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Who did it better?

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.

“Sorrow” is a song written by Richard Gottehrer, Bob Feldman and Jerry Goldstien. It was first released as the B-Side to The McCoys 1965 single “Fever” and subsequent 1965 album “Hang On Sloopy”.

It has been covered by several acts including:

The Merseys released their version a 1966 single.

David Bowie released his take as 1973 single and the 1973 album “Pinups”.

Status Quo on their 1996 album “Don’t Stop”.

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