<p>Classic comedy, brass mayhem, and cartoon minarets. What more could you ask for in a song? Istanbul (Not Constantinople), originally by The Four Lads, covered by They Might Be Giants.</p> <p>Outro music is The Teddy Bears' Picnic, sung by Bing Crosby.</p>

Classic comedy, brass mayhem, and cartoon minarets. What more could you ask for in a song? Istanbul (Not Constantinople), originally by The Four Lads, covered by They Might Be Giants. Outro music is The Teddy Bears' Picnic, sung by Bing Crosby.

171 - Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - The CoverUp

Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff?

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171 - Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - The CoverUp

171 - Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - The CoverUp