Podcasts about greatest cover songs

For this special BONUS episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a cover of a song they feel is better than the original. As usual, they did NOT disappoint! Warning: Hot takes ahead!! Songs discussed in this episode: Hallelujah - John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang, Neil Diamond and Brandi Carlile Seven Days Too Long - Dexys Midnight Runners Black Diamond - The Replacements Swinging Party - Lorde This Guy's In Love With You - Faith No More I Am, I Said - Killdozer Don't Let Me Down - Dillard & Clark Let It Be Me - The Everly Brothers Fade Away - The New Age Steppers Satisfied Mind - Jonathan Richman Jump (Loaded version) - Aztec Camera Moonage Daydream - Zen Guerrilla The Briar and the Rose - Holly Cole Do You Wanna Dance - Ramones Ruby's Arms - Megan Mullally and Supreme Music Program Me And Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin Suzannah's Still Alive - Cardiacs Steppin' Stone - Minor Threat White Wedding - Roland S Howard Neon Lights - Love Tractor By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Superstar - Bette Midler Run To Me - Laurie Lindeen Only Love Can Break Your Heart - St Etienne I Know It's Over (Live at Sony Studios in New York, NY - April, 1995) - Jeff Buckley

We're back again with another Top 5 list! This week we've put together our own individual lists of the Greatest Cover Songs that are better than the original | Follow us on X @waitwhatpodtrio, Instagram @waitwhatpodtrio & on TikTok @thewaitwhatpodcast. All video versions of Idle Chat are on our YouTube channel Wait.. What?! Podcast |

On this Episode we discuss cover songs from "emo" artists we feel are iconic and the greatest to us. Once again JAMM Jess didn't do the homework correctly and Chris TFS let's her know that in the beginning. At the end of this episode Chris shares his thoughts on the Yellowcard tour that he attended on 8/17/23 a few weeks ago.

We have finally made it. We have actually completed a project on this show. But more importantly, we have reached our Top 10 Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time.  For once, there aren't too many surprises on here, just some stone cold classics for the most part. Can't add much else. Enjoy. Songs Discussed: April March – “Chick Habit” Blondie – “Hanging on the Telephone” Dick Dale – “Misirlou” Lovage – “Sex (I'm A)” Marvin Gaye – “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” Miles Davis – “Guinnevere” Nancy Sinatra – “Bang Bang” Stiff Little Fingers – “Johnny Was” The Cramps – “Fever” The Temptations – “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” --- Website: www.queenvenerator.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenvenerator/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/queenvenerator Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenvenerator/

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#5-1Intro: Iris by Colbie CaillatOutro: Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls5. HurtOriginal: Hurt by Nine Inch NailsAlternate: Hurt by 2CELLOSCover: Hurt by Johnny Cash4. With a Little Help From My FriendsOriginal: With a Little Help From My Friends by The BeatlesAlternate: With a Little Help From My Friends by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: With a Little Help From My Friends by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: With a Little Help From My Friends by Mumford & SonsAlternate: With a Little Help From My Friends by ShinedownAlternate: With a Little Help From My Friends by Josh KelleyCover: With a Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker3. CrossroadsOriginal: Cross Road Blues by Robert JohnsonAlternate: Standing at the Crossroads by Elmore James & the Broom DustersAlternate: Crossroads by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Crossroads by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Crossroads by RushCover: Crossroads by Cream2. All Along the WatchtowerOriginal: All Along the Watchtower by Bob DylanAlternate: All Along the Watchtower by U2Alternate: All Along the Watchtower by Dave Matthews BandCover: All Along the Watchtower by The Jimi Hendrix Experience1. RespectOriginal: Respect by Otis ReddingAlternate: Respect by Jennifer HudsonCover: Respect by Aretha FranklinVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeLast chance to vote on any episodes that you haven't!!Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 15Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 16Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 17Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 18Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 19

