The South African progressive rock band Abstract Truth released a 1970 album full of fascinating cover versions – from Donovan and Bob Dylan to Charles Mingus, Paul Desmond, and even the Gershwin classic Summertime.

And it’s exactly this version that joins the long list of brilliant Summertime interpretations we celebrate here on CoverLove. Masterpieces like this keep resurfacing on vinyl in new and surprising ways.

👉 Tip: Check out the search function under the Search menu and type in Summertime – you’ll find many more interpretations of this timeless classic.