Wanda Jackson, Silver Threads and Golden Needles (1956). With less of a country flavor, and more of a folk-rock sound, The Springfields' version is the best to my taste. Features Dusty Springfield before she went solo and a great guitar solo. Here's Dusty with her first and main solo hit. And here's a 1969 Linda Ronstadt version of Silver Threads.
Jackie De Shannon, another '60s cutie, here gives forth with Needles and Pins. The British group The Searchers provide a competent cover.
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