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We discuss the fascinating world of Pearl Jam covers - both songs they've covered and Pearl Jam songs covered by other artists. The conversation reveals our different perspectives on whether cover songs enhance or detract from Pearl Jam's live performances.

• Willie Nelson's cover of "Just Breathe" with his son Lucas transforms the song completely while maintaining its emotional core
• Chris Cornell's rendition of "Footsteps" stands as possibly the greatest cover of a Pearl Jam song ever
• Pearl Jam has covered an astonishing number of artists, from Neil Young to ABBA
• The band has played The Who's "Baba O'Riley" 186 times in concert, sparking debate about setlist choices
• St. Vincent's surprising cover of "Tremor Christ" showcases her versatility
• LiveFootsteps.org now features our song ratings from four years of podcasting
• Our new "Vinyl Rewind" segment features REM's "Murmur" and Secret Machines' "Now Here Is Nowhere"
• Upcoming concerts and running marathons remain important parts of our lives outside music
• Influential albums from 1995 are turning 30, including Radiohead, Foo Fighters, and Smashing Pumpkins

Check out LiveFootsteps.org to see all our Pearl Jam song ratings and click through to hear the episodes where we discussed them.

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