I think the music is pretty typical of the Motown/Stax era in the mid 60s, where it's usually functional session guys backing the singer (though she recorded for Uptown Records, not Motown, though she worked there as a songwriter). Personally, I think it's pretty snappy, but like most people, for me the Soft Cell version is the default, and it really is the best version I've heard. At least so far. Maybe the Blue Oyster Cult version is better. Maybe one day I'll find out.
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I think the music is pretty typical of the Motown/Stax era in the mid 60s, where it's usually functional session guys backing the singer (though she recorded for Uptown Records, not Motown, though she worked there as a songwriter). Personally, I think it's pretty snappy, but like most people, for me the Soft Cell version is the default, and it really is the best version I've heard. At least so far. Maybe the Blue Oyster Cult version is better. Maybe one day I'll find out.
Anyway, thanks for participating.