Latest Classic songs Podcast Episodes
Eurythmics
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - February 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 garde...
Aretha Franklin
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - February 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hourHow 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 Ja...
Pink Floyd - Part 2
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - January 30, 2022 16:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 ep...
Pink Floyd - Part 1
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - January 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 ...
Billy Joel
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - January 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourAccording 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 ...
Dire Straits
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - January 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourWho 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 ep...
AC/DC
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - January 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourWhy 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 correctne...
Strange Fruit
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - December 26, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourWho 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 powerf...
When Doves Cry
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - December 19, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutesHow 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 ...
The Weight
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - December 12, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutesThe 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...
In The Air Tonight
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - December 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourHow 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 Co...
Let It Be - Part 2
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - November 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhich 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 que...
Let It Be - Part 1
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - November 28, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutesWhy 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...
Wonderwall
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - November 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 tr...
SOS
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - November 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourIs 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 c...
Joe Jackson
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - November 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhat 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: T...
Is She Really Steppin' Out With Him Because It's Different For Real Men?
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - November 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhat 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: T...
Stevie Wonder
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - October 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhat 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...
Into My Arms
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - October 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhere 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 Dal...
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - October 17, 2021 20:00 - 52 minutesWhere 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 t...
Bob Dylan - Electric
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - October 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 contai...
Bob Dylan - Acoustic
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - October 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWhat 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. WARNIN...
Country
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - September 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWhat 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...
The Rolling Stones
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - September 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWhich 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...
1980s - Part 2
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - September 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWhat 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...
1980s - Part 1
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - September 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWho 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 rele...
Travel
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - August 29, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWhat 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...
Soul
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - August 22, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourHow 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 tr...
Zzzzz
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - August 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWhy 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 the...
Zzzzzzz
Song Sung New. Uncovering Cover Versions. - August 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourWhy 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 the...
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