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.
“Stand By Me” is a song written by Jerry Leiber, Ben E King and Mike Stoller. It was first released by Ben E King as a 1961 single.
It has been covered by many acts including:
The Searchers including their version on the 1963 album “Meet The Searchers”.\
Otis Redding on his 1964 album “Pain In My Heart”.
Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs on their 1965 album “Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs”.
John Lennon on his 1975 album “Rock ‘n’ Roll” and subsequent 1975 single.
https://youtu.be/YqB8Dm65X18 Ry Cooder on his 1976 album “Chicken Skin Music