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Cover Me

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

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01:32:29

Eight Miles High - The Byrds

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2023/03/14

Smoke a joint, hop on a plane, and listen to us talk about The Byrds' psychedelic hit, "Eight Miles High" this week on Cover Me! Covers by: Roxy Music, Hüsker Dü, 3, Dave Cloud and The Gospel of Power, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Skydiggers Spotify playlist here

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01:11:05

Cover Me Concerts - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street...

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2023/03/07

On February 27, 2023, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band played a sold out show at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. We take a break from our regular episode format to talk about that show in depth! Standard episodes return next week!

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01:20:59

I’m Not in Love - 10cc

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2023/02/28

In classic Lover Me fashion, Alex flips the theme on its head by getting us to discuss "I'm Not in Love" by 10cc! Covers by: Dee Dee Sharp, Will To Power, Fausto Papetti, Olive, Bonnie Tyler Spotify playlist here

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01:38:22

Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac

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2023/02/21

Greta James (Instagram: @poppythreadspopup Facebook: Poppy Threads) joins us to talk about love, life and Fleetwood Mac's "Little Lies" for Lover Me! Covers by: Anna Ternheim, Mindy Smith, Hilary Duff, Alora & Senii, Skullcap, Unwritten Law ft. Caitlin Russo Spotify playlist here

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01:37:47

My Best Friend’s Girl - The Cars

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2023/02/14

Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) has come around again to talk about the 50s, surprises, and of course, "My Best Friend's Girl" by The Cars. It's a classic episode of Lover Me! Covers by: Nirvana, Bickley, Hayseed Dixie, Butch Walker, Half Pint, Chad Hollister, Bhi Bhiman Spotify playlist here YouTube playlist here

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01:41:18

Groupie (Superstar) - Delaney & Bonnie

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2023/02/07

Don't you remember we told you it's Lover Me, baby? We're kicking off the love song month with the sad song made famous by The Carpenters, "Groups (Superstar)"! Covers by: Carpenters, Bette Midler, Sonic Youth, Miki Nakatani, Joshua James & Reesa James, Tennis, Holy Motors Spotify playlist here

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01:05:11

Cover Movies - Moonage Daydream (2022)

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2023/01/31

We freak out with special guest Ronald Chang over the Brett Morgen directed Bowie doc, Moonage Daydream.

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01:26:54

Sorrow - The McCoys

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2023/01/24

Don't be sad, Bowie Me's not over yet! We're talking about The McCoys "Sorrow" which was not a hit for them, but did well enough for The Merseys and David Bowie! Covers by: The Merseys, David Bowie, Status Quo, The Erin Orchestra, Die Toten Hosen, Manu Grace Spotify playlist here

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01:34:33

Dancing in the Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

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2023/01/17

Calling out around the world, are you ready for an episode of Cover Me about Martha Reeves & The Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street"? I hope so, because here it is anyway! Covers by: The Kinks, Carpenters, David Bowie & Mick Jagger, California Raisins, Atomic Kitten, Ivy Jo Hunter, Garou Spotify playlist here

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01:26:10

Sound and Vision - David Bowie

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2023/01/10

Cover Me cannot provide you with the gift of sound and vision, but hey at least we've got the sound part covered. We're talking David Bowie's surprise hit from 1977, "Sound and Vision"! Covers by: Book of Love, Quasi, Motor Industries and Kristin Berg, The Sea and Cake, Franz Ferdinand, Molly Ledford, David Bowie Spotify playlist here Franz Ferdinand cover here

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01:36:21

Moonage Daydream - David Bowie

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2023/01/03

Freak out with us as we kick off the year with another month of nonstop Bowie content! We're talking David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" this week! Covers by: Racer X, Dave Cloud and The Gospel of Power, Professional Murder Music, Jonny Manak and The Depressives, Electric Standard, Eagles of Death Metal Spotify playlist here

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01:20:59

Cover Me 2022

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2022/12/27

It's our year-end wrap up episode! We're talking Spotify Wrapped, our top 5 albums, and our best, worst, and weirdest episodes of the year! Happy holidays and happy new year!

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01:39:01

Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His...

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2022/12/20

It's time to get horny for Santa and greed! We're talking "Santa Baby" written by Phillip Spencer and Joan Javits, and performed by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra on Cover Me! Covers by: Homer & Jethro, Madonna, Everclear, Calista Flockhart, Miss Piggy, Michael Bublé, Vulfpeck Spotify playlist here

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01:34:35

Greensleeves - Richard Jones (?)

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2022/12/13

Whether you're making love in the grass or marvelling at the birth of Jesus Christ, this episode of Cover Me is the perfect companion for you! We talk all about the tradition English folk ballad turned Christmas classic, "Greensleeves"! Covers by: The Luton Girls Choir with the Melachrino Orchestra, John Coltrane Quartet, Pete Seeger, Russ Conway, Olivia Newton-John, The Trashmen, Jethro Tull, Sarah McLachlan, Andrew Bird Spotify playlist here

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01:29:17

Escape From The City - Jun Senoue, Ted Poley, Tony...

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2022/12/06

The Christmas season is upon us and we're getting into the holiday spirit with...Sonic the Hedgehog?? It's "Escape From The City" by Jun Senoue, Ted Poley, and Tony Parnell. Covers by: Sega Sound Team and Cash Cash, Skye Rocket, Tusk G., LongestSoloEver, lost:tree, The Third-Rates Spotify playlist here Crush 40 cover here

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01:26:20

Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) - Ben E. King

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2022/11/29

Do play this episode of Cover me if you want to hear more bout the Ben E. King classic "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)"! Covers by: Peppino Di Capri, Aretha Franklin, Datuk Sharifah Aini, Mariah Carey, Johnny Dũng, Beverley Knight, Bruce Springsteen Spotify playlist here

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01:30:06

Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas

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2022/11/22

Nothing can equal the splendour of two dudes talking about Kansas' rock radio staple "Carry On Wayward Son", am I right? Covers by: Within The Ruins, Quietdrive, Sons of Serendip, Rich Wetzel with Groovin Higher and Lynn Nicholson, Neoni, Steve 'n' Seagulls Spotify playlist here

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01:28:23

Sweet Jane - The Velvet Underground

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2022/11/15

Anyone who ever had a heart wouldn't turn around and hate this episode of Cover Me! We're talking about The Velvet Underground's catchy single, "Sweet Jane" this week! Covers by: Mott the Hoople, Brownsville Station, Eater, Cowboy Junkies, Two Nice Girls, Willie Nile Spotify playlist here

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01:39:17

Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) - Backstreet Boys

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2022/11/08

Greta James (@poppythreadspopup on Instagram, Poppy Threads on Facebook) joins us to discuss the Backstreet Boys comeback hit, "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"! Covers by: Axel Boys Quartet, Thrill Collins, The Nannys, The Baseballs, Jonathan Young, skameleon Spotify playlist here

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01:21:14

My Sharona - The Knack

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2022/11/01

YOUR Sharona? No, you must be mistaken, this is "My Sharona" by The Knack! Covers by: POLYSICS, Leningrad Cowboys, Skaos, Erika Stucky, Papik and Walter Ricci, Kaspam Cult, Soraia Spotify playlist here

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