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.
“Under The Boardwalk” is a song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick. It was recorded by Drifters and released in June 1964.
It has been covered by many acts including:
The Rolling Stones on their 1964 album “12 X 5”.
Billy J Kramer and The Dakotas on the 1965 album “ Trains and Boats and Planes”.
Billy Joe Royal on a 1978 single.
The Undertones on their 1980 album “Hypnotised”.
Ricky Lee Jones on her 1983 album “Girl at Her Volcano”.
John Mellencamp as the B-side on his 1986 single “Rock in the USA”.
Bruce Willis on his 1987 album “Return of Bruno”
Bette Midler on the 1988 soundtrack album to the film “Beaches”.
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