From the wiki: “‘I’ve Got a Thing About You Baby’ is a soulful, laid-back track written and first recorded in 1972 by Tony Joe White, a singer-songwriter known for his swamp rock style. The song was first released in 1972 on White’s album The Train I’m On. It has a bluesy, groove-heavy vibe with a subtle romantic charm, which fits well within White’s signature style that blends country, blues, and rock.

“Billy Lee Riley, known for his contributions to early rockabilly music in the 1950s, covered the song later in his career in 1972. His rendition brought a distinctive flavor to the track, combining his rockabilly roots with a more polished country and blues influence.

“The song gained wider attention when Elvis Presley covered it in 1974. Elvis’s version was released as a single and became a hit, reaching #39 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also included on Elvis’s album Good Times. Presley’s interpretation retained the smooth, soulful feel but added his signature vocal flair and more prominent backing instrumentation.”

Billy Lee Riley, “I’ve Got a Thing About You Baby” (1972):

Elvis Presley, “I’ve Got a Thing About You Baby” (1974):

From the wiki: “‘Lover Please’ was written by a 16-year old Billy Swan in 1960 and was first recorded by Mirt Mirley & the Rhythm Steppers the same year at Bill Black’s Lyn Lou studio in Memphis, engineered by Chips Moman, and released on Black’s Louis record label. It was commercially unsuccessful. Black went ahead and produced a second recording for his Louis label, this time by Dennis Turner (who had first introduced the teenage Swan to Mirt Mirley), that created some regional interest — especially in St. Louis, MO — but it did not chart nationally.

“Nonetheless, the song came to the attention of producer Shelby Singleton who persuaded Clyde McPhatter (formerly of two dominant 1950s era groups – the Dominoes, and the Drifters) to record ‘Lover Please’. Charting in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, McPhatter’s ‘Lover Please’ would be his last Top 40 hit but would also be his first European hit, peaking at #6 in Norway.

“Other covers followed, including charting arrangements by the Vernons Girls in the U.K. in 1962 and U.S. country singer Bobby G. Rice in 1971. Swan would release his over arrangement of ‘Lover Please’ song on his 1974 album I Can Help.

“Swan’s friend Kris Kristofferson and his then-wife, Rita Coolidge liked his arrangement enough to record their own version of the song in 1975 which reached #42 on the adult contemporary chart. It was featured on their 1974 album Breakaway. Although their arrangement did not make the Country Singles chart, their recording still won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards in 1976.”

Dennis Turner, “Lover Please” (1960):

Clyde McPhatter, “Lover Please” (1962):

The Vernons Girls, “Lover Please” (1962):

Bobby G. Rice, “Lover Please” (1971):

Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge, “Lover Please” (1975):

Cindy Church, “Lover Please” (1997):

From the wiki: “‘Can’t Get Enough of You, Baby’ was written by Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer, and was first recorded by the Four Seasons in 1965 for their album Working My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits. The protopunk band ? and the Mysterians covered it in 1967 for their second album Action. Their version was the first to chart, reaching #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 when released as a promotional single.

“Thirty years later, the song was covered by Smash Mouth for the soundtrack to the 1998 film Can’t Hardly Wait and was also released as the lead promotional single from the band’s second studio album, Astro Lounge (1999). It, too, charted in the U.S., plus Canada and Australia.”

? & the Mysterians, “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby” (1967):

Smash Mouth, “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby” (1998):

From the wiki: “‘(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm‘ was written by Elmer Bernstein for the 1955 film The Man with the Golden Arm, directed by Otto Preminger. Upon the film’s release, Bernstein’s score garnered widespread acclaim, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture. The score’s success not only elevated Bernstein’s status as a composer but also influenced the future direction of film music, particularly with its incorporation of jazz elements.

“The film’s score, particularly its main themes, has left a significant mark on the landscape of film music, characterized by its innovative and daring use of jazz elements which reflected the gritty and tense atmosphere of the film, effectively conveying the film’s themes of addiction, struggle, and the redemption of a drug-addicted jazz musician portrayed by Frank Sinatra.

“In addition to its critical acclaim, ‘(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm‘ achieved additional commercial success, leading to numerous recordings and adaptations over the years, cementing its place as a classic example of film music.

“The song was first commercially released by Richard Maltby & His Orchestra, debuting on the Billboard Top 100 chart the week of March 17, 1956. The following week, two more recordings — by Bernstein and by Billy May — debuted on the same chart the week of March 24, 1956 with the latter recording achieving Top 10 chart success in the U.K.

“Jet Harris revived ‘(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm‘ in the U.K. in 1962 with a guitar-centric arrangement that peaked at #12 on the UK Singles chart. The U.K. rock band The Sweet also covered the song in 1976 for their album Desolation Boulevard (from which came the hit ‘Fox on the Run’) that begins with the Billy May U.K. hit recording before segueing into a rock-oriented, drum-heavy arrangement.”

Richard Maltby & His Orchestra, “(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm” (1956):

Elmer Bernstein, “(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm” (1956):

Billy May, “(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm” (1956):

Dick Jacobs, “(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm” (1956):

Jet Harris, “(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm” (1962):

The Sweet, “(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm” (1974):

From the wiki: “‘Travelin’ Blues’ was written by Jimmie Rodgers and Shelly Lee Alley, and first performed by Rodgers, often referred to as the ‘Father of Country Music’. The song showcases Rodgers’ unique blend of country, blues, and folk influences, coupled with his distinctive yodeling style, and exemplified Rodgers’ early mastery of the blues and his ability to fuse it with country elements.

“Rodgers first recorded ‘Travelin’ Blues’ on October 22, 1929, in Camden, New Jersey, for the Victor Talking Machine Company. The recording session featured Rodgers on vocals and guitar, accompanied by Lil Armstrong on piano and unknown fiddlers. The song would go on to become one of Rodgers’ signature songs. Recordings of ‘Travelin’ Blues’ were included on several of his albums, such as The Singing Brakeman (1932) as a 78 rpm, and Jimmie Rodgers Sings Folk Songs (1956) as a vinyl LP.

“Numerous artists have covered the song over the years, contributing to its enduring popularity within the country and blues music communities. Lefty Frizzell recorded an arrangement of ‘Travelin’ Blues’ in 1951 for his debut Columbia Records album, Songs of Jimmie Rodgers. Released as a promotional single for the album, ‘Travelin’ Blues’ peaked at #6 on the Billboard Top Country & Western Singles chart.

“Rodgers’ impact on country music is immeasurable. While specific songs never received awards or accolades, Rodgers’ innovative blend of country and blues and jazz, along with his distinctive vocal style, became a template for future country music artists. Rodgers would be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961, one of the Hall’s three initial inductees (along with Hank Williams and Fred Rose).”

Curly Fox & Texas Ruby, “Travelin’ Blues’ (1946):

Lefty Frizzell, “Traveln’ Blues” (1951):

Merle Haggard, “Travelin’ Blues” (1969):

Tuba Skinny, “Travelin’ Blues” (2022):