On this week's show, a cover version of a song becomes the definitive song of an entire genre while also proving that sometimes, the student can become better than the teacher. Also on the show, the King makes a comeback and takes a bow for the last time, a man who sang with David Bowie and was on Sesame Street and as a side gig, had a huge solo career, passes away, and we celebrate the birthday of an entertainment industry legend and human rights activist.

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