Cover Me
We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.
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Episodes
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
RIP DJ Dick Hugg.
Covers by: Johnny Tillotson, The Vogues, Elvis Presley, Marvin Berry & The Starlighters, Ghoti Hook, Human Nature, Craig Duncan & The Appalachian Orchestra
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
It doesn't get any more Led Zeppelin than this
Covers by: Vanilla Fudge, Bluegrass Tribute Players, Kaia Wilson, James lee Stanley & Dan Navarro, Greg Hester, AfroZep
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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Schools, fools, and dudes who are secretly cool all come up in the course of this spirited Beatles conversation.
Covers by: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, Santon Y Johnny, Stone The Crows, Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin, Sky, Caspar Babypants
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
No April Fool's Day pranks here. Just honest, quality yacht rock talk.
Covers by: Aretha Franklin, Matt Bianco, Shane Richie, Neri Per Caso and Mario Biondi, EURINGER
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
When you're in the back half of this episode just remember that the first hour didn't have any construction noises and that's pretty good.
Covers by: Landon Austin, Kurt Hugo Schneider and Kina Grannis, ZZanu, Anne-Caroline Joy, Gianni Bini, Molotov Cocktail Piano, River Town Saints
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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
What I wouldn't give to have someone page me right now...
Covers by: Patrick & Eugene, Novi Split, The Puppini Sisters, The Baseballs, Zachary James, Mandy Jones & Nikko Mad
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
I think Peter Gabriel should've released different versions of this song where "Big Dipper" was replaced with whatever roller coaster is popular in your region.
Covers by: Supreme Beat, Maiysha, Ad Asta, The Brand New Heavies, Morgan James, Arkells
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
This episode is just like a regular episode...but it's crazy.
Covers by: Pat Boone, Emm Gryner, Lounge Brigade, Bud E. Luv, Rachel Bloom, Zella Day
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
You're not gonna believe this but Whitney Houston actually does a pretty decent cover of this song.
Covers by: Whitney Houston, Sarah Washington, Gloria Gaynor, Kenny Rogers, Axel Boys Quartet, Ely Bruna, Melodicka Bros
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
I confused Phil Collins with Peter Gabriel in this episode but can you imagine if they were the same guy?
Covers by: Kenny Loggins, Johan Stengård, Celtic Woman, PelleK, Our Last Night, BOYS LIKE GIRLS
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