As a kid and with commercial radio we was hearing it from the Yardbirds, but Billy Boy Arnold it is said recorded the original. I still listen to Billy's version all the time and prefer it over the Jimmy Reed version. As for any "several lesser-know performers" I was always impressed with the 9 minute version by Blue Oyster Cult, it is outstanding, transformed to Rock n Roll, uptempo and of course Blazing Guitars. My opinion is and I have heard them all. "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees" the Best Rock LIVE album out there. Give it a try, from 1975. Billy Boy was also signed to VeeJay records, I think he had the first crack at recording it.
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