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 Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
I think we can all agree that if Jimi Hendrix were alive today he'd change the kiss the sky line to "'Scuse me while I pod this cast."
Covers by: Dion, Frank Zappa, Carole Laure, Phe Cullen, Benji Kirkpatrick, Yngwie Malmsteen, Leo, Matthew's Southern Comfort
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
An ancient segment is revived this week because it popped into my head a month ago and I just remembered to bring it up now! Also we talk about the Flaming Lips hit "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.1" I guess.
Covers by: Vyvienne Long, Winston K, Norbert Leo Butz, Midnite String Quartet, Bossa Fresca Trio, Joshua Lee Turner
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Keep this episode playing on loop and you'll never have to worry about feeling lonely.
Covers by: Shirley Bassey, Eartha Kitt, Babes in Toyland, Céline Dion, fDeluxe, Rheinzand
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Hey, if you see the devil, let him know I want my $20 back.
Covers by: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Langhorne Slim, Counting Crows, Cosmo Jarvis, Mumford & Sons, Dooms Children
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Why watch a documentary about the making of We Are The World when you can listen to two guys talk about it instead?
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Michael Bread.
Covers by: Richard Cheese, Hukedicht and Teenage Kings (along with several more Swiss punk bands), The Marc Reift Orchestra, Artists for Haiti, Ely Bruno and Walter Ricci
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
It's whiskey business this week as we discuss an all-time Irish folk classic, "Whiskey in the Jar"!
Covers by: Lena Bourne Fish, Highwaymen, The Dubliners, Thin Lizzy, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Metallica, Simple Minds
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
If Bono knew how many resources are wasted on making Cover Me, do you think he'd make an impassioned speech about us during a U2 concert?
Covers by: Mitchel Sigma and Lisa Linehan, Sturch, Shirley Adamson, Bossa Nova Lounge Orchestra, Lounge Bar Ibiza, U2
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Is it too much if I start calling myself Snake Cougar?
Covers by: Pickin' On, Aural Pleasure, Vitamin String Quartet, Tutti, Morangos com Açúcar: Escola de Talentos, Jake Owen
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Rooooxaaaaaanne!
Covers by: Inga Rumpf, Fall Out Boy, Sofia Essaidi, Sting, Massimo Schlick, Facundo Arana, Cunio
Tidal playlist here