Notable Cover Versions
- As abovementioned, the song was covered by the Wise Guys and also by Rich Holly.
- Richard Clayderman released a cover of the song in 1983.
- Silvan Zingg included the song on his 2005 album Boogie Woogie Trilogy.
- Dagmar Krug released a single of Root Beer Rag as a tribute to Joel in 2012.
- Johnny Lingo's 2010 album Somewhere To Go features the song.
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