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*[[Aretha Franklin]] from the album ''[[Aretha Arrives]]'' (1967). |
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*[[United States|American]] [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] and [[boogie-woogie]] [[pianist]] and [[singer]] [[Little Willie Littlefield]] recorded a version for his 1997 album ''[[The Red One (Little Willie Littlefield album)|The Red One]], |
*[[United States|American]] [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] and [[boogie-woogie]] [[pianist]] and [[singer]] [[Little Willie Littlefield]] recorded a version for his 1997 album ''[[The Red One (Little Willie Littlefield album)|The Red One]], |
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*[[Humble Pie]] recorded a powerful, Slow Blues/Rock version for their [[Smokin']] release in 1972''. |
*[[Humble Pie]] recorded a powerful, Slow Blues/Rock version for their [[Smokin' (Humble Pie album)|Smokin']] release in 1972''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 21:32, 1 April 2016
"I Wonder" is a 1944 song written and originally performed by Pvt. Cecil Gant. The original version, released on the Bronze label, made it to number one on the Juke Box Race Records chart and was Pvt. Gant's most successful release.[1] In February 1945, pianist, Roosevelt Sykes hit number one with his version of the song. Roosevelt Sykes version is notable in that it replaced Pvt. Gant's version, at number one on the Juke Box Race Records chart.[2]
Other cover versions
- Also in 1945, vocalist Warren Evans reached number six on the Juke Box Chart with his version of song.[3]
- Also in 1945, Louis Armstrong recorded his own version of "I Wonder" which peaked at number three on the Juke Box Chart.[4]
- Aretha Franklin from the album Aretha Arrives (1967).
- American R&B and boogie-woogie pianist and singer Little Willie Littlefield recorded a version for his 1997 album The Red One,
- Humble Pie recorded a powerful, Slow Blues/Rock version for their Smokin' release in 1972.
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 223.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 563.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 193.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 33.
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