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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.
“California Sun” is a song written by Henry Glover and first recorded by Joe Jones in 1960.
It has been covered by many acts including:
Johnny Chester and The Thunderbirds on a 1961 single.
The Rivieras as a 1963 single and on the 1964 album “Lets Have A Party”.
The Crickets on their 1964 “California Sun”.
Tommy James and The Shondells on their 1967 album “I Think We’re Alone Now”.
The Dictators on their 1975 album “Go Girl Crazy”.
The Ramones on their 1977 album “Leave Home”.
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