The song "I Fought the Law and the Law Won" was originally written by Sonny Curtis of the Crickets and first recorded in 1960 by the Crickets. However, the version that became widely popular and a top-ten hit was by the Bobby Fuller Four in 1966. Additionally, the song has been famously covered by the punk rock band The Clash in 1979, which helped make it an enduring rock classic. Summary:
- Original writer and performer: Sonny Curtis & the Crickets (1960)
- Most popular hit version: Bobby Fuller Four (1966)
- Famous cover version: The Clash (1979)
So, the song was sung originally by the Crickets but most famously by Bobby Fuller Four and later notably covered by The Clash.