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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.

“Rockin’ Robin” is a song written by Leon René and first released by Bobby Day as a single in 1958.

It has been covered by several acts including:

The Hollies on their 1964 album “Stay With The Hollies”.

The Rivieras on their 1964 album “Let’s Have A Party”.

The Boomerangs as the B-side of their 1964 single “Don’t Let Her Be Your Baby”.

The Outsiders on their 1966 album “Time Won’t Let Me”.

Michael Jackson on his 1972 album “Got To Be There”.

Bulldog on their 1972 debut album “Bulldog”.

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