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.
“Not Fade Away” is a song written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty and first released by Buddy Holly and The Crickets as the B-side to their 1957 single “Oh Boy” and the subsequent 1957 album “The ‘Chirping’ Crickets”.
It has been covered by many acts including:
The Rolling Stones as a 1964 single and on the US release of their 1964 debut album.
Dave Berry on his 1964 album “R&B”.
The Grateful Dead on their 1971 live album “Grateful Dead”.
The Everly Brothers on their 1972 album “Pass the Chicken & Listen”.
Rush on their 1973 debut single.
Stephen Stills on the 1978 album “Thoroughfare Gap”.
Mick Fleetwood on his 1981 album “The Visitor”.
Status Quo on the 1989 album “Under The Influence”.
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