The song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Specials (who helped it reach a new audience during the 2-Tone era), Amy Winehouse , and Reel Big Fish .
"Monkey Man" is most famously a classic reggae song, but it is also the title of a recent action film and a Rolling Stones track. Depending on which "Original" you are looking for, here is the relevant content: 1. The Reggae Classic (1969)
It was one of the first songs to help reggae achieve international popularity.
The most iconic "Monkey Man - Original" is by the Jamaican ska/reggae group , released in 1969.