Measure the Music: Jackson 5’s “Who’s Loving You?”
By Jake Padilla
Measure 3
This song is written and originally performed by Smokey Robinson. After listening to the Jackson 5 cover of this song however, it makes the original seem superfluous in a way.
Many cover songs have this affect in my opinion. And many do not. I see covering a song as an opportunity to tell a story in a new and unique way. Covers are interpretations from alternate universes, giving versions of the song a different perspective.
In other words…I like covers!
Listen: Who’s Loving You?