Etta James did this song sometime later, but I love to hear my late beautiful precious Billy Joe Royal sing it! The only downside to it in my opinion is the way that it ends because of how fast it fades. Lyrics are still being put out there and because of how fast the song fades, we don't get to hear the rest of what is being put out there.
God bless you and his family always!!!
Holly
P.S. 1965 is when his rendition was released.