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The CoverUp

Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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 version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff?

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273 - I Follow Rivers - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/03/20

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.

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23:22

272 - Bay Mir Bitsu Shayn - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/03/13

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.

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21:03

271 - Red Right Hand - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/03/06

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.

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270 - Iron Man - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/02/27

A song so foundational to a branch of rock that it’s hard to imagine the world without it, and a cover that takes it in a shockingly different direction. Iron Man, originally by Black Sabbath, covered by The Cardigans (no really, this actually happened). Outro music is The Original Doctor Who Theme, by Murray Gold — and it totally makes sense.

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27:08

269 - Long Long Time - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/02/20

This week we take on a topical song that’s so good it should never have had to have been rediscovered. It’s covered by an an artist who has a rare gift of bringing something new and inventive to a song that’s already basically perfect in every way. It’s a heck of a week as we take on Long Long Time, originally by Linda Ronstadt, covered by Sid Sriram. Outro music is Anthimaalai Neram, also sung by Sid Sriram. And yes, we have spoilers for Last of Us — and Game of Thrones, and Girl with All the

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15:13

268 - I Feel For You - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/02/13

A young artist has a brilliant song, while looking ahead at overshadowing himself, and one of the most effective and innovative comebacks in modern music. I Feel For You, originally by Prince, covered by Chaka Khan. Outro music is Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, by Wham! That was a heck of a year.

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15:08

267 - All Shook Up - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/02/06

The roots of rock and roll, stealth gospel, unstoppable innovators, and hair with tons of personality. This week it’s All Shook Up, originally by Elvis Presley, covered by the Jeff Beck Group. Outro music is Dig a Little Deeper by The Jordanaires.

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266 - Eight Miles High - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/01/30

We pay tribute to the irreplaceable David Crosby by discussing an incredibly innovative and influential song. Eight Miles High, originally by The Byrds, covered by Leo Kottke. Outro music is The Byrds’ cover of Bob Dylan’s Mr. Tambourine Man.

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15:27

265 - Talk Dirty To Me - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/01/23

We riff on riffs, investigate the value of distortion, and look at some of the hilariously dirty underbelly of the music biz with a guilty pleasure song. Talk Dirty To Me, originally by Poison, covered by Reel Big Fish. Outro music is How Does It Feel, by Slade.

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264 - The Boy from New York City - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/01/16

A band with loads of talent starts with a big splash, and vocal royalty takes it from there. The Boy from New York City, originally by The Ad-Libs, covered by The Manhattan Transfer. Outro music is Yakety Yak by The Coasters.

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263 - 25 Minutes to Go - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/01/09

We both geek out this week, sometimes in different directions, with a song that starts out looking a little silly, but reveals a ton of depth -- as a writing effort and in performance. 25 Minutes to Go, originally by Shel Silverstein, covered by Johnny Cash. Outro music is A Front Row Seat to Hear Ole Johnny Sing, also by Shel Silverstein. It's like he knew we were planning this episode.

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262 - Don't Stop and Songbird - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2023/01/02

Join us in celebration of the fifth anniversary of our show as we pay tribute to the astonishing Christine McVie. Two original songs this week -- Don't Stop, originally by Fleetwood Mac, covered by Lisa Loeb, and Songbird, originally by Fleetwood Mac, covered by Rita Wilson and Josh Groban. Outro music is Say Hello, also by Lisa Loeb.

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261 - Flashdance... What a Feeling - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/12/26

One of the greatest songs of the 80s, which drove the success of one of the biggest movies of the 80s, by on of the most compelling stars of the 80s. Who could possibly cover that? Oh, OK. Flashdance... What a Feeling, originally by Irene Cara, covered by Celine Dion. Outro music is Fame, also by Irene Cara.

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21:38

260 - Merry Christmas Baby - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/12/19

Who doesn't love a good Christmas song -- particularly one designed to wipe the floor with Bing Crosby. Merry Christmas Baby, originally by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, covered by Billy Idol, and by Melissa Etheridge. Outro music is Linus and Lucy, by Vince Guaraldi Trio.

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15:04

259 - Basket Case - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/12/12

We embark on the Monsters of Pop Punk tour and find hidden depths. Basket Case, originally by Green Day, covered by Avril Lavigne. Outro music is Don't Want to Know If You Are Lonely, by Hüsker Dü -- and we hope those umlauts don't break the download.

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26:09

258 - Praise You - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/12/05

A master of a modern craft, a plucky band does the impossible, and a new context for maximum impact. Praise You, originally by Fatboy Slim, covered by The Belligerents, and by Jordyn Shellhart. Outro music is You Don't Get to Get to Me, also by Jordyn Shellhart.

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21:34

257 - Georgy Girl - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/11/28

A band far too good to be so stealthy, a talent much bigger than her time, cynical awards shows, and a Lucille Ball cameo. Georgy Girl, originally by The Seekers, covered by Carol Burnett. And a wonderful intro from listener Janie. Outro music is Born Free, by Andy Williams, who gets the one-raised-eyebrow look for this one.

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256 - Oh Well - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/11/21

It's easy to forget one of these bands had a huge hand in inventing heavy heavy blues rock, and it's surprising when a band they inspired phones it in. Oh Well, originally by Fleetwood Mac, covered by Jimmy Page with the Black Crowes. Outro music is Evergreen, also by the Black Crowes.

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255 - Surfin' Sfari - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/11/14

The brilliant foundation of a band with unbelievable potential and a band with incredible focus that mastered an under appreciated craft. Surfin' Safari, originally by The Beach Boys, covered by The Ramones. Outro music is Surf City by Jan and Dean.

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254 - The Devil Went Down to Georgia - The CoverUp

The CoverUp ·

2022/11/07

Traditional music beats the modern in a classic battle, delivered with a wink and then by a band that only winks. The Devil Went Down to Georgia, originally by Charlie Daniels Band, covered by Primus. Outro music is Welcome to Bucketheadland, by Buckethead. And thanks, Zach, for another great suggestion.

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