Coverville: The Cover Music Show (AAC Edition)

Coverville: The Cover Music Show (AAC Edition) episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  Coverville 1485: The Cure Cover Story V

  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)

  
• 04.11.2024

  Coverville 1484: The Soul Asylum Cover Story

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

  
• 04.04.2024

  Coverville 1483: The Richard Thompson Cover Story II

  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)

  
• 03.28.2024

  Coverville 1482: The Nick Lowe 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)

  
• 03.21.2024

  Coverville 1481: Tributes for Steve Harley (and Cockney Rebel) and Karl Wallinger (and World Party)

  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)

  
• 03.14.2024

  Coverville 1480: Eric Carmen Tribute and Sly and the Family Stone Cover Story

  A tribute to Eric Carmen, excellent singer/songwriter with a string of solo hits and hits with his band, The Raspberries, and then a 80th Birthday Cover Story for Sly and the Family Stone! (63 minutes)

  
• 03.07.2024

  Coverville 1479: Cover Stories for The Who and Justin Bieber

  Cover stories today for two March 1 birthdays: Justin Bieber, and The Who’s Roger Daltrey! (65 minutes)

  
• 02.29.2024

  Coverville 1478: Cover Stories for Manic Street Preachers, Corinne Bailey Rae and The Alarm

  For birthday tributes for James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Mike Peters (The Alarm) and Corinne Bailey Rae, let’s hear a show mostly made up of their covers! With a few covers of their songs thrown in for good measure....

  
• 02.15.2024

  Coverville 1477: The Robbie Williams Cover Story II

  Robbie Williams turned 50 this week, and so our eyes and ears turn to him for this week’s cover story subject. Cover of an by Robbie (and of the band he was part of for a while, Take That) on...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Coverville 1476: Tribute to Melanie and Norah Jones Cover Story

  A tribute to Melanie, who passed away last week, and a Cover Story for Norah Jones, who turns 45 next month! (66 minutes)

  
• 02.01.2024

  Coverville 1475: The Harry Styles Cover Story

  For Harry’s 30th birthday, a set of covers of and by him (as well has some band he was part of, called One Direction, maybe?)

  
• 01.25.2024

  Coverville 1474: Cover Stories for Roxette, Aaliyah and The Ventures

  For what would have been the birthdays of Aaliyah and Bob Bogle (of the Ventures), as well as the birthday of Per Gessle of Roxette! (51 minutes)

  
• 01.18.2024

  Coverville 1473: The Footloose 40th Anniversary Album Cover

  Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Footloose soundtrack, with covers of every track, as well as songs that were added to the 15th anniversary rerelease! (55 minutes)

  
• 01.11.2024

  Coverville 1472: The Jimmy Page Cover Story

  For the first show of the year, let’s look at a couple waypoints in the amazing career of Jimmy Page – his time with Led Zeppelin and the Yardbirds – in honor of his 80th birthday! (58 minutes)

  
• 12.28.2023

  Coverville 1471: The 2023 Coverville Countdown, Part Two

  This is it! The best of the best of the best! (84 minutes)

  
• 12.21.2023

  Coverville 1470: The 2023 Coverville Countdown, Part One

  Counting down the best covers of 2024, one by one! (89 minutes)

  
• 12.13.2023

  Coverville 1469: A (Not) Christmas Cover Episode

  When is a Christmas song not a Christmas song? Find out on this episode, where – of course – you’ll hear covers of classics that seem to get played this time of year! (61 minutes)

  
• 12.07.2023

  Coverville 1468: Coverville 1468: The Shane MacGowan Tribute

  A tribute to the charismatic frontman of The Pogues! (65 minutes)

  
• 11.30.2023

  Coverville 1467: The Damien Rice Cover Story

  For his 50th birthday, the music of Damien Rice, covered and covers! (53 minutes)

  
• 11.22.2023

  Coverville 1466: The 20th Annual All-Beatles Thanksgiving Cover Story

  As I do every year, let’s celebrate the eating of turkey with a bunch of songs by a band that comes from a country where they don’t celebrate the typical USA Thanksgiving! (79 minutes)

  
• 11.16.2023

  Coverville 1465: The XTC Cover Story II

  For Andy Partridge’s 70th birthday, covers of the band he formed, XTC – and a cover by the man himself! (71 minutes)

  
• 11.09.2023

  Coverville 1464: The Joni Mitchell Cover Story IV

  For her 80th (!), let’s listen to covers of one of the most covered artists ever – Joni Mitchell. Everything you’re hoping to hear, from A Case of You to Both Sides Now and everything in between! (65 minutes)

  
• 11.02.2023

  Coverville 1463: The Johnny Marr Cover Story II

  Johnny Marr, an incredible singer/songwriter and guitarist, celebrated his 60th birthday just a couple days ago, on October 31. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to listen and share some covers of some of his best-known works, from his time with...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Coverville 1462: The Natalie Merchant & 10,000 Maniacs Cover Story

  For Natalie Merchant’s 60th birthday, covers of and by her and the band she fronted for their formative years, 10,000 Maniacs! (63 minutes)

  
• 10.12.2023

  Coverville 1461: Cover Stories for Ultravox and Thomas Dolby

  With birthdays this week for both Midge Ure (70) and Thomas Dolby (65), let’s hear some covers of and by them! (72 minutes)

  
• 10.05.2023

  Coverville 1460: The Steve Miller Band Cover Story III

  For his 80th birthday, how about a set of covers of and by Steve Miller (and the Steve Miller Band)! (68 minutes)

  
• 09.28.2023

  Coverville 1459: The Renee & Jeremy Interview

  This week, I had a chance to talk to singers, songwriters, and hush-core (is that a thing?) artists about their cover songs: their process, their influences and their amazing new album, Shout! We also talk about original music, but don’t...

