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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.

“Let the Good Times Roll” is a song written by Sam Thread and Fleecie Moore and first recorded/released in 1946 by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.

It has been covered by many other acts including:

Alexis Korner included his version on his 1966 album “Sky High”.

Clarence Gatemouth Brown on his 1972 album “Sings Louis Jordan”

BB King on his 1990 live album “Live At San Quentin”.

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