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#10-6Intro: Me and Bobby McGee by Janis JoplinOutro: Me and Bobby McGee by Roger Miller10. Hound DogOriginal: Hound Dog by Big Mama ThorntonAlternate: Hound Dog by Freddie Bell & the BellboysAlternate: Hound Dog by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Hound Dog by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Hound Dawg by David Grisman, John Hartford & Mike SeegerCover: Hound Dog by Elvis Presley9. Walk This WayOriginal: Walk This Way by AerosmithAlternate: Walk This Way by The String Cheese IncidentAlternate: Walk This Way by MC BoyAlternate: Walk This Way by Hayseed DixieAlternate: Walk This Way by Scary PocketsCover: Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C.8. Hey JoeOriginal: Hey Joe by The LeavesAlternate: Hey Joe by Roy BuchananAlternate: Hey Joe by Lee MosesAlternate: Hey Joe by Black UhuruAlternate: Hey Joe by *Mystery Artist*Cover: Hey Joe by The Jimi Hendrix Experience7. Don't Stop Believin'Original: Don't Stop Believin' by JourneyAlternate: Don't Stop Believin' by LadBabyAlternate: Don't Stop Believin' by George LamondAlternate: Don't Stop Believin' by Teddy SwimsCover: Don't Stop Believin' by Glee Cast6. Twist and ShoutOriginal: Twist and Shout by The Top NotesAlternate: Twist and Shout by The Isley BrothersAlternate: Twist and Shout by The Mamas and the PapasAlternate: Twist and Shout by Salt-N-PepaAlternate: Twist and Shout by Chaka Demus & PliersCover: Twist and Shout by The BeatlesVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 15Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 16Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 17Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 18

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#15-11Intro: Cocaine by Eric ClaptonOutro: Cocaine by J.J. Cale15. HallelujahOriginal: Hallelujah by Leonard CohenAlternate: Hallelujah by John CaleAlternate: Hallelujah by Alexandra BurkeAlternate: Hallelujah by *Mystery Artist*Cover: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley14. I Will Always Love YouOriginal: I Will Always Love You by Dolly PartonAlternate: I Will Always Love You by Kenny RogersAlternate: I Will Always Love You by Sarah WashingtonCover: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston13. Killing Me SoftlyOriginal: Killing Me Softly by Lori LiebermanAlternate: Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta FlackAlternate: Killing Me Softly by ELYSANIJAlternate: Killing Me Softly by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Killing Me Softly With Her Song by Bobby GoldsboroCover: Killing Me Softly by The Fugees12. The Man Who Sold the WorldOriginal: The Man Who Sold the World by David BowieAlternate: The Man Who Sold the World by The HicsAlternate: The Man Who Sold the World by J.R. RichardsAlternate: The Man Who Sold the World by Nico BorisAlternate: The Man Who Sold the World by *Mystery Artist*Cover: The Man Who Sold the World by Nirvana11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful WorldOriginal: Over the Rainbow by Judy GarlandAlternate: Over the Rainbow by Eva CassidyOriginal: What a Wonderful World by Louis ArmstrongAlternate: What a Wonderful World by Willie NelsonCover: Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'oleVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 15Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 16Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 17

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#20-16Intro: Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'ConnorOutro: Nothing Compares 2 U by Prince20. I Shot the SheriffOriginal: I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley & the WailersAlternate: I Shot the Sheriff by Warren GCover: I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton19. House of the Rising SunOriginal: In New Orleans (House of the Rising Sun) by Lead BellyAlternate: Rising Sun Blues by Clarence Ashley & Doc WatsonAlternate: House of the Rising Sun by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: House of the Rising Sun by Dolly PartonAlternate: House of the Rising Sun by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: House of the Rising Sun by Five Finger Death PunchCover: House of the Rising Sun by The Animals18. Have a CigarOriginal: Have a Cigar by Pink FloydAlternate: Have a Cigar by PrimusAlternate: Have a Cigar by Celtic Pink FloydCover: Have a Cigar by Foo Fighters17. American WomanOriginal: American Woman by The Guess WhoAlternate: American Woman by Moriah Formica & Shilo GoldCover: American Woman by Lenny Kravitz16. Knockin' on Heaven's DoorOriginal: Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob DylanAlternate: Knockin' on Heaven's Door by The Ghost of Johnny CashAlternate: Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Ed RobinsonAlternate: Knockin' on Heaven's Door by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Phoebe OneCover: Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Guns N' RosesVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 15Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 16

