Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions.
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Join music critic Stevie Nix as he goes underneath the covers [ooh la la!] of some of the best songs ever written.
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U2
April 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBWho was U2's fifth member for a while? Which album did the LA Times describe as "subtly ravishing" [hint: it's not The Joshua Tree]? Which song did Bono say contained "one of the most extraordinary ideas"? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that has a desire to go, with or without you, where the streets have no name. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Bono & The Edge ... well, you'll know it when you hear it. Featured songs [in chronological ...
Paul McCartney
April 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBWhich album did Rolling Stone say was "the masterpiece everyone has always known Paul McCartney could make"? Who did Ike & Tina Turner "steal" their cover of With A Little Help From My Friends from? What is Let Me Roll It about? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that believes we can work it out if we listen to what the man said. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Ebony & Ivory. Featured songs [in chronological order]: I Saw Her Standing The...
Electric Light Orchestra
April 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWho came up with the idea for Electric Light Orchestra [hint: it wasn't Jeff Lynne]? What did John Lennon call ELO? Why is Eldorado's album cover significant? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that weaves some strange magic on the last train to London. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Free As A Bird. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Tightrope Blackberry Way Brontosaurus Do Ya Momma Showdown [Chris Cornell] Can’t Get It Out Of My H...
John Lennon
April 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBWho was Lennon channeling when he wrote You Can't Do That? How many songs did Lennon write about his mother? What is Cold Turkey really about [it's not heroin withdrawal]? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that moves between the walls and bridges. WARNING: This episode contains traces of John Farnham. Featured songs [in chronological order]: A Hard Day's Night [Dionne Warwick, Keely Smith] You Can’t Do That [Harry Nilsson] I’m A Loser [Eels] Help...
Tim Buckley
March 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWhich song off Happy Sad did Buckley write when he was still at school? Which album did Pitchfork say was a "masterpiece in every sense"? Which song did Buckley perform on the last episode of The Monkees? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that has a happy time walking down Pleasant St. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Meat Loaf. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Wings I Never Asked To Be Your Mountain Pleasant Street [Viva Voce] M...
Jeff Buckley
March 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBHas there been a better "son of a musician" than Jeff Buckley? Who managed Jeff and his father, Tim? What song was removed from Grace at the last minute to make way for So Real? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that finds precious silver and gold and pearls in oyster's flesh [???]. WARNING: This episode contains traces of poor parenting. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Mama You Been On My Mind Unforgiven Once I Was The Way Young Lovers...
Queen
March 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhat was the band's name before they became Queen? What name was John Deacon given on Queen's first album? Which album did Queen ask David Bowie to produce? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that wants to break free before another one bites the dust. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Heart. Featured songs [in chronological order]: April Lady Doing Alright Keep Yourself Alive Nevermore [Midge Ure] Killer Queen [Wave Mechanics Union] Misfire...
Peace
March 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIf Pete Seeger had an English son, which singer would he be? Who did Diana Mess write a letter to when her song World Support Ukraine failed to make it to the 2016 Eurovision song contest? What did the members of Pussy Riot do during the 2018 World Cup final? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that sends its love to the people of Ukraine. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Bill Cosby. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Does Anybody Ou...
The Who
February 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhy did John Entwistle learn the bass guitar? What song inspired Substitute? What is Paul McCartney's favourite Who track? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that can't explain why the pinball wizard keeps asking 'who are you?'. WARNING: This episode contains traces of The Shadows. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Zoot Suit [The High Numbers] I Can’t Explain [David Bowie] Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere [David Bowie] My Generation [Atom TM] I’m A...
Cat Stevens/Yusuf
February 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWhere did Cat Stevens come up with the name Cat? What was the name of his final album before he quit music in the 70s? Why did Patti D’Arbanville burst into tears when she first heard Lady D’Arbanville? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that is on the road to find out if there are any good Cat Stevens covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Back To Earth. Featured songs [in alphabetical order]: 18th Avenue (Kansas City Nightmare) [Spose]...
