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Did you know that: the first cover version for “Wild World” was released a few months before the Cat Stevens’ original by Jimmy Cliff and that this song was the first
Cat Stevens’ song to chart in the US?
Following Jimmy Cliff steps were many the artists covering
“Wild World”. Some of them have
reached very good charts positions
around the world. Maxi Priest and Mr. Big are the two examples
highlighted.
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Written Cat Stevens
Original Version Cat Stevens
Original Song Title Wild World
Year 1970
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Cover Version Jimmy Cliff
Year 1971
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Cover Version Maxi Priest
Year 1988
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Cover Version Mr. Big
Year 1993
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