On the subject of covers, here's a song that gets the "original vinyl only" brigade's knickers in a twist. Gone with the wind is my love. Generally understood on the soul scene to be by Rita and the Tiaras. IMO a very good song and a good midtempo dancer. Is it or isn't it the original, though? It was certainly the first version issued, of that there is no doubt. However, a couple of months before the Rita version was recorded, the song was recorded by Gloria Jones, also with the Tiaras as the backing group. That wasn't released at the time because Gloria "didn't like the sound of her voice" on that track. It was Gloria who suggested to Rita (Rita Graham) she should give the song a go. Rita liked the recording as did the recording company, Dore. It was released in 1967. Rereleased in 1979 on Destiny (I have that version). In 2012, Gloria's version was finally released on Soul Purpose (which I also have). The original recording but not the first release. On the occasions I've played the song out, it's been Gloria's version because I prefer it.

I've not even attempted to buy the Dore version of "Rita", simply because it's very rare and a quality copy comes in at around £4K these days.