Eurythmics
February 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWhat does "Eurythmics" mean? What band was Dave Stewart in before The Tourists? What was Eurythmics' first album and single [they are not the same]? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that travels the world and the seven seas only to end up in the garden. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Britney Spears. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Take Me To Your Heart Love Is A Stranger [Kate Miller-Heidke, Hanna Georges] Sweet Dreams (Are M...
Aretha Franklin
February 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHow old was Aretha Franklin when she recorded her first album? Which song did Franklin record twice [nine years apart]? How many albums did Franklin release in 1967? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that goes underneath the covers in the house that Jack built. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Over The Rainbow. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Precious Lord (Part 1) Today I Sing The Blues Over The Rainbow It Ain’t Necessarily So M...
Pink Floyd - Part 2
January 30, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBWhat adjective did Roger Waters use to describe the recording process for Dark Side Of The Moon? Who did Waters say Wish You Were here was about [hint: it's not Syd Barrett]? Which album is David Gilmour's favourite? Join Stevie Nix, who's comfortably numb in his Gohills boots. WARNING: This episode contains traces of a dictator. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Wish You Were Here [Sparklehorse] Shine On You Crazy Diamond [Christy Moore, Greg Hoy] Hey You [Ryu] Goodbye Blue Sky [...
Pink Floyd - Part 1
January 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWhat instrument did Richard Wright play when he joined the band that would become Pink Floyd? What does Ummagumma mean? Which album did Nick Mason say was his favourite? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that can see Emily play on the dark side of the moon. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Culture Club. Featured songs [in alphabetical order]: Brain Damage [Ariane Moffatt] Breathe [Capital Cities] The Great Gig In The Sky [Poor Man’s Whi...
Billy Joel
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBAccording to a woman writing for Vice, is Billy Joel a steak or a hamburger? What new musical genre did critic Ron Rosenbaum attribute to Joel? Why did Joel once say New York State Of Mind was his favourite song? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that manages to leave a tender moment alone. WARNING: This episode contains traces of We Didn't Start The Fire. Featured songs [in alphabetical order]: Honesty [Jay Z] Just The Way You Are [Daft Punk, Ka...
Dire Straits
January 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWho did Dire Straits model its sound on? Which record company turned them down? Which song did Mark Knopfler give to Tina Turner? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that heads down Telegraph Road with a six blade knife in its suitcase. WARNING: This episode contains traces of some very bad pronunciation. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Sultans Of Swing [Bill Wilson, Leo Moracchioli ft Mary Spender] Six Blade Knife [Papaslide] Romeo & Jul...
AC/DC
January 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBWhy did Malcolm and Angus Young decide to make AC/DC a rock band? Who is a better singer: Bon Scott or Brian Johnson? What did Mutt Lange do to improve AC/DC's sound? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that is high on voltage, low on political correctness. WARNING: This episode contains traces of funk. Featured songs [in chronological order]: It's A Long Way To The Top [Lucinda Williams] TNT [Yelawolf] The Jack [Jens Thomas & Verneri Pohjola] Dir...
Strange Fruit
December 26, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBWho wrote Strange Fruit? Where did Time magazine place it on its list of best songs of the 20th Century? Is it poor taste to include a cover on an album titled Nostalgia?Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at covers of arguably the most powerful song written in the past 100 years. WARNING: This episode contains traces of unimaginable racism. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Dee Dee Bridgewater Jeff Buckley Mary Coughlan Andra D...
When Doves Cry
December 19, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBHow old was Prince when he signed his first recording contract? Which instrument is noticeable by its absence? How many people packed into Toronto's Massey Hall to record an emotional tribute to Prince? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that dreams of a courtyard, an ocean of violets in bloom [wtf?]. WARNING: This episode contains traces of a workaholic. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Alexisonfire Ase Man Barenaked Ladies The Be Good ...
The Weight
December 12, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBThe Weight is credited to Robbie Robertson, but who did Levon Helm say wrote the melody? Where did the reference to Nazareth come from [hint: it's not the Bible]? Which band recorded the first cover? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of the questions and more on this episode that keeps Anna Lee company. WARNING: This episode contains traces of a shitstorm. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Amen Corner Dala Aretha Franklin Isaac Guillory Rickie Lee Jones Joan Osborne Playing ...
