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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.

“The Loco-motion” is song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and first released by Little Eva in 1962.

It has been covered by many acts including:

The Ventures on their 1962 album “Going To The Ventures Dance Party”.

Los Gatos Negros on their 1962 self-titled EP.

Pat Boone on his 1964 album “Boss Beat”.

Grand Funk Railroad on their 1974 album “Shinin’ On”.

Kim and The Cadallics on their 1984 album “Size 50”.

Kylie Minogue on a 1987 single.

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