Ogawd and they say "American Pie" is obnoxious.
Puhleeze ... I am old enough to remember “Ebb Tide” when it was strictly instrumental, then Al Hibler’s hit with lyrics. Song’s been covered and covered and covered.
I think the reason the RIghteous Broz version is so popular is their incredible voice range (and “Ghosts”). IIRC, it wasn’t really till the movie that their song, then years old, became a hit.