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#25-21Intro: Mr. Tambourine Man by The ByrdsOutro: Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan25. Blue Suede ShoesOriginal: Blue Suede Shoes by Carl PerkinsAlternate: Blue Suede Shoes by the Cast of Million Dollar QuartetAlternate: Blue Suede Shoes by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Blue Suede Shoes by Brian SetzerCover: Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley24. Dazed and ConfusedOriginal: Dazed and Confused by Jake HolmesAlternate: Dazed and Confused by Hannah Williams & the AffirmationsAlternate: Dazed and Confused by Gov't MuleAlternate: Dazed and Confused by ZepparellaAlternate: Dazed and Confused by Vanilla FudgeCover: Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin23. TornOriginal: Braendt by Lis SorensenAlternate: Torn by EdnaswapAlternate: Torn by Trine ReinAlternate: O Amor E Ilusao by RougeCover: Torn by Natalie Imbruglia22. Blinded By the LightOriginal: Blinded By the Light by Bruce SpringsteenAlternate: Blinded By the Light by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Blinded By the Light by Eagles of Death MetalAlternate: Blinded By the Light by EC Twins & RossiCover: Blinded By the Light by Manfred Mann21. LandslideOriginal: Landslide by Fleetwood MacAlternate: Landslide by Smashing PumpkinsAlternate: Landslide by Haley KlinkhammerAlternate: Landslide by Josh TatofiAlternate: Landslide by Our Last NightCover: Landslide by Dixie ChicksVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 15

