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Coverville: The Cover Music Show

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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 1444: 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 […]

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 […]

Coverville 1433: The Rihanna Cover Story

February 23, 2023 21:38 - 67.7 MB

For Rihanna’s 35th, it’s covers of just a few of her songs. And just a few of the ones she did for the Super Bowl. (59 minutes)

Coverville 1432: The Burt Bacharach Tribute

February 16, 2023 21:37 - 76.1 MB

We lost another great songwriter last week, and we’re play tribute on this episode. The music of Burt Bacharach (and his partner, Hal David) on today’s episode! (xx minutes)

Coverville 1431: The Barrett Strong Tribute

February 09, 2023 21:23 - 72.4 MB

Featuring Title Artist Length Artwork Album Original Artist Versions Buy Money (That’s What I Want) The Bosshoss 2:19 Liberty Of Action Barrett Strong 9 Amazon I Heard It Through The Grapevine The Robustos 3:59 The New Authentic Sm...

Coverville 1430: The David Crosby Tribute

January 26, 2023 17:49 - 78.3 MB

As a tribute to the passing of the great David Crosby, let’s go back and enjoy some covers of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (68 minutes)

Coverville 1429: The Donald Fagen/Steely Dan Cover Story

January 19, 2023 22:02 - 86.4 MB

In honor of his 75th birthday earlier this month, let’s celebrate the music of Donald Fagen and Steely Dan! (75 minutes)

Coverville 1428: The Jeff Beck Tribute

January 12, 2023 21:46 - 81.6 MB

A tribute to the music of Jeff Beck, who we lost yesterday to bacterial meningitis. Covers of his solo stuff, his work with the yardbirds, and a lot of his own covers on today’s show! (71 minutes)

Coverville 1427: The Kenny Loggins Cover Story

January 05, 2023 21:42 - 65.4 MB

About time I do a cover story for Kenny Loggins, isn’t it? Well, this is it! Yeah, I couldn’t resist. (57 minutes)

Coverville 1426: The 2022 Coverville Countdown, Part 2

December 29, 2022 22:53 - 108 MB

It’s finally here! The best of the best! The best 20 covers from 2022, all collected in one place. Enjoy! (94 minutes)

Coverville 1425: The 2022 Coverville Countdown, Part One

December 24, 2022 21:59 - 119 MB

it’s the first batch of covers from the Coverville Countdown for 2022! Did your favorites make it into the list? (104 minutes)

Coverville 1424: The 2022 Christmas Cover Show

December 14, 2022 18:14 - 78.8 MB

It’s time once again for our annual celebration of holiday music, new and old! (68 minutes)

Coverville 1423: Covers, Actually

December 08, 2022 22:18 - 74.7 MB

A tribute to all the songs heard in the movie Love, Actually – not just the ones on the official soundtrack! (65 minutes)

Coverville 1422: Joe Walsh Cover Story and Christine McVie Tribute

December 01, 2022 22:16 - 78.7 MB

With a birthday celebration for the now 75 year-old Joe Walsh, and a special tribute to Christine McVie, most notably of Fleetwood Mac. (68 minutes)

Coverville 1421: The 19th Annual All-Beatles Thanksgiving Cover Story

November 23, 2022 21:58 - 85.2 MB

It’s time once again to sink into the wonder that is the Beatles’ excellent songwriting, always showcased when you listen to covers of their work. prep your turkey and mashed potatoes as you enjoy the tunes! (74 minutes)

Coverville 1420: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

November 17, 2022 18:58 - 83.9 MB

Another year, and another BIG Cover Story, featuring all the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Hear covers of Pat Benatar, Carly Simon, Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Eurythmics and Lionel Richie! (73 minutes)

Coverville 1419: The Herman’s Hermits Cover Story II

November 03, 2022 20:59 - 50.1 MB

For Peter Noone’s 75th Birthday, let’s revisit the songs of Herman’s Hermits and their covers (and some of their songs that you might not have known were covers!) (44 minutes)

Coverville 1418: Cover Stories for The Waterboys and World Party

October 20, 2022 18:27 - 88.1 MB

Today, we’re listening to covers of and by The Waterboys and World Party. Why? Because common element Karl Wallinger celebrated his 65th birthday this week! (77 minutes)

