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.
“Hard to Handle” is a song written by Alvertis Isbell, Allen A. Jones and Otis Redding. I was first released by Otis Redding on his 1968 album “The Immortal Otis Redding”
It has been covered by several acts including:
Tom Jones on his 1969 album “Tom Jones Live in Las Vegas”.
Tony Joe White on his 1970 album “Tony Joe”.
Grateful Dead on the 1973 live album “History of the Grateful Dead, Vol. 1 (Bear’s Choice)”.
The Black Crowes on their 1990 album “Shake Your Money Maker”.