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#30-26Intro: Sweet Jane by Cowboy JunkiesOutro: Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground30. I Heard It Through the GrapevineOriginal: I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Gladys Knight & the PipsAlternate: I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Smokey Robinson & the MiraclesAlternate: I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Creedence Clearwater RevivalAlternate: I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Pt. 1 by RogerCover: I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye29. Simple ManOriginal: Simple Man by Lynyrd SkynyrdAlternate: Simple Man by Warren ZeidersAlternate: Simple Man by Machine Gun KellyAlternate: Simple Man by Michael GrimmAlternate: Simple Man by *Mystery Artist*Cover: Simple Man by Shinedown28. ZombieOriginal: Zombie by The CranberriesAlternate: Zombie by Ran-DAlternate: Zombie by Clarissa SernaCover: Zombie by Bad Wolves27. AfricaOriginal: Africa by TotoAlternate: Africa by Mike MasseAlternate: Africa by Tyler Ward & Lisa CimorelliCover: Africa by Weezer26. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)Original: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by The Four LadsAlternate: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Bart&BakerAlternate: Estambul by The SacadosCover: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by They Might Be GiantsVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#35-31Intro: God Gave Me You by Blake SheltonOutro: God Gave Me You by Dave Barnes35. Stop Breaking DownOriginal: Stop Breakin' Down Blues by Robert JohnsonAlternate: Stop Breaking Down by Sonny Boy WilliamsonAlternate: Stop Breaking Down by Jeff HealeyAlternate: Stop Breaking Down by The White StripesCover: Stop Breaking Down by The Rolling Stones34. The BoxerOriginal: The Boxer by Simon & GarfunkelAlternate: The Boxer by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: The Boxer by Emmylou HarrisAlternate: The Boxer by The O'Reillys & the PaddyhatsCover: The Boxer by Mumford & Sons33. The Sound of SilenceOriginal: The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel (1964)Original: The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel (1965)Alternate: The Sound of Silence by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: The Sound of Silence by Peyton ParrishCover: The Sound of Silence by Disturbed32. Ramble OnOriginal: Ramble On by Led ZeppelinAlternate: Ramble On by Great WhiteAlternate: Ramble On by PhishAlternate: Ramble On by The Jason Bonham BandAlternate: Ramble On by AnastaciaAlternate: Ramble On by Dread ZeppelinCover: Ramble On by Train31. A Day in the LifeOriginal: A Day in the Life by The BeatlesAlternate: A Day in the Life by Chris CornellAlternate: A Day in the Life by PhishCover: A Day in the Life by Jeff BeckVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#40-36Intro: The Times They Are a-Changin' by Flogging MolliesOutro: The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan40. When You Say Nothing At AllOriginal: When You Say Nothing At All by Keith WhitleyAlternate: When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan KeatingAlternate: When You Say Nothing At All by The Hound + The FoxAlternate: When You Say Nothing At All by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: When You Say Nothing At All by Paul OverstreetCover: When You Say Nothing At All by Alison Krauss39. Proud MaryOriginal: Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater RevivalAlternate: Proud Mary by Solomon BurkeAlternate: Proud Mary by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Proud Mary by Glee CastCover: Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner38. The WeightOriginal: The Weight by The BandAlternate: The Weight by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the TemptationsAlternate: Weight by Aaron PritchettCover: The Weight by Aretha Franklin37. At LastOriginal: At Last by Glenn Miller and His OrchestraAlternate: At Last by Tenille TownesAlternate: At Last by BootstrapsAlternate: At Last by Eva CassidyAlternate: At Last by Stevie WonderAlternate: At Last by Kina GrannisCover: At Last by Etta James36. Don't Know WhyOriginal: Don't Know Why by Jesse HarrisAlternate: Don't Know Why by Canaan Ene & ChardonnayAlternate: Don't Know Why by Kenny GCover: Don't Know Why by Norah JonesVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#45-41Intro: Billie Jean by The Civil WarsOutro: Billie Jean by Michael Jackson45. I'm a BelieverOriginal: I'm a Believer by The MonkeesAlternate: I'm a Believer by The Fifth EstateAlternate: I'm a Believer by Neil