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

: 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. if_you_need_me

: A Swedish rock group featuring future ABBA member Benny Andersson, who covered it in the mid-60s. 📚 Literary & Modern References : Released their version in 1964 on the Five by Five EP

The song is a cornerstone of the 1960s soul sound, bridging the gap between traditional rhythm and blues and modern soul music. who originally recorded it