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.
Decades later, the track found a second life through two very different versions:
They recorded a studio version for their debut EP, Chosen , that same year. The recording was surprisingly simple, featuring only 21 audio tracks. ManeskinВ Beggin
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
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 For years, the cover remained a fan favorite in Italy
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 .
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. The recording was surprisingly simple, featuring only 21
"Beggin’" became a viral sensation, surpassing their Eurovision-winning song "Zitti e buoni" in global charts. It reached the Top 10 in over 30 countries and became their most popular track on platforms like Spotify and YouTube .