<p>One of the most important songs ever recorded, done by one of the most effective and subversive punk bands ever. Welcome to our TED talk. Rock Lobster by The B-52's, covered by Boy Division (not a typo) and by Young Werewolves. </p> <p>Outro music is also Rock Lobster by The B-52's -- it's the part of the song that blew our minds. No spoilers. </p>

One of the most important songs ever recorded, done by one of the most effective and subversive punk bands ever. Welcome to our TED talk. Rock Lobster by The B-52's, covered by Boy Division (not a typo) and by Young Werewolves. Outro music is also Rock Lobster by The B-52's -- it's the part of the song that blew our minds. No spoilers.

215 - Rock Lobster - 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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