Hey, Western Union Man
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Chart positions
| Chart (1968) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| CAN RPM [3] | 15 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1 |
Cover versions
- Al Kooper – on his 1968 album I Stand Alone.
- Diana Ross and The Supremes – on their Let the Sunshine In album (1969).
- In 1970, Grant Green – on the live album Alive!, recorded at the Cliche Lounge in Newark, New Jersey.
- Bruce Springsteen – for his 2022 album, Only the Strong Survive.
References
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