DiamondAlternate: I'm a Believer by Four TopsAlternate: I'm a Believer by JJ HellerCover: I'm a Believer by Smash Mouth44. Georgia On My MindOriginal: Georgia On My Mind by Hoagy CarmichaelAlternate: Georgia On My Mind by Willie NelsonAlternate: Georgia On My Mind by Louis Armstrong & Sy OliverAlternate: Georgia On My Mind by The Righteous BrothersAlternate: Georgia On My Mind by Van MorrisonCover: Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles43. Hey JudeOriginal: Hey Jude by The BeatlesAlternate: Hey Jude by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Hey Jude by Glee CastAlternate: Hey Jude by Steve MillerCover: Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett42. We Can Work It OutOriginal: We Can Work It Out by The BeatlesAlternate: Exposition / We Can Work It Out by Deep PurpleAlternate: We Can Work It Out by Big Time RushCover: We Can Work It Out by Stevie Wonder41. Hard to HandleOriginal: Hard to Handle by Otis ReddingAlternate: Hard to Handle by Tom JonesAlternate: Hard to Handle by Joe DiffieCover: Hard to Handle by The Black CrowesVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#50-46Intro: You've Got a Friend in Me by Brian WilsonOutro: You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman50. The LetterOriginal: The Letter by The Box TopsAlternate: The Letter by Sammi SmithAlternate: The Letter by Amii StewartCover: The Letter by Joe Cocker49. To Make You Feel My LoveOriginal: Make You Feel My Love by Bob DylanAlternate: To Make You Feel My Love by Billy JoelAlternate: Make You Feel My Love by AdeleCover: To Make You Feel My Love by Garth Brooks48. I Love Rock 'N RollOriginal: I Love Rock 'N Roll by ArrowsAlternate: I Love Rock 'N Roll by Rock Emo NightcoreAlternate: I Love Rock 'N Roll by Moccasin CreekCover: I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts47. Such Great HeightsOriginal: Such Great Heights by The Postal ServiceAlternate: Such Great Heights by As It IsAlternate: Such Great Heights by Ben FoldsAlternate: Such Great Heights by ConfideAlternate: Such Great Heights by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern JukeboxCover: Such Great Heights by Iron & Wine46. Skinny LoveOriginal: Skinny Love by Bon IverAlternate: Skinny Love by Brooke AdeeAlternate: Skinny Love by PALMR & LUMECover: Skinny Love by BirdyVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#55-51Intro: Jolene by The White StripesOutro: Jolene by Dolly Parton55. Smells Like Teen SpiritOriginal: Smells Like Teen Spirit by NirvanaAlternate: Smells Like Nirvana by "Weird Al" YankovicAlternate: Smells Like Teen Spirit by The Muppets Barbershop QuartetAlternate: Smells Like Teen Spirit by WitchzCover: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Tori Amos54. HeartbeatsOriginal: Heartbeats by The KnifeAlternate: Heartbeats by Daniela Andrade & DabinAlternate: Heartbeats by Royal TeethCover: Heartbeats by Jose Gonzalez53. Turn the PageOriginal: Turn the Page by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet BandAlternate: Turn the Page by Dave FenleyAlternate: Turn the Page by Waylon JenningsCover: Turn the Page by Metallica52. I Will SurviveOriginal: I Will Survive by Gloria GaynorAlternate: I Will Survive by Jemaine Clement & Kristin ChenowethAlternate: I Will Survive by Diana RossAlternate: I Will Survive by Aretha FranklinAlternate: I Will Survive by Me First and the Gimme GimmesCover: I Will Survive by Cake51. Take Me to the RiverOriginal: Take Me to the River by Al GreenAlternate: Take Me to the River by Annie LennoxAlternate: Take Me to the River by KaleidaCover: Take Me to the River by Talking HeadsVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#60-56Intro: Can't Help Falling in Love by twenty one pilotsOutro: Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley60. Mrs. RobinsonOriginal #1: Mrs. Robinson (Version 1) by Simon & GarfunkelOriginal #2: Mrs. Robinson (Version 2) by Simon & GarfunkelOriginal #3: Mrs. Robinson by Simon & GarfunkelAlternate: Mrs. Robinson by Frank SinatraAlternate: Mrs. Robinson by Marcelo RezendeAlternate: Mrs. Robinson by Eric JohnsonCover: Mrs. Robinson by The Lemonheads59. My Heart Will Go OnOriginal: My Heart Will Go On by Celine DionAlternate: My Heart Will Go On by Caleb and KelseyAlternate: My Heart Will Go On by Sylvia YacoubCover: My Heart Will Go On by DragonForce58. Leaving on a Jet PlaneOriginal: Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul & MaryAlternate: Leaving on a Jet Plane by John DenverAlternate: Leaving on a Jet Plane by Chantal KreviazukCover: Leaving on a Jet Plane by Drivin' N' Cryin'57. I'll Stand By YouOriginal: I'll Stand By You by PretendersAlternate: I'll Stand By You by Josh