Songs covered by Joe Jackson

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This page lists all the songs – written by others – that have been officially released, be it on regular albums, on B-sides of singles or on albums by various artists.

Hello, Hello, Who's Your Lady Friend?
Words by Worton David and Bert Lee, music by Harry Fragson (1913)
Released in 2005 on the soundtrack album The Greatest Game Ever Played.

Couldn't I Just Tell You
Words and music by Todd Rundgren
Original version by Todd Rundgren on the album "Something/Anything?" (1972)
Released in 2003 on the Japanese version of the album Volume 4 and on the UK single "Chrome". To be subsequently released on a Todd Rundgren tribute album.

Summer In The City
Written by John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian and Steve Boone
Original version by The Lovin' Spoonful (1966)
Released in 2000 on the live album Summer In The City

For Your Love
Words and music by Graham Gouldman
Original version by The Yardbirds on the album "For Your Love" (1965)
Released in 2000 on the live album Summer In The City

Mood Indigo
Written by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills and Barney Bigard
Released in 2000 on the live album Summer In The City

The In Crowd
Written by Billy Page
JJ's arrangement inspired by the version of the Ramsey Lewis Trio
Released in 2000 on the live album Summer In The City

Eleanor Rigby
Words and music by Paul McCartney
(although credited to John Lennon and Paul McCartney)
Original version by the Beatles on the album "Revolver" (1966)
Released in 2000 on the live album Summer In The City

King Of The World
Written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
Original version by Steely Dan on the album "Countdown To Ecstasy" (1973)
Released in 2000 on the live album Summer In The City

Statue Of Liberty
Words and music by Andy Partridge
Original version by XTC in 1978
Released in 1995 on the tribute album (by various artists) "A Testimonial Dinner – The Songs Of XTC"

Oh Well
Words and music by Peter Green
Original version by Fleetwood Mac in 1969 (UK #2, US #55)
Released in 1991 on the album Laughter & Lust

Tiger Rag
Words by Harry DaCosta, music by Edwin B. Edwards, D. James LaRocca, Anthony Sbarbaro and Larry Shields (1917).
Released in 1988 on the album Tucker

'Round Midnight
Written by Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams and Bernie Hanighen
Original version by Thelonious Monk
Released in 1984 on the album (by various artists) "That's The Way I Feel Now – A Tribute To Thelonious Monk"

Knock Me A Kiss
Words and music by Mike Jackson (1942).
Best-selling record by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.
Released in 1981 as a B-side of the single "Jumpin' Jive"

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
Written by C. Beeks and Lester Young (1947)

Jack, You're Dead
Words and music by Richard Miles and Walter Bishop (1946).
Best-selling record in 1947 by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Words and music by Billy Austin and Louis Jordan (1943).
Sung by Louis Jordan in the film "Follow The Boys" (1944), sung by The Delta Rhythm Boys in the film "Easy To Look At" (1945). Best-selling record in 1944 by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.

We The Cats (Shall Hep Ya)
Written by Cab Calloway and Jack Palmer
Original version by Cab Calloway

San Francisco Fan
Written by M. More
Original version by Cab Calloway

Five Guys Named Moe
Words by Larry Wynn, music by Jerry Bresler (1941).
Best-selling record by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.

Jumpin' Jive
Words and music by Cab Calloway, Fred Froeba and Jack Palmer (1939).
Original version by Cab Calloway.

You Run Your Mouth (And I'll Run My Business)
Written by Armstrong
Original version by Louis Jordan

What's The Use Of Getting Sober (When You're Gonna Get Drunk Again)
Words and music by Bubsy Meyers (1938).
Best-selling record in 1943 by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.

You're My Meat
Written by Skeets and Tolbert
Original version by Louis Jordan

Tuxedo Junction
Words and music by Buddy Feyne, William Johnson, Erskin Hawkins and Julian Dash (1940).
Original version by the Glenn Miller Orchestra (?)

How Long Must I Wait For You
Written by Paul Specht
Original version by Louis Jordan

The Harder They Come
Written by Jimmy Cliff.
Original version by Jimmy Cliff from the film soundtrack "The Harder They Come" (1972).
Released in 1980 as a single and in 1997 on compilation Master Series; also in 1996 on compilation Rock 'N' Reggae – Roots Of Rock

Come On
Written by Chuck Berry
Original version by Chuck Berry in 1961
Covered by the Rolling Stones in 1963 (their first single, reached #21 in the UK)
Released in 1979 as a live version on the B-side of the single "I'm The Man"