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.
“Don’t Be Cruel” is song written by Ottis Blackwell, it was recorded and released by Elvis Presley in 1956 as the B-Side to the single Hound Dog.
It has been covered by several acts including:
Jerry Lee Lewis on his 1958 self-titled debut album.
Albert King on his 1969 album “King, Does The King’s Things”.
Jody Miller on her 1971 album “He’s So Fine”.
Billy Swan on his 1974 album “I Can Help”.
Cheap Trick on their 1988 album “Lap Of Luxury”.
Deborah Harry on the 1994 tribute album “Brace Yourself! A Tribute To Otis Blackwell”.
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