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I Want Candy: The Strangeloves vs Bow Wow Wow

The Strangeloves recorded “I Want Candy” first, in 1965. Bow Wow Wow's cover came 17 years later, in 1982.

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Then · the original

I Want Candy by The Strangeloves — cover art Listen on Apple Music

I Want Candy

The Strangeloves · 1965

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I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow — cover art Listen on Apple Music

I Want Candy

Bow Wow Wow · 1982

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The Strangeloves' 1965 Bo-Diddley-beat stomper became a new-wave MTV staple for Bow Wow Wow in 1982.ⓘ source

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Who sang “I Want Candy” first?
The Strangeloves recorded “I Want Candy” first, in 1965. Bow Wow Wow's cover came 17 years later, in 1982.
When did The Strangeloves release “I Want Candy”?
The Strangeloves released “I Want Candy” in 1965.

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