  
• 09.21.2023

  Coverville 1458: The Joan Jett & The Runaways Cover Story

  For her 65th birthday, let’s celebrate the amazing (and still going) career of Joan Jett and the band that she started in, The Runaways! (56 minutes)

  
• 09.14.2023

  Coverville 1457: The Tommy Shaw & Styx Cover Story

  For Tommy Shaw’s 70th, let’s listen to covers of the band he co-fronted, Styx, as well as a lot of his own covers over the years! (62 minutes)

  
• 09.07.2023

  Coverville 1456: Tributes to Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth, and Gary Wright

  A tribute to three musicians we lost over the Labor Day weekend, Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harrell of Smash Mouth, and Gary Wright. Covers of and by all of them on the show today! (71 minutes)

  
• 08.31.2023

  Coverville 1455: Led Zeppelin Cover Story VI

  A banger of an episode for Robert Plant’s 75th Birthday! You’ll hear covers of Led Zeppelin, covers by Robert Plant, and even a cover of Led Zeppelin BY Robert Plant! Huh? Listen and find out. (77 minutes)

  
• 08.17.2023

  Coverville 1454: The Robbie Robertson Tribute

  A tribute to Robbie Robertson, who passed away last week. An incredible singer & songwriter, and member of The Band, you’ll hear covers of his solo and Band work on this episode! (77 minutes)

  
• 08.10.2023

  Coverville 1453: The Gamble & Huff Cover Story

  If you don’t know the songwriting & producing team of Gamble and Huff, chances are, you’re already familiar with a lot of their songs. And you’ll know them after this episode! For Kenny Gamble’s 80th birthday, a set of covers...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Coverville 1452: Cover Stories for Robert Cray, Rush and A Flock of Seagulls

  Because we’ve got some 70th birthdays, cover stories for Robert Cray (70 this week), Rush (Geddy Lee also 70!) and A Flock of Seagulls (Ali Score turned 70 last year, but birthday is next week… ), Cover stories all around!...

  
• 07.27.2023

  Coverville 1451: Sinead O’Connor Tribute and Rolling Stones Cover Story

  A last-minute tribute to Sinead O’Connor, who passed away yesterday, and a slightly shortened Rolling Stones Cover Story! (67 minutes)

  
• 07.20.2023

  Coverville 1450: Cover stories for Joan Osborne and Rufus Wainwright

  With 61st and 50th birthdays for Joan and Rufus, respectively, it’s time to explore their catalogs of covers! (60 minutes)

  
• 07.13.2023

  Coverville 1449: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2023

  Cover song sets for most of this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Why “most”? Because I just did a George Michael Cover Story two episodes ago, and I could use the room for more songs...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Coverville 1448: Cover Stories for The Seekers/New Seekers and Bill Withers

  Birthday cover stories for what would have been Judith Durham of The Seekers’ 80th, and Bill Withers’ 85th. (50 minutes)

  
• 06.29.2023

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

  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)

  
• 06.15.2023

  Coverville 1446: The Todd Rundgren Cover Story II

  For his 75th birthday, let’s once again visit cover of and by Todd Rundgren, and some of the most famous songs he produced! (64 minutes)

  
• 06.01.2023

  Coverville 1445: Prince Cover Story VI

  For what would have been Prince’s 65th birthday! (71 minutes)

  
• 05.25.2023

  Coverville 1444: The Tina Turner Tribute

  Another 2023 tribute episode, but with all these, don’t be sad listening to the music – be happy that they left us with so many great songs. A tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, on today’s...

  
• 05.18.2023

  Coverville 1443: The Paul Weller (The Jam & Style Council) Cover Story

  For his 65th birthday next week, let’s listen to covers by and of, Paul Weller and the bands he fronted, The Jam and Style Council! (62 minutes)

  
• 05.14.2023

  Coverville 1442: Adele Cover Story II

  Had to repost this one because of a server error – but it’s here again. Yes, it’s the Adele Cover Story II, and it’s on now! (65 minutes)

  
• 05.04.2023

  Coverville 1441: Tributes to Harry Belafonte and Gordon Lightfoot

  Celebrating the music of two legendary artists we lost in the past week: Harry Belafonte and Gordon Lightfoot. (62 minutes)

  
• 04.20.2023

  Coverville 1440: Fun on Two Wheels

  In honor of the MS150, which I’ll be riding in for another year! To contribute, visit http://tiny.cc/bikecoverville2023 Now, on to a collection of songs about bicycles and other fun you can have on two wheels! (50 minutes)

  
• 04.13.2023

  Coverville 1439: Midnight Oil Cover Story and 40th Anniversary of Bowie’s Let’s Dance

  For lead singer Peter Garrett’s birthday, a cover story (finally!) for Midnight Oil, and a celebration of the 40th anniversary of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance! (58 minutes)

  
• 04.05.2023

  Coverville 1438: Cover Stories for Pharrell Williams, The Eels and Vangelis

  Three birthdays to celebrate this week: The 50th birthday of Pharrell Williams, the 60th birthday of Mark Oliver Everett (better known as E) of The Eels, and what would have been the 90th birthday of Vangelis. Cover stories for all...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Coverville 1437: The 60th Anniversary of Please Please Me

  For the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me, let’s enjoy covers of every track, including the covers that the Beatles themselves covered. Covers (53 minutes)

  
• 03.16.2023

  Coverville 1436: Cover Stories for Poison and Sugar Ray

  For birthdays of frontmen Bret Michaels and Mark McGrath, let’s finally get to some covers of Poison and Sugar Ray! (56 minutes)