for the birthdays of Colin Hay and George Michael, let’s hear some covers of by by those two, and their bands, Men at Work and Wham! (63 minutes)

Coverville  1447: Cover Stories for Colin Hay of Men at Work, and George Michael & Wham!

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The National Recording Preservation Board every year adds 25 recordings to the Recording Registry for songs that represent culture of the times. Learn more about the registry here.

Coverville  1486: Covers of 2024’s National Recording Registry Entries

At least I think this is the fifth one of these I’ve done. Robert Smith turning 65 next week, and it’s time to listen to some more excellent cover of The Cure! (64 minutes)

Coverville  1485: The Cure Cover Story V

For lead singer Dave Pirner’s 60th birthday, here are some covers of any by Soul Asylum! (47 minutes)

Coverville  1484: The Soul Asylum Cover Story

Visiting the work of the amazing Richard Thompson, a songwriter’s songwriter, and a pretty damn talented singer to boot! Covers of and by the man for his 75th birthday! (70 minutes)

Coverville  1483: The Richard Thompson Cover Story II

Celebrating his 75th birthday, one of my favorite artists (as if you couldn’t tell when listening to this episode), covers of and by Mr. Nick Lowe (62 minutes)

Coverville 1447: Cover Stories for Colin Hay of Men at Work, and George Michael & Wham!

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