Coverville 1417: Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover Story II

October 13, 2022 20:53 - 72.3 MB

For the upcoming 60th birthdays of Flea and Anthony Kiedis, let’s look at the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers through the usual cover song lens! (63 minutes)

Coverville 1416: The Motley Crue Cover Story

October 06, 2022 20:49 - 51.7 MB

For Tommy Lee’s 60th, let’s (finally) do a true Motley Crue Cover Story! (45 minutes)

Coverville 1415: Cover Stories for Patsy Cline, Gene Autry and Jimmie Rodgers

September 29, 2022 17:16 - 62 MB

With September birthdays for all three, how could I resist! (54 minutes)

Coverville 1414: The Fiona Apple Cover Story

September 22, 2022 20:56 - 76 MB

For Fiona Apple’s 45th birthday last week, here’s a great collection of covers of her music, with some of her song transformations thrown in! (66 minutes) The post Coverville 1414: The Fiona Apple Cover Story appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1413: The Squeeze Cover Story III

September 04, 2022 14:34 - 75.6 MB

For co-founder and lead vocalist Glenn Tilbrook’s 65th birthday, covers of (and by) one of my favorite bands: Squeeze! (66 minutes) The post Coverville 1413: The Squeeze Cover Story III appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1412: The Clash Cover Story III

August 25, 2022 21:22 - 79.7 MB

For what would have ben Joe Strummer’s 70th – a set of covers of and by him and the Clash! (70 minutes) The post Coverville 1412: The Clash Cover Story III appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1411: The Jethro Tull Cover Story

August 18, 2022 21:26 - 73.8 MB

For Ian Anderson’s 75th birthday this month, let’s listen to covers of and by a band I’ve never featured on the show: Jethro Tull! (64 minutes) The post Coverville 1411: The Jethro Tull Cover Story appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1410: The Olivia Newton-John Tribute

August 11, 2022 20:37 - 79.5 MB

We lost one of the greatest voices in music this week as Olivia Newton-John passed away. Let’s celebrate her life and her amazing library of music with a cover tribute today! (69 minutes) The post Coverville 1410: The Olivia Newton-John Tribute appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1409: The Grateful Dead Cover Story II

August 04, 2022 20:44 - 77.2 MB

For what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 80th – some Grateful Dead covers! (67 minutes) The post Coverville 1409: The Grateful Dead Cover Story II appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1408: The Don Henley Cover Story

July 21, 2022 21:18 - 79.7 MB

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Eagles co-founder and terrific solo artist, Don Henley with a collection of covers of and by Don! (69 minutes) The post Coverville 1408: The Don Henley Cover Story appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1407: Cover Stories for Imagine Dragons and Joan Osborne and a Fast Times Tribute

July 14, 2022 21:46 - 82.8 MB

Cover Stories today for Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, Joan Osborne, and a 40th Anniversary tribute to Fast Times at Ridgemont High featuring prominent songs from the move that weren’t included on the soundtrack! (72 minutes) The post Coverville 1407: Cover Stories for Imagine Dragons and Joan Osborne and a Fast Times Tribute appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1406: John Waite & Laura Branigan Cover Stories

July 07, 2022 21:16 - 69.9 KB

Celebrating a couple of 70th birthdays today – one for John Waite of The Babys and Bad Religion (and a fantastic solo career), and Laura Branigan, who sadly left us back in 2004. (59 minutes) The post Coverville 1406: John Waite & Laura Branigan Cover Stories appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1405: The 50th Anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

June 30, 2022 20:44 - 63 MB

50 years ago this month, David Bowie released the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars – and it’s time to revisit that album through the interpretations of other artists! (50 minutes) The post Coverville 1405: The 50th Anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1404: Paul McCartney Cover Story IV

June 16, 2022 21:04 - 76.7 MB

Sir Paul’s turning 80! Let’s give him a big ol’ cover Cale to celebrate! (67 minutes) The post Coverville 1404: Paul McCartney Cover Story IV appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1403: The Three Dog Night Cover Story II

June 02, 2022 20:43 - 57.9 MB

How about a few sets of Three Dog Night covers (and covers of covers) in honor of lead singer – and one of the three ‘dogs’ – Chuck Negron’s 80th birthday! (50 minutes) The post Coverville 1403: The Three Dog Night Cover Story II appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1402: Cover Stories for Oasis, Fine Young Cannibals and Siouxsie & the Banshees