In The Air Tonight
December 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBHow did Phil Collins compose the lyrics? Why did he perform it on Top Of The Pops sitting next to a bucket of paint? Why did Genesis allegedly reject the song? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at the most un-Phil Collins song in the Phil Collins catalogue. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Sussudio. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: 457 Lucy Dacus Justin Derrico Sierra Eagleson Larkin Poe Lorde Postmodern Jukebox Redsto...
Let It Be - Part 2
November 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBWhich singer did Paul McCartney have in mind when he wrote The Long And Winding Road? Who did he offer it to to record and why didn't they? Which McCartney song did Lennon and Harrison play during the recording of their respective first solo albums? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that tries to speak some words of wisdom. Plus, there's a quiz! WARNING: This episode contains traces of Leo Sayer. Featured songs [in chronological order]: I've Got ...
Let It Be - Part 1
November 28, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBWhy did John Lennon initially dislike the title track? Who did he have in mind when he wrote "you can imitate everyone you know" on Dig A Pony? Which song inspired Liam Gallagher to try and write his own? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that just won't let it be. WARNING: This episode contains traces of an English prostitute. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Two Of Us [John Grant, Aaron Sutcliffe] Dig A Pony [Zoo Animal] Across The Univ...
Wonderwall
November 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWhat was Wonderwall originally called? What song pipped it for top position in the UK chart? Why does it abruptly cut off at the end? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at Oasis's most universally-loved song. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Robson & Jerome. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Josephine Assayech Berk & The Virtual Band Lesley-Ann Brandt Cat Power Zella Day Noel Gallagher Green Day Ryan Innes Kartik Shah ft...
SOS
November 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIs there such a thing as "chick tunes"? Who came up with the title SOS? What did Pete Townshend have to say about the song? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at arguably ABBA's greatest song - and there's also a quiz! WARNING: This episode contains traces of I Let The Music Speak. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Lisa Bjorange Quintet The Contras Erasure Maria Doyle Kennedy Kaly & The Ringtones The Meat Purveyors Men Without H...
Joe Jackson
November 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBWhat was Joe Jackson's name at birth? Why did he have to re-record Look Sharp? Which song inspired the title to Is She Really Going Out With Him? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at the covers inspired by four of JJ's best songs. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Mogadon. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: The 99 Call Alien Music Club Tori Amos Farrah Trevor Horn Victoria Keating & Declan Sinnott Man’s Body Pansy Divisi...
Is She Really Steppin' Out With Him Because It's Different For Real Men?
November 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBWhat was Joe Jackson's name at birth? Why did he have to re-record Look Sharp? Which song inspired the title to Is She Really Going Out With Him? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at the covers inspired by four of JJ's best songs. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Mogadon. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: The 99 Call Tori Amos Farrah Trevor Horn Victoria Keating & Declan Sinnott Man’s Body Pansy Division Serengeti Sisk...
Stevie Wonder
October 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWhat was the first single Stevie Wonder ever released? How many studio albums did he record by the time he was 20? If Wonder were a Beatle, which one would he be? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that celebrates one of the greatest artists of all time. WARNING: This episode contains traces of a talent so prodigious you may develop an inferiority complex. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Maybe Your Baby [Rufus, Macy Gray] Superstition [Sa...
Into My Arms
October 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWhere was Nick Cave when he wrote Into My Arms? Who is it about? Which song of Cave's has a similar intro? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that embraces some covers of one of Nick Cave's best songs. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Roger Daltrey. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Clare Easdown L’FREAQ Emma Louise Sarah Jane Morris Camille O’Sullivan Gelareh Pour Angel Snow Dan Sultan Hidden track: AA Williams Bonus track: N...
Smells Like Teen Spirit
October 17, 2021 20:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWhere did Kurt Cobain get the title from? Which song did he steal the riff from? Which song won the Grammy for Best Rock Song in 1993? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at covers of the 90's most iconic song. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Eric Clapton. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Tori Amos McKenna Breinholt Freedom Fry Robert Glasper Goya Kina Grannis Noah Gunderson Meskerem Mees Willie Nelson Alison Newman Al...
