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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.

“Around & Around” is a song written by Chuck Berry and first released as a single in 1958.

It has been covered by many acts including:

The Rolling Stones on their 1964 EP “Five by Five” and 1964 album “12×5”.

The Animals on the US release of their 1964 album “The Animals”.

David Bowie as the B Side to his 1973 single “Drive In Saturady”.

38 Special on their 1977 debut album “38 Special”.

The Spiders on their 1998 album “100 Years From Meiji”.

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