Who Did It Better? - Betcha By Golly Wow (1972/1976/1996)

This one comes as a suggestion from Charles Woods. As always, listen to versions by The Stylistics, Norman Connors (feat. Phyllis Hyman) and Prince then share your thoughts in the comments.
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"Keep Growing Strong" is a song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed that was originally recorded by Connie Stevens on the Bell Records label in 1970. The composition later scored a hit when it was released by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics in 1972 under its better known title, "Betcha By Golly, Wow"

A year after Stevens’ original version was released, the group The Stylistics recorded a more successful cover version as an R&B ballad under the name the song is best known today, "Betcha By Golly, Wow". It was the third track from The Stylistics' 1971 debut self-titled album[2]; released as a single in 1972, it reached No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[1][3] Billboard ranked it as the No. 18 song for 1972. It also climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart[3], and reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1972.[4] The Stylistics' recording sold over one million copies globally, earning the band a gold disc The award was presented by the RIAA on April 17, 1972.[1] It was the band's second gold disc.

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