The original version was by George Jones and Melba Montgomery from 1963.  Here’s more on the history of the recording.

John Prine and Iris Dement covered it in 1999.  I really like the way Southern Culture on the Skids makes it loud and fast in their 2007 cover.

Randy Newman wrote the song in 1966.  It was originally recorded by Eric Burdon.  Newman’s version appeared in 1970.  Three Dog Night had a number one record with it, also in 1970.  Their version is much closer to Burdon’s recording than Newman’s.

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The original version is by Merle Haggard from 1965.  Rosanne Cash covered it in 1981.

I love the line “You’re turning down the flame of love to low”

A minor Buddy Holly song covered by Richard and Linda Thompson on the BBC in 1975.