In 1965, The Walker Brothers released a cover version of a Bacharach/David song that had been a minor hit for Jerry Butler three years earlier. With the powerful lead vocal of Scott Walker, the new version became a hit around the world. I already had the original on record, but I bought the new version too.
Here are both versions.
(It was also covered by Dionne Warwick, but not until 1970.)
beetleypete 
Another great song, Pete. I still like the original best.
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It’s a great song that can stand many cover versions. But I know what you mean, originals are usually hard to beat.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That is true. Best to you, Pete.
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Another lovely gem from the past. Thanks, Pete! xx Michael
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It’s still a great song, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’d not heard the Jerry Butler version before…I prefer the Walker Bros version Scott Walker has a great ballad voice x
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I also bought some of Scott’s solo records. He only had to sing one word for listeners to know it was him.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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The version that seems to be in the dim recesses of my memory is the Walker Brothers’.
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It was the biggest hit version, I believe.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I remember the Jerry Butler and Dionne Warwick versions, but not the Walker one. I would note that I always been amused at the term “cover” when it comes to songs and instrumentals. It makes it sound as if they are trying to hide the earlier version(s). Warmest regards, ED
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Sometimes they were, I’m sure.
The Beatles had a massive hit in the UK with ‘Twist and Shout’. The Isley Brothers hit version was never mentioned, nor was the original release by the Top Notes. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I remember the Dionne Warwick version, but did not know these two. Jerry Butler had a great voice.
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He did indeed. This was my favourite of his, when he was ‘funkier’. 🙂
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I love the Jerry Butler version especially but they are both good.
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It’s such a good song, almost every version is worth listening to.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow, they wrote some terrific music, this is an excellent example.
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It is indeed, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Anything by the Walker Brothers always reminds me of being clamped to a tomography machine for radiotherapy, as their records always seemed to be playing in the room at the time. Excuse me if I don’t listen to it, lol.
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Sorry to hear that, Stevie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve always loved Scott Walker’s voice: it’s instantly recognisable. Cheers, Jon.
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Such a powerful ballad singer, I agree.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I didn’t know the origin of this song. Interesting.
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Many popular songs have good ‘back stories’, Robbie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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