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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.

“Dimples” is song written and recorded by John Lee Hooker in 1956.

It has been covered by many acts including:

The Animals on their 1964 debut album “The Animals”.

The Spencer Davis Group on their 1965 debut album “Their First LP”.

Canned Heat included their version on the 1970 album “Vintage”.

Dr Feelgood on their 1985 album “Mad Man Blues”.

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