I prefer KK's originals. Used to take this Kris Kristofferson - Singer / Songwriter to parties to prove it to others that his McGee is better than Joplin's. I really hate her voice.
"Plastic Love" by Mariya Takeuchi (to see the English translation of the lyrics turn on the closed captioning)
'Happy Anniversary' - Ellie Greenwich 1963 demo for song written by Ellie with Tony Powers; the released version (arranged by Jack Nitzsche) was by Pat Powdrill (who would later become a member of the Ikettes, replacing Pat "P.P." Arnold in 1966) Pat Powdrill - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY (Jack Nitzsche) (1963) Pat Powdrill
Joe Melson - 'Dance' (1962) Roy Orbison's regular early 1960s songwriting partner - this appears to be the only one of their songs that they both released on record at the time; Joe's recording was on the B-side of a John D. Loudermilk song 'Love is a Dangerous Thing'; Roy's version was issued on the "Crying" LP ➜Roy Orbison - Dance A demo with the two of them, included on a Bear Family Records box set I Guess I'm Lonely - Roy Orbison & Joe Melson Melson, Joe
Bill Dees - 'Oh, Pretty Woman' (1989) Roy's regular songwriting partner from 1964 He died in 2012 Songwriter Bill Dees Dead at 73
'Just Let it Happen' - Chip Taylor, 1966 demo for song written with Trade Martin released on Kapp by Chi Chi (aka Chi Chi McCauley) Chi Chi - JUST LET IT HAPPEN (1966) and by the Arbors on Date Just Let It Happen
'Travelin' Man' - Jerry Fuller (#1 hit for Ricky Nelson in 1961) (followed by 'Young Girl') 'It's Up to You' (#6 for Ricky Nelson in 1962) It's up to You Official Jerry Fuller, Songwriter, Web Site - Biography Songs written by Jerry Fuller | SecondHandSongs
It's Only Roy (Rick Bell and Michael Lanning) - I'm Not You (was recorded by Sylvie Vartan in French as Qui Tu Es)
Neil Sedaka - The Girl I Left Behind Me (was recorded by several artists, most notably The Monkees) There is also this earlier demo recording.
Franke & the Knockouts (Franke Previte on lead vocals) - Hungry Eyes (was recorded by Eric Carmen) Cowriter John DeNicola has released a solo version of this song as well as a solo version of (I've Had) The Time of My Life (Franke & the Knockouts' version was mentioned earlier in the thread): Hungry Eyes I've Had the Time of My Life
'Greener Days' - David Gates (1975) 1967/8 versions issued by the Gants; Peter & Gordon; the Paris Sisters; and in the UK Judith Powell who was unfortunately featured in a BBC Man Alive documentary "Can She Sing? Does it Matter?" Cover versions of Greener Days written by David Gates | SecondHandSongs
'Half as Much' - Curley Williams & his Georgia Peach Pickers (1951) Hank Williams had recorded the song first, but held back on its release until 1952 in order to give the writer the first shot. Covered by Rosemary Clooney for the pop market. Cover versions of Half as Much written by Curley Williams | SecondHandSongs Williams, Curley
'Born in Chicago' - Nick Gravenites (2004) Cover versions of Born in Chicago written by Nick Gravenites | SecondHandSongs
'It's Late' - Dorsey Burnette Cover versions of It's Late written by Dorsey Burnette | SecondHandSongs
'Don't Pay Them No Mind' - Bobby Scott (1969) written with Richard Ahlert; recordings include Nina Simone; Dee Dee Warwick Cover versions of Don't Pay Them No Mind written by Richard Ahlert, Bobby Scott | SecondHandSongs
'Drinkin' Champagne' - Bill Mack (with Willie Nelson) original 1967 release BILL MACK Drinking Champagne Original KAPP Recording circ 1965 Cover versions of Drinking Champagne written by Bill Mack | SecondHandSongs
'For You My Love' - Paul Gayten; 1957 recording of his song, unissued at the time. The song had been an r&b #1 for Larry Darnell at the end of 1949; and an r&b #8 a couple of months later for the Nat King Cole Trio with Nellie Lutcher Edgar Blanchard guitar solo; Gayten - piano; with Lee Allen - tenor sax; Rolan Cook - bass; Charles Williams -drums with many other versions - Cover versions of For You My Love by Paul Gayten | SecondHandSongs
Earl King - 'Let's Make a Better World' (1976) first recorded by Dr. John for "Desitively Bonnaroo" (1974) Do Re Mi (1962 hit for Lee Dorsey) Songs written by Earl King | SecondHandSongs
Hey! I was there at The Bottom Line when that was recorded! Great series of shows put on by Mr. Scelsa!
'Is a Blue Bird Blue' - Dan Penn (2018; filmed by audience member in Spain) The first of his songs to be recorded - a #35 hit for Conway Twitty in 1960 1965 version, released as a single by Dan on MGM, produced by Rick Hall DAN PENN/Is A Blue Bird Blue
'Backstreet Girl' - Jackie DeShannon demo song written with Sharon Sheeley; seems to have only had a couple of released versions, by Diana Dawn (US) and Adrienne Poster (UK)
'But I Do' - Bobby Charles co-writers credit to Paul Gayten Cover versions of But I Do written by Paul Gayten, Bobby Charles | SecondHandSongs