The CoverUp

Musical greatness finds unexpected substance and social context, a young band nails it, and a mighty band falls. Dancing in the Streets, originally by Martha and the Vandellas, covered by Carpenters, and by The Who.

Outro music is My Size by John Entwistle.

A pair of brilliant performers and a show of mutual inspiration and influence. Back to Black, originally by Amy Winehouse, covered by Ronnie Spector.

Outro music is (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up, by The Ronettes.

Sometimes you get a song where the lines between art and artist blur in beautiful ways. And sometimes, someone shows up to cover that song. All Is Full Of Love, originally by Björk, covered by Death Cab for Cutie.

Outro music is Time Check, by Buddy Rich and his Orchestra.

A songwriter who is also an iconic performer, and a great performer who sounds like the songwriter because of how it's written -- but not in that order. Girls Talk, originally by Dave Edmunds, covered by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Outro music is I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds.

One of the biggest hits of the 80s and the perfect match between singer and song. What's Love Got To Do With It, originally by Tina Turner, covered by Rose Cousins.

Outro music is Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes, because 1984 was an incredible year for music.

Country that leans heavily on both dance pop and arena rock doesn't seem like it should work. But it might. (If You're Not In It For Love) I'm Outta Here, originally by Shania Twain, covered by Real McCoy.

Outro music is Another Night, also by Real McCoy.

One of the most important songs ever recorded, done by one of the most effective and subversive punk bands ever. Welcome to our TED talk. Rock Lobster by The B-52's, covered by Boy Division (not a typo) and by Young Werewolves.

Outro music is also Rock Lobster by The B-52's -- it's the part of the song that blew our minds. No spoilers.

We've never had three versions of a song that are all this good. A hat trick of masterpieces and a great listener recommendation. The Letter, originally by The Box Tops, covered by Lou Rawls, and by Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Outro music is Blueberry Hill, by Fats Domino.

Lush pop, new soul, six layers of misdirection, and more powdered wigs than you could buy at Costco. Walking on Broken Glass, originally by Annie Lennox, covered by Lake Street Dive.

Outro music is Unchain My Heart by Hugh Laurie.

A brilliant musical collaboration, and a bizarre but effective blending of existential dread and free jazz. Under Pressure, originally by Queen and David Bowie, covered by The Used with My Chemical Romance and by Joss Stone.

Outro music is Fell In Love With a Boy, by Joss Stone.