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Well-Known ’80s Hits That Turned Out to Be Covers

April 30, 2026 by Luzy Torrealba

#16: “Respect Yourself” by The Staple Singers – Bruce Willis (1987)

The Staple Singers released “Respect Yourself” in 1971, and it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 while topping the R&B chart. In 1987, Bruce Willis recorded his version for the album The Return of Bruno. Released as a single, it reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track surprised radio programmers and audiences alike, helped by Willis’ visibility on television at the time.

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