May 26, 2022 20:30 - 63 MB

With birthdays for Noel Gallagher, Roland Gift and Siouxsie Sioux, let’s have some cover stories for the bands they fronted/founded! (58 minutes) The post Coverville 1402: Cover Stories for Oasis, Fine Young Cannibals and Siouxsie & the Banshees appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1401: Covers of 50 Year Olds

May 19, 2022 20:53 - 63 MB

Well, covers of 50 year-old SONGS… That’s right – all of the songs you’ll hear on today’s show were popularized (or recorded, or released) in 1972, and are now able to sign up for AARP. (54 minutes) The post Coverville 1401: Covers of 50 Year Olds appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1400: The Subject of this Cover Story is Talking Heads

May 13, 2022 15:00 - 75.2 MB

For David Byrne’s 70th, let’s revisit a band that was the subject of one of my first cover stories, Talking Heads. Hear cover of all your favorites and hopefully some new ones! (65 minutes) The post Coverville 1400: The Subject of this Cover Story is Talking Heads appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1399: The Paul Heaton (Housemartins/Beautiful South) Cover Story

May 05, 2022 21:14 - 64.8 MB

Celebrating the 60th birthday of Paul Heaton, lead singer and founder for both the Housemartins & The Beautiful South, as well as a great solo career. (57 minutes) The post Coverville 1399: The Paul Heaton (Housemartins/Beautiful South) Cover Story appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1398: The Hollies Cover Story II

April 14, 2022 20:51 - 68.4 MB

In honor of co-founder Allen Clarke’s birthday, how about a Hollies Cover Story! (60 minutes) The post Coverville 1398: The Hollies Cover Story II appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1397: The Elton John Cover Story IV

April 07, 2022 20:51 - 80.2 MB

Last week was Elton’s 75th – how wonderful it is to celebrate with covers in the world! (70 minutes) The post Coverville 1397: The Elton John Cover Story IV appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1396: Tribute to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins

March 31, 2022 20:48 - 68.7 MB

A tribute episode to Taylor Hawkins, drummer for Foo Fighters, who passed away last weekend. (60 minutes) The post Coverville 1396: Tribute to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1395: The Smashing Pumpkins Cover Story II

March 24, 2022 20:51 - 68.3 MB

Billy Corgan’s 55th birthday last weeks seems as good a time as any to listen to some fantastic covers of any by The Smashing Pumpkins! (64 minutes) The post Coverville 1395: The Smashing Pumpkins Cover Story II appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1394: The Blink-182 Cover Story II

March 17, 2022 20:42 - 49.4 MB

In honor of Mark Hoppus’ 50th birthday, it’s time for a second set of Blink-182 covers! (43 minutes) The post Coverville 1394: The Blink-182 Cover Story II appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1393: John Cale & Velvet Underground Cover Story

March 10, 2022 21:57 - 74.9 MB

For John Cale’s 80th birthday, let’s look at covers of his solo music and of the band he co-founded with Lou Reed: The Velvet Underground, as well as one of his own covers. (65 minutes) The post Coverville 1393: John Cale & Velvet Underground Cover Story appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1392: Green Day Cover Story II

February 24, 2022 21:56 - 70.6 MB

For Billie Joe Armstrong’s 50th birthday, how about a few sets of Green Day covers? (61 minutes) The post Coverville 1392: Green Day Cover Story II appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1391: Cover Stories for Sheryl Crow and Roberta Flack

February 17, 2022 21:51 - 87.1 MB

Cover stories today for amazing singers & songwriters Sheryl Crow and Roberta Flack! (76 minutes) The post Coverville 1391: Cover Stories for Sheryl Crow and Roberta Flack appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.

Coverville 1390: Cover Stories for Melanie, Guns N’Roses and John Williams

February 10, 2022 21:52 - 89.8 MB

Seriously, what a trio! But what can you do when one turns 60, another turns 75, and the third turns 90? You do a triple cover story, of course! (78 minutes) The post Coverville 1390: Cover Stories for Melanie, Guns N’Roses and John Williams appeared first on Coverville | The Cover Music Podcast.