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Coverville: The Cover Music Show

217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Get the best in independent artist cover songs every week on the Coverville podcast!

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Coverville 1481: Tributes for Steve Harley (and Cockney Rebel) and Karl Wallinger (and World Party)

March 21, 2024 19:39 - 69 MB

Tributes to Steve Harley, leader of Cockney Rebel, and Karl Wallinger of The Waterboys and World Party today. And before you ask, “Zonder Woorden” is a cover of World Party’s “What Is Love All About”. (60 minutes)

Coverville 1480: Eric Carmen Tribute and Sly and the Family Stone Cover Story

March 14, 2024 16:59 - 72.2 MB

A tribute to Eric Carmen, excellent singer/songwriter with a string of solo hits and hits with his band, The Raspberries, and then a 80th Birthday Cover Story for Sly and the Family Stone! (63 minutes)

Coverville 1479: Cover Stories for The Who and Justin Bieber

March 07, 2024 21:11 - 74.4 MB

Cover stories today for two March 1 birthdays: Justin Bieber, and The Who’s Roger Daltrey! (65 minutes)

Coverville 1478: Cover Stories for Manic Street Preachers, Corinne Bailey Rae and The Alarm

February 29, 2024 20:39 - 68.6 MB

For birthday tributes for James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Mike Peters (The Alarm) and Corinne Bailey Rae, let’s hear a show mostly made up of their covers! With a few covers of their songs thrown in for good measure. (60 minutes)

Coverville 1477: The Robbie Williams Cover Story II

February 15, 2024 17:27 - 53 MB

Robbie Williams turned 50 this week, and so our eyes and ears turn to him for this week’s cover story subject. Cover of an by Robbie (and of the band he was part of for a while, Take That) on today’s show! (46 minutes)

Coverville 1476: Tribute to Melanie and Norah Jones Cover Story

February 08, 2024 20:55 - 63 MB

A tribute to Melanie, who passed away last week, and a Cover Story for Norah Jones, who turns 45 next month! (66 minutes)

Coverville 1475: The Harry Styles Cover Story

February 01, 2024 17:57 - 62.4 MB

For Harry’s 30th birthday, a set of covers of and by him (as well has some band he was part of, called One Direction, maybe?) 😉 54 minutes

Coverville 1474: Cover Stories for Roxette, Aaliyah and The Ventures

January 25, 2024 20:50 - 63 MB

For what would have been the birthdays of Aaliyah and Bob Bogle (of the Ventures), as well as the birthday of Per Gessle of Roxette! (51 minutes)

Coverville 1473: The Footloose 40th Anniversary Album Cover

January 18, 2024 20:46 - 63.4 MB

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Footloose soundtrack, with covers of every track, as well as songs that were added to the 15th anniversary rerelease! (55 minutes)

Coverville 1472: The Jimmy Page Cover Story

January 11, 2024 21:33 - 66.3 MB

For the first show of the year, let’s look at a couple waypoints in the amazing career of Jimmy Page – his time with Led Zeppelin and the Yardbirds – in honor of his 80th birthday! (58 minutes)

Coverville 1471: The 2023 Coverville Countdown, Part Two

December 28, 2023 22:04 - 96.8 MB

This is it! The best of the best of the best! (84 minutes)

Coverville 1470: The 2023 Coverville Countdown, Part One

December 21, 2023 22:16 - 102 MB

Counting down the best covers of 2024, one by one! (89 minutes)

Coverville 1469: A (Not) Christmas Cover Episode

December 13, 2023 18:41 - 70.8 MB

When is a Christmas song not a Christmas song? Find out on this episode, where – of course – you’ll hear covers of classics that seem to get played this time of year! (61 minutes)

Coverville 1468: Coverville 1468: The Shane MacGowan Tribute

December 07, 2023 20:35 - 74.4 MB

A tribute to the charismatic frontman of The Pogues! (65 minutes)

Coverville 1467: The Damien Rice Cover Story

November 30, 2023 20:20 - 60.9 MB

For his 50th birthday, the music of Damien Rice, covered and covers! (53 minutes)

Coverville 1466: The 20th Annual All-Beatles Thanksgiving Cover Story

November 22, 2023 20:59 - 91.4 MB

As I do every year, let’s celebrate the eating of turkey with a bunch of songs by a band that comes from a country where they don’t celebrate the typical USA Thanksgiving! (79 minutes)

Coverville 1465: The XTC Cover Story II

November 16, 2023 20:56 - 81.7 MB

For Andy Partridge’s 70th birthday, covers of the band he formed, XTC – and a cover by the man himself! (71 minutes)