Bob Dylan - Electric
October 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat is the best Dylan tribute album? Which song had a profound influence on a young Joni Mitchell? What was Tom Thumb’s Blues' original title? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that plugs into Bob Dylan's electric songs. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Rage Against The Machine. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Maggie's Farm [Rage Against The Machine, Solomon Burke] Highway 61 [Ben Sidran] Tom Thumb’s Blues [Nina Simone] It Tak...
Bob Dylan - Acoustic
October 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBWhat classic song did Dylan leave off his debut album? Which song did Dylan write about meeting Elvis in Vegas? Which song did Chrissie Hynde say was "genius"? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at covers of Bob Dylan's acoustic songs. WARNING: This episode contains traces of thieving. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Blowin' in the Wind [Elvis Presley] Girl From The North Country [George Ezra] Boots Of Spanish Leather [The Lumi...
Country
September 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWhat did Elvis say was the saddest song he'd ever heard? Which song did Rolling Stone say was the best country song ever written? How long did it take Tammy Wynette to write Stand By Your Man? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that heads for the hills in search of modern makeovers of country classics. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Cyndi Lauper. Featured songs [in chronological order]: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry [Little Richard, The B...
The Rolling Stones
September 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWhich Rolling Stones album is universally regarded as their best? Who sang backup on Play With Fire? Which song did John Lennon think Mick Jagger used as inspiration for Miss You? Which song did Keith Richards refuse to play live for 33 years? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that celebrates the best Stones covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Julie Andrews. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Emotional Rescue [Yo La Tengo, St ...
1980s - Part 2
September 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBWhat are the names of the twins that are The Proclaimers? Who recorded the original version of Nothing Compares 2 U (it's not Prince)? Of The Joshua Tree's 11 tracks, how many were singles? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at songs released between 1985-1989 and the covers they should get credit for. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Guns N Roses. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Nothing Compares 2 U [Aretha Franklin] ...
1980s - Part 1
September 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWho recorded the original version of Video Killed The Radio Star? What famed 80s producer was in The Buggles? Which song did Richard Thompson say was the "only decent song released in the 80s"? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at songs released in the first half of the 1980s and, more importantly, their covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Phil Collins. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Video Killed The Radio Star [...
Travel
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWhat was the original title of Running Up That Hill? Train In Vain is not about locomotives, so why it "train" in the title? What car did Janis Joplin drive (hint: it's not a Merc). Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that deals with songs that cover all modes of transport - from walking to flying. WARNING: This episode contains traces of The Partridge Family. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Running Up That Hill [Rosalie James, Placebo] Ba...
Soul
August 22, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBHow do you differentiate between soul and R&B? Who was the High Priestess of Soul? Which song became the first posthumous single to top the US charts? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks for covers with soul. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Kanye West talking about parenthood. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Soul Man [Live N Effect Posse] I’d Rather Go Blind [Christine Perfect] You Are My Sunshine [Ray Charles, Etta Ja...
Zzzzz
August 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBWhy did REM have to cover The Lion Sleeps Tonight? Who recorded the original version of Moonage Daydream? What is the name of Cat Power's cover of All I Have To Do Is Dream? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at songs related to sleep and their dreamy covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Aerosmith. Featured songs [in chronological order]: The Lion Sleeps Tonight [REM] Dreams [Lissie, The Kills] Dreaming [Yo La Tengo] Dream ...
Zzzzzzz
August 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBWhy did REM have to cover The Lion Sleeps Tonight? Who recorded the original version of Moonage Daydream? What is the name of Cat Power's cover of All I Have To Do Is Dream? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at songs related to sleep and their dreamy covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Aerosmith. Featured songs [in chronological order]: The Lion Sleeps Tonight [REM] Dreams [Lissie, The Kills] Dreaming [Yo La Tengo] Dream ...
