Cover vs. Original

The Letter


The Box Tops scored their first hit with the song "The Letter", but Joe Cocker made it an international hit when he spruced it up with his English - Soul vocal styling. Joe Cocker's version was the first I ever heard and was moved by, but it is just a well crafted song, making the original stand up in its simplicity.

- Tyler, Atlanta, United States, 19.06.2007


Joe Cocker
1970

vs.

The Box Tops
1967

CD-Cover: Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs and English Men 42.8 % 57.2 % CD-Cover: The Box Tops - The Best of the Box Tops: Soul Deep
Results of the voting: Cover versus Original
Click on the cover for listening Click on the cover for listening
Joe Cocker 474 Votes The Box Tops

Comments about The Letter:

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No offense, but I can't stand any of Joe Cocker's covers.
On top of that, the original is one of my favorite songs.
- Norah, New Hampshire, United States, 18.01.2008
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