Coverville 1464: The Joni Mitchell Cover Story IV

November 09, 2023 20:57 - 63 MB

For her 80th (!), let’s listen to covers of one of the most covered artists ever – Joni Mitchell. Everything you’re hoping to hear, from A Case of You to Both Sides Now and everything in between! (65 minutes)

Coverville 1463: The Johnny Marr Cover Story II

November 02, 2023 20:13 - 76.6 MB

Johnny Marr, an incredible singer/songwriter and guitarist, celebrated his 60th birthday just a couple days ago, on October 31. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to listen and share some covers of some of his best-known works, from his time with the Smiths, as well as Electronic and Modest Mouse. Join me, won’t you? (67 minutes)

Coverville 1462: The Natalie Merchant & 10,000 Maniacs Cover Story

October 26, 2023 21:04 - 72.9 MB

For Natalie Merchant’s 60th birthday, covers of and by her and the band she fronted for their formative years, 10,000 Maniacs! (63 minutes)

Coverville 1461: Cover Stories for Ultravox and Thomas Dolby

October 12, 2023 20:07 - 83 MB

With birthdays this week for both Midge Ure (70) and Thomas Dolby (65), let’s hear some covers of and by them! (72 minutes)

Coverville 1460: The Steve Miller Band Cover Story III

October 05, 2023 19:45 - 78.2 MB

For his 80th birthday, how about a set of covers of and by Steve Miller (and the Steve Miller Band)! (68 minutes)

Coverville 1459: The Renee & Jeremy Interview

September 28, 2023 20:47 - 68.9 MB

This week, I had a chance to talk to singers, songwriters, and hush-core (is that a thing?) artists about their cover songs: their process, their influences and their amazing new album, Shout! We also talk about original music, but don’t let it get out. (60 minutes)

Coverville 1458: The Joan Jett & The Runaways Cover Story

September 21, 2023 20:54 - 64.7 MB

For her 65th birthday, let’s celebrate the amazing (and still going) career of Joan Jett and the band that she started in, The Runaways! (56 minutes)

Coverville 1457: The Tommy Shaw & Styx Cover Story

September 14, 2023 20:47 - 63 MB

For Tommy Shaw’s 70th, let’s listen to covers of the band he co-fronted, Styx, as well as a lot of his own covers over the years! (62 minutes)

Coverville 1456: Tributes to Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth, and Gary Wright

September 07, 2023 21:55 - 81.3 MB

A tribute to three musicians we lost over the Labor Day weekend, Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harrell of Smash Mouth, and Gary Wright. Covers of and by all of them on the show today! (71 minutes)

Coverville 1455: Led Zeppelin Cover Story VI

August 31, 2023 21:16 - 88.7 MB

A banger of an episode for Robert Plant’s 75th Birthday! You’ll hear covers of Led Zeppelin, covers by Robert Plant, and even a cover of Led Zeppelin BY Robert Plant! Huh? Listen and find out. (77 minutes)

Coverville 1454: The Robbie Robertson Tribute

August 17, 2023 20:17 - 88.3 MB

A tribute to Robbie Robertson, who passed away last week. An incredible singer & songwriter, and member of The Band, you’ll hear covers of his solo and Band work on this episode! (77 minutes)

Coverville 1453: The Gamble & Huff Cover Story

August 10, 2023 20:03 - 55.9 MB

If you don’t know the songwriting & producing team of Gamble and Huff, chances are, you’re already familiar with a lot of their songs. And you’ll know them after this episode! For Kenny Gamble’s 80th birthday, a set of covers of their biggest hits and deep cuts. (48 minutes)

Coverville 1452: Cover Stories for Robert Cray, Rush and A Flock of Seagulls

August 03, 2023 21:16 - 85.7 MB

Because we’ve got some 70th birthdays, cover stories for Robert Cray (70 this week), Rush (Geddy Lee also 70!) and A Flock of Seagulls (Ali Score turned 70 last year, but birthday is next week… ), Cover stories all around! (74 minutes)

Coverville 1451: Sinead O’Connor Tribute and Rolling Stones Cover Story

July 27, 2023 21:38 - 77.2 MB

A last-minute tribute to Sinead O’Connor, who passed away yesterday, and a slightly shortened Rolling Stones Cover Story! (67 minutes)

Coverville 1450: Cover stories for Joan Osborne and Rufus Wainwright

July 20, 2023 21:06 - 70.1 MB

With 61st and 50th birthdays for Joan and Rufus, respectively, it’s time to explore their catalogs of covers! (60 minutes)

Coverville 1449: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2023

July 13, 2023 21:03 - 82.2 MB

Cover song sets for most of this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Why “most”? Because I just did a George Michael Cover Story two episodes ago, and I could use the room for more songs by everyone else! Covers of Kate Bush, Missy Elliot, Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, […]

Coverville 1448: Cover Stories for The Seekers/New Seekers and Bill Withers

July 06, 2023 16:54 - 57.3 MB

Birthday cover stories for what would have been Judith Durham of The Seekers’ 80th, and Bill Withers’ 85th. (50 minutes)

Coverville 1447: Cover Stories for Colin Hay of Men at Work, and George Michael & Wham!

