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.

“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” is a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and was first released by Gladys Knight and The Pips as a 1967 single.

It has been covered by many acts including:

Marvin Gaye on his 1968 album “In The Groove’.

Ike and Tina Turner & The Ikettes on their 1969 live album “In Person”.

Credence Clearwater Revival on their 1970 album “Cosmo’s Factory”.

Average White Band on their 1976 live album “Person to Person”.

Joe Cocker on his 1978 album “Luxury You Can Afford”.

Elton John on his 1984 EP “Who Wears These Shoes”.

Foghat on their 2016 album “Under The Influence”.

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