Celebrating the 75th birthday of Rev. Al Green, who did funk and soul just about as good as Barry and Isaac. Got some covers of his music, and some covers by the man himself. And we’ll close out this horticulture experiment with some songs and bands that are all “thumbs”! (68 minutes) The post Coverville 1354: The Al Green Cover Story II – Also, Thumbs! appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville  1354: The Al Green Cover Story II – Also, Thumbs!

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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)

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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  1482: The Nick Lowe Cover Story II

Tributes to Steve Harley, leader of Cockney Rebel, and Karl Wallinger of The Waterboys and World Party today. And before you ask, “Zonder Woorden” is a cover of World Party’s “What Is Love All About”. (60 minutes)

Coverville 1354: The Al Green Cover Story II – Also, Thumbs!

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