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In 1976, the power-pop band Tattoo released a cover version of the song as a B-side opener on their self-titled album. Tattoo included songwriter Dann Klawon and former Choir guitarist Wally Bryson. This version includes the "missing" second verse, that was not on the 45 RPM single. "Tattoo" is
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