Who Did It Better? - Barrett Strong vs. John Lee Hooker (1959/1960)

We return with another installment of Who Did It Better? Listen to both versions of MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT) by Barrett Strong 00:01 and John Lee Hooker 02:37 and share your thoughts in the comments section.

"Money (That's What I Want)" is a rhythm and blues song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, which was the first hit record for Gordy's Motown enterprise. Barrett Strong recorded it in 1959 as a single for the Tamla label, distributed nationally on Anna Records. Many artists later recorded the tune, including the Beatles in 1963 and the Flying Lizards in 1979. - Wikipedia

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