Derived from fictional musicians, this band returned the song to its roots of joyous soul. The Commitments – “Take Me to The River” “Take Me to The River” (1991 – original from 1974) The Reverend Al Green

This pulsating, rhythmic, funky, idiosyncratic rendition by Talking Heads stands far above most other versions. Talking Heads – “Take Me to The River” “Take Me to The River” (1978 – original from 1974)