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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.

“Memphis, Tennnessee” is a song written by Chuck Berry and released as a single in 1959.

It has been covered by mant acts including:

The Hollies on their 1964 album “Stay With The Hollies”.

The Animals on the 1964 album “The Animals”.

Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders on the 1965 album “Eric, Rick, Wayne And Bob — It’s Wayne Fontana And The Mindbenders”

Faces on the 1971 album “A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse”.

Wild Angels on the 1972 album “Out At Last”.

Status Quo on the 2000 album “Famous In The Last Century”.

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