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.
“Walking The Dog” is a song written and first recorded by Rufus Thomas in 1963.
It has been covered by many acts including:
The Rolling Stones on their 1964 debut album “The Rolling Stones (England’s Newset Hit Makers)”.
The Kingsmen on their 1964 album “The Kingsmen Volume II”.
Sandy Shaw on her 1969 album “Reviewing The Situation”.
Aerosmith on their 1973 debut album “Aerosmith”.
Spirit on the 1975 album “Spirit of ‘76”.
Rick Derringer on his 1975 album “Spring Fever”.
Roger Daltrey on his 1975 solo album “Ride A rock Horse”.
Ratt on their 1983 EP “Ratt”.
