One of the most amazing voices in blues and soul, covered by a band that was great in their own way even before finding a particular muse. Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City, originally by Bobby "Blue" Bland, covered by Whitesnake.

Outro music is Here I Go Again, also by Whitesnake — but it's the original 1982 version from Saints and Sinners that isn't quite like you remember the song to be. Listen all the way to the end, and please — please — check out the video. You won't be disappointed.

A classic of mid-70s pop with a surprising — and amazingly serendipitous — origin. Also, the unlikeliest of covers. Rhinestone Cowboy, originally by Larry Weiss, covered by Glen Campbell and by Radiohead.

Outro music is Bend Me Shape Me by The American Breed — and which is itself a cover, so keep an eye on that one.

Spend a nice day on the river, and throw in a bit of piracy, just to keep the local economy going. Also, Canada is funnier than England — who knew? The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, originally by The Arrogant Worms, covered by The Longest Johns.

Outro music is Hoist Up The Thing, also by The Longest Johns, because England is still funny.

A hidden battle between artist and studio, producers trying to outdo themselves, and a quick trip to Alaska. Don't Cha, originally by Tori Alamaze, covered by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, and by The Baseballs.

Outro music is Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's.

A brilliant classic of rock and R&B, which flirted with bubblegum, and a cover that goes full-Wonka. I Think We're Alone Now, originally by Tommy James and the Shondells, covered by Tiffany.

Outro music is Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows, by Leslie Gore.

A brilliant and surprisingly innovative dance track from a band that minted them daily, and a cover that can't decide between parody and madness. Lay All Your Love On Me, originally by ABBA, covered by Brian David Gilbert.

Outro music is Batty Bat, by Count Von Count, voiced by the incomparable and departed Jerry Nelson.

A brilliant and classic song, overshadowed by a perfectly serviceable, but odd, cover of a cover, and a little help from James Gunn. Hooked on a Feeling, originally by BJ Thomas, covered by Blue Swede.

Outro music is Listen to Your Heart, by Roxette.

We dive into a listener request that achieves maximum atmosphere, and then takes it a step or two farther. I Follow Rivers, originally by Lykki Li, covered by Marika Hackman.

Outro music is Save a Prayer by Duran Duran.

A classic born to of '30s Yiddish theater with roots and history that are worth remembering — and more twists and turns than you'd think were possible. Bay Mir Bitsu Shayn, byJacob Jacobs and Sholom Secunda, covered by The Andrews Sisters.

Outro music is Makin' Whoopee! by Eddie Cantor.

An attitude song by a consummate attitude performer finds another life on TV — and gets even more attitude. But the tough guys also find out who's really in charge. Red Right Hand (now the theme song for Peaky Blinders), originally by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, covered by Snoop Dog.

Outro music is Way Down in the Hole, by Tom Waits.