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.

“Good Rockin’ Tonight” is a song written by Roy Brown and released as a 1947 single.

It has been covered by several acts including:

Elvis Presley as a 1954 single.

Carl Perkins on his 1957 album “ Whole Lotta Shakin’ ”.

Link Ray as a 1965 single.

Montrose on their 1973 debut album “Montrose”.

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