# How many songs had made to top 40 at least twice, in versions by male and female performer(s) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 23, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087 "2014-05-23T13:51:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/1 "2014-05-23T13:51:29Z")
I had trouble wording the title, but the question was posed by thinking about how “You Keep Me Hanging On” charted first by the (female) Supremes and later by the (male) Vanilla Fudge. Any other songs appear on the charts sung first by one gender and later by the other? ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/2 "2014-05-23T13:56:53Z")
“Loco-Motion,” Little Eva, Grand Funk Railroad, Kylie Minogue “Crimson and Clover,” Tommy James, Joan Jett ---
**Author:** ![Orr\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ee59a6/32.png) [@Orr\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orr_G)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/3 "2014-05-23T13:57:36Z")
“I Will Survive” First by Gloria Gaynor and then somewhat recently by Cake. ---
**Author:** ![Sean\_Factotum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Sean\_Factotum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sean_Factotum)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/4 "2014-05-23T13:59:32Z")
Well, if you count the Dutch charts, “If Not For You” reached 30 by Bob Dylan, and 11 by Olivia Newton-John. Surprisingly, George Harrison’s version never charted anywhere in the world that I can find - probably because I don’t think it was ever released as a single. ---
**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/5 "2014-05-23T14:03:33Z")
I am not sure how it played, but “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” was released more or less simultaneously by Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand. I recall hearing a DJ’s cut of the two solo works into a faux duet. In modern parlance, it went so viral they went back to the studio and recorded it that way. I am pretty sure the duet was high on the charts, and so was Diamond’s… not sure about Barb’s. I don’t know of many cases quite like that one. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/6 "2014-05-23T14:11:00Z")
**American Pie** , though most people insist there was only one version. ---
**Author:** ![DChord568](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@DChord568](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DChord568)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/7 "2014-05-23T14:21:42Z")
“I Think We’re Alone Now.” Tommy James and the Shondells and Tiffany. Both made it to #1, which may be the only example of that you’ll find using this thread’s parameters. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/8 "2014-05-23T14:22:51Z")
“A Hazy Shade of Winter,” Simon & Garfunkel, The Bangles “MacArthur Park,” Richard Harris, Donna Summer “Respect,” Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/9 "2014-05-23T14:28:05Z")
> [@DChord568](#): > > “I Think We’re Alone Now.” Tommy James and the Shondells and Tiffany. Both made it to #1, which may be the only example of that you’ll find using this thread’s parameters. I already mentioned “The Loco-Motion.” Both the Little Eva and Grand Funk versions made #1. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/10 "2014-05-23T14:39:43Z")
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” - Both Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight charted with it (#1 and #2 respectively.) “Proud Mary” - First by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later by Ike & Tina Turner ---
**Author:** ![edwards\_beard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7bcc69/32.png) [@edwards\_beard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwards_beard)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/11 "2014-05-23T14:41:50Z")
“You Can’t Hurry Love” The Supremes and Phil Collins ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/12 "2014-05-23T14:41:59Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > **American Pie** , though most people insist there was only one version. What female cover made the top 40? ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/13 "2014-05-23T14:51:03Z")
Madonna’s reached #29 in the US. (Despite not being released as a single…) ---
**Author:** ![edwards\_beard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7bcc69/32.png) [@edwards\_beard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwards_beard)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/14 "2014-05-23T14:51:35Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > What female cover made the top 40? Madonna D’oh Ninja’d ---
**Author:** ![DChord568](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@DChord568](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DChord568)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/15 "2014-05-23T14:56:49Z")
Can’t neglect cover queen Linda Ronstadt: When Will I Be Loved (Everly Brothers) That’ll Be the Day (Crickets) Blue Bayou (Roy Orbison) If you expand the criteria to the UK charts, there’s also:: I Can’t Let Go (The Hollies – missed the US Top 40 by a bit, but was Top 10 in the UK) You’re No Good (The Swingin’ Blue Jeans’ cover made the UK charts) I’m away so can’t consult my chart books for verification. There’s also “it’s So Easy,” but I don’t think Buddy Holly’s version charted. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/16 "2014-05-23T15:05:00Z")
Abraham Martin & John: Dion, Miracles, Moms Mabley Ain’t That A Shame: Pat Boone, Fats Domino, 4 Seasons Ain’t Too Proud To Beg: Temptations, Rolling Stones Alfie: Cher, Dionne Warwick All By Myself: Eric Carmen, Celine Dion All Cried Out: Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Allure Along Came Jones: Ray Stevens, Coasters Always And Forever: Heatwave, Whistle ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/17 "2014-05-23T15:09:29Z")
“Landslide” written by Stevie Nicks, performed by Fleetwood Mac, Smashing Pumpkins, and Dixie Chicks. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/18 "2014-05-23T15:10:50Z")
> [@DChord568](#): > > “I Think We’re Alone Now.” Tommy James and the Shondells and Tiffany. Both made it to #1, which may be the only example of that you’ll find using this thread’s parameters. The original only made it to #4. ETA: In the US. There is also the Girls Aloud version which made the UK top five. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Greenjeans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.greenjeans/32/551_2.png) [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/19 "2014-05-23T15:11:27Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Abraham Martin & John: Dion, Miracles, Moms Mabley > Ain’t That A Shame: Pat Boone, Fats Domino, 4 Seasons > Ain’t Too Proud To Beg: Temptations, Rolling Stones > Alfie: Cher, Dionne Warwick > All By Myself: Eric Carmen, Celine Dion > All Cried Out: Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Allure > Along Came Jones: Ray Stevens, Coasters > Always And Forever: Heatwave, Whistle I think you might have missed the part about “male and female performer(s)”. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087/20 "2014-05-23T15:14:04Z")
“Ain’t to proud to beg” works anyway: TLC [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-songs-had-made-to-top-40-at-least-twice-in-versions-by-male-and-female-performer-s/689087.md?page=2)