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.
“Long Tall Sally” is a song written by Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson and Little Richard. It was recorded and released as a single by Little Richard in 1956.
It has been covered by many acts including:
Elvis Presley included his take on his 1956 album “Elvis”.
The Kinks released it as a single in 1964.
The Beatles included it on their 1964 album “The Beatles’ Second Album”.
Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs put their take on it on their 1965 debut album “Wolly Bully”.
Cactus included their version on their 1971 album “One Way….Or Another”.
Molly Hatchet put their spin on it on the 1981 album “Take No Prisoners”.
