<p>A massive rock star gets his biggest hit by breaking his own rules, and an unlikely cover that works because a wonderful artist paid attention. Dancing in the Dark, originally by Bruce Springsteen, covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter. </p> <p>Outro music is This Shirt, also by Mary Chapin Carpenter, because y'all need to listen to more of her music. </p>

A massive rock star gets his biggest hit by breaking his own rules, and an unlikely cover that works because a wonderful artist paid attention. Dancing in the Dark, originally by Bruce Springsteen, covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter. Outro music is This Shirt, also by Mary Chapin Carpenter, because y'all need to listen to more of her music.

282 - Dancing in the Dark - 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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282 - Dancing in the Dark - The CoverUp

282 - Dancing in the Dark - The CoverUp