Now I love a good Soul cover version as much as the next person, but what about those forgetton original Soul tunes that were overtaken by the more famous/successful cover version?! Heres a selection of great Soul cuts that came before their better known later interpretations!
First up a 1979 Prince tune covered in ’84 by Chaka, we’ve a Funk anthem that was writtern and recorded initially by Blue Eyed Soul artist Mark Capini, everyone knows Arethas- Respect but it was 1st recorded by its writer- the great Otis 2 years earlier in 1965, theres a little known Airplay recording of a hit tune that was held back by the record company so it could appear 1st on Earth Wind and Fire’s I Am LP so techinically still a cover and to end theres a the more laid backRuby Andrew song that become a high energy Disco hit some years later... plus more top 1st takes of great tunes!
Enjoy Soul people!!
Grizz- The Soul Mixtape
Prince- I feel for you
Average White Band- What cha gonna do for me
Mark Capini- I believe in miracles
Bessie Banks- Go now
Sir Mack Rice- Mustang Sally
Otis Redding- Respect
Lamont Dozier- Going back to my roots
Airplay- After the love is gone
Ruby Andrews- Casanova
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