Written by Paul McCartney while on retreat in Rishikesh India, the song appeared on the 1968 Beatles double album known as the White Album.

The song has been covered by everyone from Chuck Berry to Motorhead

Back in 1987 Billy Joel released a live album of concert footage from his performances in Russia, the song was released as a single and was the first single by Billy Joel that was not an original recording.

Check out this week's Got Ya Covered Video  Billy Joel with 'Back in the USSR'

Also enjoy a few other cover versions along with the live version from the original artists below.

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