<Li> 1972--the song was covered by the Goose Creek Symphony, becoming their best - known recording </Li> <Li> 1974--The Supremes covered the song with their own lyrics, with all four members (Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson and Scherrie Payne) singing on lead </Li> <Li> 1976--the song was covered by the British folk group Swan Arcade </Li> <Li> 1980--German singer - songwriter Klaus Lage recorded a version in German language </Li>

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