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.
“It Hurts Me Too” is a blues standard written by Tampa Red (Huston Whittaker) and was first released as a single by Tampa Red in 1941.
It has been covered by many acts including:
Elmore James released it as a single in 1957.
Chuck Berry on his 1967 album “Chuck Berry In Memphis”.
Savoy Brown on the 1969 album “Blue Matter”.
Canned Heat on the 1971 live album “Live At The Topanga Corral” (listed as “When Things Go Wrong”).
Mick Jagger, Ry Cooder, Nicky Hopkins, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts on the 1972 album “Jamming With Edward!”.
Foghat on their 1978 album “Stone Blue”.
Eric Clapton on his 1994 album “From The Cradle”.
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