✨Original Recording - Who originally sang the song "Mama Told Me Not to Come" ?

Who originally sang and wrote the song

"Mama Told Me Not to Come" ?

The song "Mama Told Me Not to Come" was written by Randy Newman and first recorded by 

 Eric Burdon & The Animals in 1966. 

Randy Newman later recorded his own version for his 1970 album 12 Songs.
The song is as a lighthearted reflection on the late-1960s Los Angeles music and counterculture scene.

Listen the first officially recorded and published version
 
of a track "Mama Told Me Not to Come" 

Distinguishing between an original song and a later remake comes down to comparing the recording history, production style, and release context.

Notable Cover Versions

Three Dog Night version (1970) :

The track became a massive hit shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Tom Jones & Stereophonics version (2000) :

Featured on Reload, an album of duets and cover songs that became the highest-selling album of Tom Jones's career.

The Original Song: 
This is the first officially recorded and published version of a track. It establishes the core melody, lyrics, and the artist's original intent.

The Remake (or Cover): 
This is a completely new recording of an existing song. The artist or producer records fresh vocals and instruments from the ground up, rather than just using the original audio files. Remakes can either be faithful replicas of the original or drastically different reinterpretations.

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the original or the cover?

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