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I Shot the Sheriff: The Wailers vs Eric Clapton
The Wailers recorded “I Shot the Sheriff” first, in 1973. Eric Clapton's cover came a year later, in 1974.
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Bob Marley & the Wailers' 1973 song became Eric Clapton's only US #1 a year later — and reggae's first crossover smash.ⓘ source
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- Who sang “I Shot the Sheriff” first?
- The Wailers recorded “I Shot the Sheriff” first, in 1973. Eric Clapton's cover came a year later, in 1974.
- When did The Wailers release “I Shot the Sheriff”?
- The Wailers released “I Shot the Sheriff” in 1973.
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