The lesser-known original version

Tiny Bradshaw, Train Kept a Rollin

 

Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes

 

Mark James, Suspicious Minds

 

OK, this one is kind of a trick question

 

This was a bigger hit than the remake

 

The Normal, Warm Leatherette

 

I love this version way better.

 

5 Royales, Dedicated To The One I Love

 

Yes that's the one! Thanks for the pick up!

 

Nothing like the original.

"You wanna play like Petie Wheatstraw? Then say goodnight to your soul."

 

Iko Iko, The Dixiecups Jock A Mo James "Sugar Boy" Crawford

 

Interesting how the line "but now I see she's worse to him than me" survived into both versions! And it works too!

 

Spider - Better Be Good To Me (original version)
Became a huge hit for Tina Turner. Yes, that's a very young Anton Fig on drums, with Amada Blue on vocals. Written by Holly Knight and Amanda Blue.

 

Let's Get Together, Kingston Trio

 

Carl Belew wrote and recorded the original version of 'Am I That Easy To Forget,' which is now a standard and has been covered and recorded by countless artists.

 

J.J. Cale - Cocaine

 

Here's one for the Deadheads:

 

Legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Bush wrote 'Whiskey River,' one of Willie Nelson's biggest songs.