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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.

“Mama Told Me Not To Come” is a song written by Randy Newman. It was first recorded by The Animals and released on their 1966 EP “See See Rider”.

It has been covered by several acts including:

P.J. Proby on his 1967 album “Phenomenon”.

Randy Newman released his version of his song on the 1970 album “12 Songs”.

Three Dog Night on their 1970 album “It Ain’t Easy”.

Tom Jones and John Farnham on the 2005 live album “Together In Concert”.

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