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Who did it better?

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.

“Black Magic Woman” is a song written by Peter Green and first recorded and released as a single by Fleetwood Mac in 1968.

It has been covered by several acts including:

Santana put their take on it on a 1970 single and the 1970 album “Abraxas”.

Dennis Brown released his reggae take on his 1972 single.

Button Down Brass included it their 1976 album “Funk In Hell”.

The Peter Green Splinter Group included it on the 1999 live album “Soho Session”.

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