Name That Tune #17 (Name The Original)
July 17, 2008 by Dave
Filed under Name that Tune
So, that last one certainly caught your imagination….
4 Points go to: Dan, Trishabug, Alan Novich, rettaric, Clete6, Trish and Todd, Spnnrn…
These fine people knew that the clip was performed by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.
2 Points go to: Renfield, Mike (mscho), Debi, Mark, Spudpar, Mike (daddyo), ladylion & TOM L
They knew that the original was sung by Tom Jones and the song was of course Delilah.

photo credit: gumdropgas
So, I enjoyed that so much that I’m going to do another one, only this time I think it may be a little more difficult (being the optimist that I am of course lol)
But before we start I would like to recommend “Total Oldies” to you all. This is a social network site started by me especially for lovers of oldies music… On this site you can discuss oldie themes, put up pics whatever you like, all in the privacy of Total Oldies. For only registered members can see your page, therefore no risk… A few days after starting this project, we already have 18 members, and I’m sure you will enjoy this … go to http://www.totaloldies.ning.com and register now ![]()
Over to todays song - a legendary song, made famous by a legendary band, sung today by another legendary band… but who are they all? I’m sure you will find out …
- Who is singing the actual clip (2 points)
- Who made this song famous (1 point)
- The title of the song (1 point)
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(BTW - I seem to be having certain problems with the player. Its probably my computer gone wonky again, but if you hear nothing, just let me know…cheers)


Mike on Thu, 17th Jul 2008 11:27 pm
Ok, the clip sounds like it’s The Staple Singers with Mavis on vocals, the song is Definitely We Can Work It Out and the original version is by those four Liverpudlians, The Bait-uhlls aka The Beatles.
Spnnrn on Fri, 18th Jul 2008 6:53 pm
Not sure about this…is the song “We Can Work It Out” ? originally done by …The Beatles
I don’t know who is doing this cover. OK…you’ve stumped me!