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Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke versi... more
FAQs about The CoverUp:How many episodes does The CoverUp have?The podcast currently has 521 episodes available.
August 19, 2019086 - Hot in Herre - The CoverUpNobody ever doubted this week's song was incredibly successful. But it's also a lot more substantial than we expected. Don't judge a book by the bandaid on its cover. Hot in Herre, originally by Nelly, covered by Jenny Owen Youngs. Outro Music is Welcome to the Hellmouth by Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo....more17minPlay
August 12, 2019085 - Try A Little Tenderness - The CoverUpA complete transformation of a song leads to, arguably, the complete transformation of a national identity. Overstating it? Not for the best music movie ever! Try A Little Tenderness, originally by the Ray Noble Orchestra, covered by Otis Redding and by The Commitments. Outro music is Mustang Sally, also by The Commitments. Yes, we really like The Commitments....more20minPlay
August 12, 2019085 - Try A Little Tenderness - The CoverUpA complete transformation of a song leads to, arguably, the complete transformation of a national identity. Overstating it? Not for the best music movie ever! Try A Little Tenderness, originally by the Ray Noble Orchestra, covered by Otis Redding and by The Commitments. Outro music is Mustang Sally, also by The Commitments. Yes, we really like The Commitments....more20minPlay
August 05, 2019084 - Dream a Little Dream of Me - The CoverUpBeautiful voices, old white people, after-school TV reruns, and just how much difference the right room makes. Dream a Little Dream of Me, originally by Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra, covered by Doris Day, and by The Mamas and The Papas. Outro music is If I Had A Hammer by Peter, Paul, and Mary....more18minPlay
August 05, 2019084 - Dream a Little Dream of Me - The CoverUpBeautiful voices, old white people, after-school TV reruns, and just how much difference the right room makes. Dream a Little Dream of Me, originally by Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra, covered by Doris Day, and by The Mamas and The Papas. Outro music is If I Had A Hammer by Peter, Paul, and Mary....more18minPlay
July 29, 2019083 - Hey Joe - The CoverUpMagic guitar playing can't make up for really icky lyrics, but it sure can distract you -- unless you double down. Hey Joe, by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, covered by Willy DeVille and by The Offspring. Outro music is Pleasant Valley Sunday by The Monkees....more19minPlay
July 29, 2019083 - Hey Joe - The CoverUpMagic guitar playing can't make up for really icky lyrics, but it sure can distract you -- unless you double down. Hey Joe, by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, covered by Willy DeVille and by The Offspring. Outro music is Pleasant Valley Sunday by The Monkees....more19minPlay
July 22, 2019082 - Bad Day - The CoverUpWe are completely serious about this. A song that turned out to be way bigger than anyone ever expected, a cynical exercise with market power, and CGI-based musical redemption. Bad Day, originally by Daniel Powter, covered by Kidz Bop (really), and by Alvin and the Chipmunks. Outro music is Witch Doctor by David Seville....more20minPlay
July 22, 2019082 - Bad Day - The CoverUpWe are completely serious about this. A song that turned out to be way bigger than anyone ever expected, a cynical exercise with market power, and CGI-based musical redemption. Bad Day, originally by Daniel Powter, covered by Kids Bop (really), and by Alvin and the Chipmunks. Outro music is Witch Doctor by David Seville....more20minPlay
July 15, 2019081 - Stand By Me - The CoverUpOne of the greatest songs ever recorded, one of the biggest mistakes a band ever made, the actual Greatest of All Time. Oh, and the soundtrack from Final Fantasy XV, of course. Stand By Me, originally by Ben E. King, covered by Muhammad Ali and by Florence + The Machine. Outro music is Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters....more19minPlay
FAQs about The CoverUp:How many episodes does The CoverUp have?The podcast currently has 521 episodes available.