21 June 2011

Mungo Jerry inspiring Shaggy “In the Summertime”





While Mungo Jerry invite to "have a drink, have a drive..." Shaggy says "I'm going to ride and drive ...".  Whose side are you on?
 


Written Ray Dorset
Original Version Mungo Jerry      
Original Song's Title In the Summertime    
Year 1970




Cover Version Shaggy ft. Rayvon  
Song's Title In the Summertime    
Year 1995



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Both versions of  “In the Summertime” intended to celebrate the good days of Summer. In the beginning of the 70’s Mungo Jerry’s original version became the biggest-selling single of the  year (1970) in UK and reached the #1 position on charts around the world.  25 years later Shaggy releases a new version, reflecting the modern-days lifestyle being also very successful in various countries.

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