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The Vibrations: “My Girl Sloopy” / “Hang on Sloopy”

Posted: March 14, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “My Girl Sloopy” / “Hang on Sloopy” -The Vibrations
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Count Basie vs. Daddy Memphis vs. Die Toten Hosen
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“My Girl Sloopy” was written by Wes Farrell and Burt Russell (although some contend that it was written by a high school kid who sold it to Russell). Its first recording was by The Vibrations and released in 1964 to some acclaim, reaching #10 on the R&B chart and #26 on the US pop chart. A year later The McCoys changed the name of the song to “Hang on Sloopy” and released their version, which reached #1 on the US pop chart.

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The Original

The Vibrations:

 

The Most Popular

 

The McCoys:

 

The McCoys frontman was a 16-year-old by the name of Rick Zehringer soon to be known as Rick Derringer. Bad move in my opinion. When I think of the All American Boy the name Zehringer immediately comes to mind.

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Count Basie vs. Daddy Memphis vs. Die Toten Hosen

 

Count Basie:
Daddy Memphis:
Die Toten Hosen:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On?!!? 

 

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