GrobanAlternate: I'll Stand By You by Natalie TaylorAlternate: I'll Stand By You by Rod StewartCover: I'll Stand By You by Cast of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist & Alice Lee56. Stand By MeOriginal: Stand By Me Father by The Soul StirrersAlternate: Stand By Me by Ben E. KingAlternate: Stand By Me by Florence + the MachineAlternate: Stand By Me by Tracy ChapmanAlternate: Stand By Me by John LennonAlternate: Stand By Me by NEEDTOBREATHECover: Stand By Me by Otis ReddingVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#65-61Intro: Shove This Jay-Oh-Bee by Canibus & Biz MarkieOutro: Take This Job and Shove It by Johnny Paycheck65. You Really Got MeOriginal: You Really Got Me by The KinksAlternate: You Really Got Me by Oingo BoingoAlternate: You Really Got Me by The ChipmunksAlternate: You Really Got Me by Eve 6Cover: You Really Got Me by Van Halen64. Smooth CriminalOriginal: Smooth Criminal by Michael JacksonAlternate: Smooth Criminal by David GarrettCover: Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm63. Death LetterOriginal: Death Letter by Son HouseAlternate: Death Letter by Cassandra WilsonAlternate: Death Letter by The Derek Trucks BandCover: Death Letter by The White Stripes62. DisarmOriginal: Disarm by Smashing PumpkinsAlternate: Disarm by Rockabye Baby!Alternate: Disarm by SilversteinCover: Disarm by The Civil Wars61. HeroesOriginal: "Heroes" by David BowieAlternate: Heroes by Peter GabrielCover: Heroes by The WallflowersVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#70-66Intro: Just Like Heaven by Dinosaur Jr.Outro: Just Like Heaven by The Cure70. Wagon WheelOriginal: Rock Me Mama by Arthur "Big Boy" CrudupAlternate: Rock Me Mamma by Bob DylanAlternate: Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine ShowCover: Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker69. ChangesOriginal: The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby & the RangeCover: Changes by 2Pac68. My ShotOriginal: My Shot by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs & Okieriete OnaodowanAlternate: My Shot by VoicePlayAlternate: My Shot by Working With LemonsAlternate: My Shot by Rockabye Baby!Cover: My Shot by The Roots (feat. Busta Rhymes)67. Fell in Love With a BoyOriginal: Fell in Love With a Girl by The White StripesAlternate: Fell in Love With a Girl by James WolpertCover: Fell in Love With a Boy by Joss Stone66. Million MilesOriginal: Million Miles by Bob DylanAlternate: Mange Mil by Arve-Gunnar HeloyCover: Million Miles by Bonnie RaittVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#75-71Intro: A Change is Gonna Come by Greta Van FleetOutro: A Change is Gonna Come by Same Cooke75. Louie LouieOriginal: Louie Louie by Richard Berry & the PharaohsAlternate: Louie Louie by Otis ReddingAlternate: Louie Louie by Toots & the MaytalsAlternate: Louie Louie by MoorheadCover: Louie Louie by The Kingsmen74. Tainted LoveOriginal: Tainted Love by Gloria JonesAlternate: Tainted Love by Marilyn MansonAlternate: Tainted Love by The Pussycat DollsCover: Tainted Love by Soft Cell73. Whatta ManOriginal: What a Man by Linda LyndellAlternate: Whatta Man / Seven Nation Army by Cinderella Cast & Nicholas GalitzineCover: Whatta Man by Salt-n-Pepa72. Come With MeOriginal: Kashmir by Led ZeppelinAlternate: Kashmir by Dave Matthews & Tim ReynoldsCover: Come With Me by Puff Daddy71. I Dreamed a DreamOriginal: I Dreamed a Dream by Patti LuPoneAlternate: I Dreamed a Dream by Randy GraffAlternate: I Dreamed a Dream by Anne HathawayAlternate: Yumeyaburete by Tomomi KaharaCover: I Dreamed a Dream by Susan BoyleVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#80-76Intro: The Boy in the Bubble by Peter GabrielOutro: The Boy in the Bubble by Paul Simon80. Forever and Ever, AmenOriginal: Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy TravisAlternate: Forever and Ever, Amen by Ronan Keating & Shania TwainAlternate: Forever and Ever, Amen by VeggieTalesAlternate: Forever and Ever, Amen by Parker RedmondCover: Forever and Ever, Amen by Josh Turner79. Baby Got BackOriginal: Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-LotAlternate: Baby Got Back by Glee CastCover: Baby Got Back by Jonathan Coulson78. Hey Ya!Original: Hey Ya! by OutKastAlternate: Hey Ya! by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern JukeboxCover: Hey Ya! by Obadiah Parker77. WonderwallOriginal: Wonderwall by OasisAlternate: Wonderwall by Our Last NightAlternate: Wonderwall by TeemidCover: Wonderwall by Ryan Adams76. Fast CarOriginal: Fast Car by Tracy ChapmanAlternate: Fast Car by PassengerCover: Fast Car by Boyce AvenueVote on your favorite cover version from today's episode