1960s - Part 2
August 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWhich song saw The Rolling Stones leapfrog The Beatles for the only time? Which song did Ray Davies consider unworthy of The Kinks? Which song is Paul Simon embarrassed about? Join Stevie Nix as he asnwers all of these questions and more on the final edition of songs of the 1960s. WARNING: This episode contains traces of The Applejacks. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Like A Rolling Stone [Shirley Henderson, Caecille Norby] (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [Cat Power, Alice Phoebe ...
1960s - Part 1
August 01, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWhich famous sportsman covered Stand By Me in 1963? What was Ring Of Fire's original title? Can you name one of Elvis Presley's movie characters? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode looking at songs released between 1960-1964 and the covers they inspired. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Donald Trump. Featured songs [in chronological order]: What A Wonderful World [LC Cooke] Stand By Me [Tracy Chapman] Hit The Road Jack [Arrested Developme...
Us
July 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWho recorded the first version of Oh You Pretty Things? What musical style did Ray Davies first have in mind for You Really Got Me? What was the name of Danny Elfman's first band? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at covers of songs with you/me/I etc in the title. WARNING: This episode contains traces of creepy lyrics. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Oh You Pretty Things [Lisa Hannigan] Fade Into You [Muzz] Do You Really Wan...
Drugs
July 18, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhich English 80s band (other than Simple Minds) surprisingly covered Neil Young's Needle & The Damage done? What does Sweet Mary Jane mean? Or Beetlebum? Who released Sister Morphine before The Stones? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that talks about songs that get a little high with their friendly covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of wacky dust. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Visions Of Johanna [Bob Dylan - 1966 live ve...
Blues
July 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWhich blues standard did Hoochie Coochie Man give birth to? Which song did David Bowie steal the riff from and use on Jean Genie? Where did John Lee Hooker get the title to Boom Boom from? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that explores the blues. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Huey Lewis & The News. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Boom Boom [Tony Joe White] Going Down South [The Black Keys] Good Morning Little Schoolgirl [Mud...
Love
July 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWhat is love, according to John Lennon? Who sang a duet with Elvis Presley 37 years after he died? What did Courtney Love say Heart-Shaped Box was about? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that finds love underneath the covers. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Barbra Streisand. Featured songs [in chronological order]: When A Man Loves A Woman [Frank Ocean] I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You [10,000 Maniacs] Total Eclipse Of The ...
Names
June 27, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBWhat was Toni Basil's Mickey originally called? Who are the three artists/bands that have recorded a song called Gloria? Who was the first person to record Hit The Road Jack? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that takes a look at songs and their namesakes. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Racey. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Angie [Tori Amos] Black Betty [Ram Jam, Sarah Lenka] Mr Blue Sky [William Maranci, The Delgados] Cecelia...
OMG
June 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWhat is God, according to John Lennon? How far away did Stevie Wonder say heaven is? Which Wilco song did people mistakenly think was about 9/11? Join Stevie Nix as he answeres all of these questions and more on this episode that looks at songs that reference God, heaven, hell and everything in between. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Jesus Is King. Featured songs [in chronological order]: God's Song [Jack L] Dear God [Tricky] Jesus [Caroline Henderson] Jesus Children Of America [...
1970s - Part 2
June 13, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBWhy did Joni Mitchell skip Woodstock? Which Beatles song did John Lennon describe as "a piece of garbage"? Which Tribe Called Quest song samples Bennie & The Jets? Join Stevie Nix as he answers these questions and more on this second episode looking at the Seventies and the covers it inspired. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Ryan Adams. Featured songs [in chronological order]: Woodstock [Eva Cassidy] Dig A Pony [St Vincent] Brown Sugar [Ryan Adams & Beth Orton] Riders On The Storm...
All Along The Watchtower
May 30, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBWhich book of the Bible does all Along The Watchtower reference? Who is The Joker and who is The Thief? What album does U2's cover appear on? Is this song the one Bob Dylan has most played live? To celebrate Dylan's 80th birthday, join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more. WARNING: This episode contains traces of The Alan Brown. Featured artists [in alphabetical order]: Bob Dylan Tom Ellis The Fratellis Lisa Gerrard Jimi Hendrix Joe Locke Dave Matthews Band Julia Othm...