June 29, 2023 20:58 - 72.6 MB

for the birthdays of Colin Hay and George Michael, let’s hear some covers of by by those two, and their bands, Men at Work and Wham! (63 minutes)

Coverville 1446: The Todd Rundgren Cover Story II

June 15, 2023 20:45 - 73.5 MB

For his 75th birthday, let’s once again visit cover of and by Todd Rundgren, and some of the most famous songs he produced! (64 minutes)

Coverville 1445: Prince Cover Story VI

June 01, 2023 22:33 - 63 MB

For what would have been Prince’s 65th birthday! (71 minutes)

Coverville 1444: The Tina Turner Tribute

May 25, 2023 21:05 - 75.9 MB

Another 2023 tribute episode, but with all these, don’t be sad listening to the music – be happy that they left us with so many great songs. A tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, on today’s show. (66 minutes)

Coverville 1443: The Paul Weller (The Jam & Style Council) Cover Story

May 18, 2023 20:49 - 71.3 MB

For his 65th birthday next week, let’s listen to covers by and of, Paul Weller and the bands he fronted, The Jam and Style Council! (62 minutes)

Coverville 1442: Adele Cover Story II

May 14, 2023 22:15 - 73.2 MB

Had to repost this one because of a server error – but it’s here again. Yes, it’s the Adele Cover Story II, and it’s on now! (65 minutes)

Coverville 1442: Adele Cover Story

May 11, 2023 20:37 - 73.2 MB

Recently 35, I’ve showcased covers of Adele before, but if people are going to keep covering her, I’m going to keep presenting those covers! (65 minutes)

Coverville 1441: Tributes to Harry Belafonte and Gordon Lightfoot

May 04, 2023 18:13 - 71.1 MB

Celebrating the music of two legendary artists we lost in the past week: Harry Belafonte and Gordon Lightfoot. (62 minutes)

Coverville 1440: Fun on Two Wheels

April 20, 2023 20:43 - 57.5 MB

In honor of the MS150, which I’ll be riding in for another year! To contribute, visit http://tiny.cc/bikecoverville2023 Now, on to a collection of songs about bicycles and other fun you can have on two wheels! (50 minutes)

Coverville 1439: Midnight Oil Cover Story and 40th Anniversary of Bowie’s Let’s Dance

April 13, 2023 16:41 - 67.2 MB

For lead singer Peter Garrett’s birthday, a cover story (finally!) for Midnight Oil, and a celebration of the 40th anniversary of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance! (58 minutes)

Coverville 1438: Cover Stories for Pharrell Williams, The Eels and Vangelis

April 05, 2023 21:37 - 69.2 MB

Three birthdays to celebrate this week: The 50th birthday of Pharrell Williams, the 60th birthday of Mark Oliver Everett (better known as E) of The Eels, and what would have been the 90th birthday of Vangelis. Cover stories for all three, I say! (60 minutes)

Coverville 1437: The 60th Anniversary of Please Please Me

March 23, 2023 21:05 - 61.3 MB

For the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me, let’s enjoy covers of every track, including the covers that the Beatles themselves covered. Covers (53 minutes)

Coverville 1436: Cover Stories for Poison and Sugar Ray

March 16, 2023 20:51 - 64 MB

For birthdays of frontmen Bret Michaels and Mark McGrath, let’s finally get to some covers of Poison and Sugar Ray! (56 minutes)

Coverville 1435: Album Cover: Dark Side of the Moon’s 50th Anniversary [repost]

March 11, 2023 15:25 - 45 MB

50 years ago, last week, an album was released in the US that would forever be a landmark of Rock and Roll: The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, 50 years later, we celebrate by listening to a track-by-track cover of the album! (39 minutes)

Coverville 1435: Album Cover: Dark Side of the Moon’s 50th Anniversary

March 09, 2023 19:55 - 45 MB

50 years ago, last week, an album was released in the US that would forever be a landmark of Rock and Roll: The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, 50 years later, we celebrate by listening to a track-by-track cover of the album! (39 minutes)

Coverville 1434: Cover Stories for Nik Kershaw and Nina Simone

March 02, 2023 22:15 - 83.1 MB

Corrections: Yes, I do call it episode 1444 (should be episode 1434), ‘To Be Frank’ is the name of the Nik Kershaw album I was trying to remember, and finally, ‘The One and Only’ is the song Nik did with Chesney Hawkes. All that aside, how about cover stories for folks born right around this […]