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#85-81Intro: Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) by Jay-ZOutro: It's the Hard Knock Life by Aileen Quinn & Toni Ann Gisondi85. Viva la VidaOriginal: Viva la Vida by ColdplayAlternate: Viva la Vida by WeezerCover: Viva la Vida by Abrams Brothers84. I SwearOriginal: I Swear by John Michael MontgomeryAlternate: I Swear by The MinionsCover: I Swear by All-4-One83. St. James Infirmary BluesOriginal: St. James Infirmary by Louis Armstrong & His Savoy Ballroom FiveAlternate: St. James Infirmary by Bobby BlandAlternate: St. James Infirmary by Hugh LaurieCover: St. James Infirmary Blues by The White Stripes82. She Said She SaidOriginal: She Said She Said by The BeatlesAlternate: She Said, She Said by Gov't MuleCover: She Said, She Said by The Black Keys81. Life is a HighwayOriginal: Life is a Highway by Tom CochraneAlternate: Life is a Highway by Punk Rock FactoryAlternate: Life is a Highway by Home FreeCover: Life is a Highway by Rascal FlattsVote on your favorite cover version from today's episode

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#90-86Intro: Gold Dust Woman by Sister HazelOutro: Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac90. Yeh YehOriginal: Yeh, Yeh by Georgie Fame & the Blue FlamesAlternate: Yeh Yeh by Matt BiancoCover: Yeh Yeh by They Might Be Giants89. We Trying to Stay AliveOriginal: Stayin' Alive by Bee GeesOriginal: Top Billin by Audio TwoAlternate: Stayin' Alive by N-TranceCover: We Trying to Stay Alive by Wyclef Jean88.  Got My Mind Set On YouOriginal: I've Got My Mind Set On You by James RayAlternate: Got My Mind Set On You by Lee MatthewsCover: Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison87. Let It BeOriginal: Let It Be by The BeatlesAlternate: Let It Be by Bill WithersAlternate: Let It Be by John DenverAlternate: Let It Be by Ray CharlesAlternate: Let It Be by Tito NievesAlternate: Let It Be by Glee CastAlternate: Let It Be by Matt HylomAlternate: Let It Be by Milos KaradaglicAlternate: Let It Be by GENTRIAlternate: Spectral T by Andrew MayCover: Let It Be by Carol Woods86. Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!Original: Kansas City by Little Willie LittlefieldAlternate: Kansas City by Wilbert HarrisonOriginal: Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (Goin' Back to Birmingham) by Little RichardAlternate: Hey Hey Hey Hey (Going Back to Birmingham) by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet BandCover: Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! by The BeatlesVote on your favorite cover version from today's episode

