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 Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Stephen Reynolds (@stevvothetevo on Instagram), fills in for Alex this week to discuss the #1 song off The Fast and Furious soundtrack, "Rollin'" by Limp Bizkit!
Covers by: Limp Bizkit, Vitamin String Quartet, SUNSET BUS, The Lounge Kittens, Robyn Adele Anderson, Punk Rock Factory
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
I hate to admit it but Alex was right: I said "peen."
Covers by: Sandie Shaw, Ringo Starr, The Pinkies, Crazy & The Crutch, Estereotypo, Caspar Babypants, Mellow Mood, Bossa nova Meets ft. Roberto Menescal and Claudio Duarte
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
We talk raga rock, Beatles vs The Stones, colour theory, and of course, the 1965 classic, "Paint It Black" this week!
Covers by: Eric Burdon & War, Ian A. Anderson, Mother Goose, U2, GOB, Vanessa Carlton, Duran Duran
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Can't wait for Cover Me to be listed when someone tries to update this song again in 40 years.
Covers by: Michael Cavanaugh, Steve Acho, Nikki Puppet, The Forms, David Hasselhoff, Fall Out Boy
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
This week, we have a big talk about big bands, big shows, and, of course, big suits! We're talking about the legendary Talking Heads concert film, Stop Making Sense!
Listen to the album on Tidal here
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
There's nothing chiller than listening to the Cover Me boys talk Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer". Happy Halloween!
Covers by: Black Mighty Wax, Velvet Revolver, Night Drive, Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, Unworn, Dolche
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Dammit, Janet, I love blink-182!
Covers by: Jesse Daniel Smith, Colleen Green, Skate Network, FigureItOut, Bryant Roses, Dreamhouse, On Hollow Ground
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
It doesn't matter if we missed the Barbie hype train because we have two hype guests, Greta James (Poppy Threads) and Ruby Swan (Ruby Swan) filling in for Alex to talk about Aqua's smash hit, "Barbie Girl"!
Covers by: Mars Moles, Axel Boys Quartet, The Chaos Engine, Electric Chairs, Ben L'Oncle Soul, Ely Bruna, Sam Giancana and Dayana, Ruby Swan
Tidal playlist here
Ruby Swan cursed version here
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Buddy, you're not going to believe what happened in Philly last night.
Covers by: The Band, Mike Rimbaud, Professor Louie and The Crowmatix, Bruce Springsteen, Dawn Landes and The Kentuckians, Ryan Adams
Tidal playlist here
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Find out what makes a pickle kosher, where to source iodine, and the perfect number of Heinz as we celebrate Jimmy Buffett and discuss his other song, "Cheeseburger in Paradise" this week!
Covers by: Jeff Elliott; Doug Walker, Steel Drum Artist; Pickin' On and The Sidekicks; Ned Bray; Ed Payne; Lisa Howard and Eric Peterson (Escape to Margaritaville); Midnite String Quartet
Tidal playlist here