Decades later, the track found a second life through two very different versions:
The story of is a rare tale of a song that traveled through three generations of music history before becoming a global phenomenon in the 2020s. The Origin: 1967
Long before they won Eurovision, (the Italian band whose name means "moonshine" in Danish) performed "Beggin’" in 2017 during their time on the Italian version of The X Factor . ManeskinВ Beggin
They recorded a studio version for their debut EP, Chosen , that same year. The recording was surprisingly simple, featuring only 21 audio tracks.
Today, Måneskin's version is often mistaken for an original by younger fans, serving as a testament to the band’s ability to take a 50-year-old soul classic and turn it into a modern rock anthem. Decades later, the track found a second life
That same year, the Norwegian hip-hop duo Madcon released a full cover. This version added rap verses and a modern pop-funk production, making it a huge international success across Europe. The Måneskin Takeover: 2017–2021
For years, the cover remained a fan favorite in Italy. However, after Måneskin won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021 , their back catalog exploded on TikTok. The recording was surprisingly simple, featuring only 21
The song was originally written by and Peggy Farina . It was first released in 1967 by the legendary American group The Four Seasons , led by Frankie Valli. While it was a minor hit at the time, reaching #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, it eventually became a cult classic within the Northern Soul scene in the UK. The 2007 Renaissance