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Cover Me

Snake Porter

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

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#515
Tuesday · 1 hr 11 min
That's What Friends are For - Rod Stewart
Friends are for making hit charity singles to raise money for AIDS research apparently. Coverrs by: Dionne Warwick with Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight; Perry Como; Mercury4; Maiya Sykes & Hugh Sheridan Tidal playlist HERE
#514
September 15 · 1 hr 8 min
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Sly & The Family Stone
Alright, I called it C-tier but this song has been stuck in my head ever since recording so maybe it's a C+. Covers by: Magazine, Big Brovaz, Seal, Soundgarden Tidal playlist here
#513
September 8 · 1 hr 4 min
Barracuda - Heart
"Ooh, barracuda!" - Me at The Aquarium, probably Covers by: Angkor Wat, doro, Stealing Sheep, Robyn Adele Anderson Tidal playlist here
#512
September 1 · 1 hr 9 min
Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio? - The Ramones
Do you remember Shrektember? No? Well, it's back anyway. Covers by: The Nutley Brass, Full Blown Cherry, Ni Hao!, New Found Glory Tidal playlist here
#511
August 25 · 1 hr 17 min
Night Moves - Bob Seger
Wonder if British people just think Seger used to be tall and broke. Covers by: The Drifters, Bob Rivers, Barbara Blue, Don Rigsby & David Thom Tidal playlist here
#510
August 18 · 1 hr 15 min
The River of Dreams - Billy Joel
Wait, is it Billy May again already?? Covers by: Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Bill Champlin, Vitamin String Quartet, Davell Crawford ft. Donald Harrison Jr., Photo Ops Tidal playlist here
#509
August 11 · 1 hr 20 min
In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins
It's the one with the drums! Covers by: Nonpoint, Alex Midi ft. Delacey, Lucy Dacus, Larkin Poe Tidal playlist here
#508
August 4 · 1 hr 9 min
Southern Nights - Allen Toussaint
How far south do you have to be for your nights to be southern? Covers by: Glen Campbell, Allen Toussaint & Chet Atkins, Swingadelic, Stanton Moore with Nicholas Payton & Wendell Pierce Tidal playlist here
#507
July 28 · 55 min
Rhythm of the Night - Corona
This is the podcast of the night. Covers by: Ely Bruna, Groovy Waters, Amber Leigh Irish, Fresno Tidal playlist here
#506
July 21 · 1 hr 9 min
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - Elton John
SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! Covers by: Muska, W.A.S.P., Tim Timebomb, Fall Out Boy Tidal playlist here
#505
July 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Because the Night - Patti Smith
This episode is hitting cool, just like Jimmy Iovine. Covers by: Anna Oxa, Co.ro., Bruce Springsteen, Garbage & Screaming Females Tidal playlist here
#504
July 7 · 1 hr 12 min
Summer Nights - Grease - Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
Well uh, well uh, well uh, it's summer and that means we've got two months of night themed episodes coming your way. It's Cover Me Summer: Nights Covers by: John Travolta & Olivia Newtown-John, The Vandals, MC Erik & Barbara, Judith Owen Tidal playlist here Original version here
#503
June 30 · 1 hr 3 min
Try Some, Buy Some - Ronnie Spector
George Harrison loves God and so can you! Covers by: George Harrison, David Bowie Tidal playlist here
#502
June 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Cross-Eyed Mary - Jethro Tull
If you like flute noises then you just might like the sound of a dude pretending to be a flute! Cover by: Iron Maiden Tidal playlist here
#501
June 16 · 54 min
When I'm With You - Sheriff
You'd think we're getting grant money with all the Canadian content we're putting out. Cover by: Slaves on Dope Tidal playlist here
#500
June 9 · 1 hr 13 min
Not in Love - Platinum Blonde
Canadians rock, my man. And uh, Canadians...electronic music...my dude. Cover by: Crystal Castles Tidal playlist here
#499
June 2 · 50 min
A.M. 180 - Grandaddy
More like Alex Mildenberger 180. Cover by: PUP Tidal playlist here
#498
May 26 · 1 hr 12 min
American Idiot - Green Day
Listen as we spin tales of what Canadian classrooms and playgrounds were like in 2004. Covers by: Dick Brave and the Backbeats, Alixandrea Corvyn, Melodicka Bros, Halocene Tidal playlist here
#497
May 19 · 1 hr 4 min
Vienna - Billy Joel
AUDIO WARNING: Yeah I messed up Snake's vocals on this one too. Just pretend it was recorded over some piece of old world technology in Vienna or something. Covers by: Michael Cavanaugh, Barbra Lica, Hannah Connolly, Humbird Tidal playlist here
#496
May 12 · 1 hr 11 min
Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
AUDIO WARNING: Snake's audio is rough this week. It's going to be rough next week too. Sorry. Also, Cover Me Coverm E Coverme Covers by: Lilia Liu with STEREO DUB and DJ Leao; Scary Pockets with Laura Mace; Dirty Rivals; The Gaslight Anthem with Karina Rykman Tidal playlist here

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