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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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#522
Tuesday · 1 hr 27 min
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
Greta James (Poppy Threads) returns to the podcast to try and remember as many Rolling Stones songs as she can! Covers by: The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Sundays, Susan Boyle, John Burnsby Tidal playlist here Following Poppy Threads on Instagram and Facebook
#521
November 3 · 1 hr 28 min
Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Will Gill (@TundraForgedDesigns) returns to the pod to talk smack about the Mack! Covers by: Tiny Stills, Stan Taylor, A Rocket Complex, Post Malone, The Rhythm Shop YouTube Playlist here
#520
October 27 · 1 hr 6 min
One - Harry Nilsson
After regularly listening to my own voice for 8 years, I thought I was done cringing at the sound of myself. Turns out there's a whole different pile of cringe for a solo recording. I say "folks" a lot. Also my mic cuts out a lot. Things will improve. Covers by: Three Dog Night, Aimee Mann, Filter, A Pale Horse Named Dead, Fernando Perdomo's Mellotron Orchestra Tidal playlist here
#519
October 20 · 1 hr 8 min
Lowdown - Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs has gotta be one of the all time greatest names. Covers by: Boz Scaggs; Miki Howard; Incognito with Mario Biondi and Chaka Khan; Vintage Lounge Orchestra with Wendy Lewis Tidal playlist here
#518
October 13 · 1 hr 5 min
Baby Come Back - Player
I was 15 years old when those Swiffer WetJet ads were on and for some reason I really wanted one. Covers by: O.C. Smith, Louisiana Purchase, Lisa Stansfield, Chisato Tidal playlist here
#517
October 6 · 1 hr 12 min
Peg - Steely Dan
I wonder how long it would take Steely Dan to record a single podcast episode... Covers by: Nerina Pallot, Rob Paparozzi, The Darcys, Chris McDermott Tidal playlist here
#516
September 29 · 1 hr 38 min
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) returns to talk all things Shrek, Led Zeppelin, and immigration with us! Covers by: Hotei, Ann Wilson, Hollywood Undead, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross with Karen O Tidal playlist HERE
#515
September 22 · 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

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