Cover Versions
Daddy Cool (band) covered this song as a single released in 1973
In 1983, Youth Brigade also performed "Duke of Earl" on their critically acclaimed debut album Sound & Fury"
Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders released a cover version in 1964. Another cover was recorded by the UK based doo-wop outfit Darts in 1979. It reached #6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Cornell Campbell did a reggae version on the Trojan Records label.
The Karate Lincolns, a punk rock American band, also performed this song in their 2010 release Pop Riggin
Sha Na Na, a rock and roll revival band, performed Duke of Earl live at the Woodstock Festival of 1969.
The Beach Boys, Orleans (band), and Red Hot Chili Peppers have also played their version of the song whilst on tour. Cypress Hill sampled "Duke of Earl" into one of their own hit songs, "Hand on the Pump", on their 1991 self-titled album.
The song has also been sung by The Nylons, The Four Tops, New Edition, The Barron Knights and the Van-Dells.
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