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
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Unmarketable Mayhem continues with Rod Stewart's 1981, "Young Turks"! Listen in to hear all about young love, black diamonds, and what it really means to drive a pickup truck!
Covers by: Sexton Blake, Pieter Embrechts & The New Radio Kings, Tony Halchak, Moonlight Desires, Rude Boy George, Misty Miller
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
We take a break from Unmarketable May(hem) to talk with returning guest, Will Gill, about another 1998 power ballad made for a film! That's right, it's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. Stick around to the end for a special bonus segment, "As We Always Say...," made by Will Gill! It's very exciting!
Covers by: Mark Chesnutt, New Found Glory, The Lounge-O-Leers, Griswolds, Lee Francis
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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
We don't want the world to see us, but we do want the world to listen to this episode about the Goo Goo Doll's questionably named hit, "Iris'!
Covers by: New Found Glory, Iron Horse and Pickin' On, Boyz II Men, Tangerine Dream, Leona Lewis, Christopher Dallo
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Out here on Cover Me we....farm for our meals? Find out all about farming, fighting, the failed Lifehouse Project, and more as we talk about The Who's greatest hit, "Baba O'Riley" this week!
Covers by: The Picketts, Those Darn Accordions, Waco Brothers, Blue Man Group, Richard McGraw
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Ruby Swan returns to Cover Me to chat with us about Robyn's club banger, "Dancing On My Own"!
Covers by: Electric Boys, Calum Scott, Elmquist/Kallerdahl Kombo, Cimorelli, Robyn Adele Anderson, The Regrettes
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Is Dexys Midnight Runners international hit, "Come On Eileen" more "Born to Run" or "Born to Cum"? If that doesn't make you want to listen to this episode then I don't know what will.
Covers by: Save Ferris, Novel Vague, Sunshine's, Lou Bega, The Venetia Fair, Urselle
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Ever wonder what Iggy Pop full name is? Or what Morrisey's favourite album? Or if the movie Sucker Punch is any good? All these questions and more are addressed, if not actually answered, on this week's episode about "Search and Destroy" by The Stooges!
Covers by: Jared Louche and The Aliens, Corn Doggy Dog And The Half Pound, Sofia, Skunk Annie, Ministry, Florence + The Machine
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Let this podcast set in your shoes! Or your ears! Or where you like podcasts to set in. We're set to talk about "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire this week!
Covers by: CDB, Cris Delanno, Cartoon Johnny, Billy Crawford, Mary Nelson, The Lost Fingers ft. Robin Nolan
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
This week, we've got an episode full of covers of "Heart Full of Soul" by The Yardbirds!
Covers by: Els Draco, The Johnny Mann Singers, Chris Isaak, Rush, Peter Pan Speedrock, The Rockats, Paul Mark & The Van Dorens
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Smoke a joint, hop on a plane, and listen to us talk about The Byrds' psychedelic hit, "Eight Miles High" this week on Cover Me!
Covers by: Roxy Music, Hüsker Dü, 3, Dave Cloud and The Gospel of Power, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Skydiggers
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