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: The song was written by Wilson Pickett , who originally recorded it, but Atlantic executives famously gave the song to Burke first, leading to a long-standing rivalry between the two artists.

: Released their version in 1964 on the Five by Five EP. if_you_need_me

: Included a cover on his 1965 debut album, Along Came Jones . : The song was written by Wilson Pickett

: A Swedish rock group featuring future ABBA member Benny Andersson, who covered it in the mid-60s. 📚 Literary & Modern References who originally recorded it

: Solomon Burke released his version on Atlantic Records in 1963.

: Finally released his own version on his debut album, It's Too Late , also in 1963.