Dr. Feelgood on their 2000 album “Chessmasters”.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers on their 2011 album “2120 South Michigan Ave.”
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