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 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
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Lover Me continues with a song about being horny for someone who is either oblivious or doesn't care! That still qualifies as a love song, right?
Covers by: Toni Basil, Weird Al Yankovic, John B, zebrahead, Olivia Newton-John, Permahorn
Tidal playlist here
Olivia newton-John version here
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
I bet this isn't even Rosanna Arquette's favourite Toto song.
Covers by: Frankfurt Rock Orchestra with Bobby Kimball, Emmerson Noguiera, Bonfire, Rich Wetzel & Groovin' Higher, Kaiak
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
There's no way we're going to do a movie episode next week, right?
Covers by: Girl in a Coma, Signe Tollefsen, Daniel Boaventura, Grace Potter, Chris Comisso, Joshua Teicher and Phia
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Listen buddy, if you love hearing us talk about lyrics then this is the episode for you.
Covers by: David Bowie, Hugo Montenegro, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Sid Vicious & Sex Pistols
Tidal playlist here
David Bowie and Sid Vicious versions here
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Whatever you do, don't share this episode with Art Garfunkel. He'll be devastated.
Covers by: Yes, David Bowie, America, First Aid Kit, Kramer, Claudio Chiara with Barbara Raimondi and Fabio Gorlier and Alessandro Maiorino
Tidal playlist here
David Bowie cover here