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When did The Byrds cover the song Jesus Is Just Alright?
The first cover version of the song was recorded by the Los Angeles band The Byrds on their 1969 album, Ballad of Easy Rider.
Was Jesus Is Just Alright released on an album?
Yes, Ballad of Easy Rider.
Was Jesus Is Just Alright popular?
The Doobie Brothers' version of the song was released in November 1972 and it became a hit in the United States, peaking at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Was The Doobie Brothers' version different than the original Jesus Is Just Alright?
The Doobie Brothers' rendition does include an extra bridge that the band added themselves.
What else was notable about the Doobie Brother's version?
the song's musical arrangement is very similar to the one used by The Byrds

Question: Was The Doobie Brothers' version successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was The Doobie Brothers' version successful?