Other Versions
- Creedence Clearwater Revival on their (1969) album Willy and the Poor Boys. This version hit #1 in Mexico in 1970.
- Elvis Presley in the movie Elvis: That's the Way It Is.
- Esther Ofarim sang "Cottons Fields" live on television in 1969, with her then husband Abi Ofarim. They also recorded a German version, "Wenn ich bei Dir sein kann" in 1964.
- Harry Dean Stanton, in one scene of the film Cool Hand Luke, plays a sped-up version.
- Joe Dassin on 1989 Sony Music compilation Vol.2
- Johnny Cash on his album The Sound of Johnny Cash
- Johnny Mann Singers on the album Golden Folk Song Hits - Liberty LST-7253
- The Carter Sisters on their album The Best of The Carter Family (1966).
- Donna Douglas on her album Back on the Mountain.
- The Pogues on their 1989 album Peace and Love (while this version references the original in its lyrics, the song itself is not a cover per se)
- Teresa Brewer on The Muppet Show
- Udo Jürgens a 1968 single.
- Webb Pierce on the 1966 Decca album Webb's Choice
- Marching band arrangement as popularised by Kansas State University Marching Band and the Texas Tech University Marching Band by Joel Leach.
- The Angels on a 1962 b-side.
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