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#95-91Intro song: Doin' Time by Lana Del ReyOutro song: Doin' Time by Sublime95. Common PeopleOriginal: Common People by PulpAlternate: Common People by Vitamin String QuartetCover: Common People by William Shatner94. Just the Two of UsOriginal: Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington, Jr. & Bill WithersAlternate: Just the Two of Us by Toshinobu KubotaCover: Just the Two of Us by Will Smith93. You've Got a FriendOriginal: You've Got a Friend by Carole KingAlternate: You Learn / You've Got a Friend by Glee CastCover: You've Got a Friend by James Taylor92. Babe I'm Gonna Leave YouOriginal: Babe I'm Gonna Leave You by Anne BredonAlternate: Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You by Joan BaezCover: Babe I'm Gonna Leave You by Led Zeppelin91. Waterfalls"Original": Waterfalls by Paul McCartneyOriginal" Waterfalls by TLCAlternate: Waterfalls by Bette MidlerCover: Waterfalls by Death Cab for CutieVote on your favorite cover version from today's episode

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!#100-96Intro song: Like a Rolling Stone by The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceOutro song: Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan100: Feeling GoodOriginal: Feeling Good by The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd Ensemble & Gilbert PriceAlternate: Feeling Good by Nina SimoneCover: Feeling Good by Michael Buble99: DreamsOriginal: Dreams by Fleetwood MacAlternate: Dreams [feat. Reigan] by Jolyon PetchCover: Dreams by The Corrs98: (I Can't Get No) SatisfactionOriginal: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling StonesAlternate: Satisfaction (I Can't Get No) by Otis ReddingAlternate: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by Britney SpearsCover: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by Devo97: These DaysOriginal: These Days by NicoAlternate: These Days by Jackson BrowneCover: These Days by Gregg Allman96: Girls Just Wanna Have FunOriginal: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Robert HazardAlternate: Girls Just Want to Have Lunch by "Weird Al" YankovicAlternate: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Miley CyrusCover: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi LauperVote on your favorite cover version from today's episode

"Strumming my pain with his fingers... Singing my life with his words..." Killing Me Softly with His Song is a song about the pleasure and embarrassment of being seen. The feeling that someone has reached into your deepest, most private feelings, and laid them bare: "I felt he'd found my letters, and read each one out loud". It's a song about a singer, and about what music can do. And it's a love song that feels at once happy and sad. The song was a huge hit in two different generations. It won Grammy Awards for The Fugees in 1997 and for Roberta Flack in 1974. Ray Padgett, author of Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time, unfolds the layers of the song's history as a famous cover of a famous cover. The musicologist Nate Sloan explores what the song does harmonically, oscillating between major and minor chords to create a sense of uncertainty and longing. And Lori Lieberman tells the story of the Don McLean concert that inspired her lyrics for the song, that she was the first to record as a young singer-songwriter in 1972. It's a song that transports Tiff Murray back to the hot New York summer of 1996, when the Fugees version blared from every car radio and shopfront. For her it was the soundtrack to falling in love while far from home. It's also a love song for Julie Daley, but now with a sharp edge. Dr Robin Boylorn listened to the Fugees version as a self-conscious teenager and felt a flush of recognition; Ben heard it the Christmas he first came to the UK from South Africa, played by a busker early one morning in Covent Garden as the first snow he'd ever seen began to fall; and Perminder Khatkar has treasured the song since it played in the delivery room during the birth of her first child. Produced by Mair Bosworth for BBC Audio in Bristol

Sometimes a song is just better done by someone else and today Adam, Dave & Jason take a look at some of the greatest songs covered by other artists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/listwise/message

To start this week, we debate the greatest cover songs ever made. To do so, we brought in a professional cover musician: Richie Baker. Dude plays hundreds of cover sets a year, so he's an expert. From Aretha, to Cash, to The Beatles, we count them down.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!

It's time for Strong Songs to talk about some Strong Covers! On this episode, Kirk tackles four famous covers, comparing each with the original while trying to suss out what makes a great cover in the first place. Covered (heyo) on this episode:"Respect" by Otis Redding, as covered by Aretha Franklin in 1967"Satisfaction" by Jagger/Richards, as covered by Devo on Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, 1978"Mad World" by Roland Orzabal/Tears for Fears, as covered by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for Donnie  Darko, 2001"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, as covered by Jeff Buckley on Grace, 1994Also featured/referenced:"Aretha Franklin Had Power. Did We Respect It?" by Wesley Morris for the New York Times, 2018"The Story Behind Devo's Iconic Cover of the Rolling Stones' 'Satisfaction'" by Ray Padgett for The New Yorker, 2017Ray Padgett's book Cover Me: The Story Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time, 2017DEVO performing their "Satisfaction" cover live in 1977: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=70&v=jAGOgMxUHKM&feature=emb_logoPerformances of "Hallelujah" by John Cale, Pentatonix, K.D. Lang, and Rufus WainwrightOUTRO SOLOIST: Rob ReichThis episode's outro soloist is the wonderful bay area pianist/accordionist Rob Reich. He's got a bunch of albums you can check out and contributes to an array of interesting projects and experiments. Find more at his website, http://www.robreich.com/.STRONG MERCHCheck out the Strong Songs merch store for some cool t-shirts, mugs, totes, and more: store.strongsongspodcast.comKEEP IT SOCIALYou can follow Strong Songs on Twitter @StrongSongs: http://twitter.com/strongsongsAnd you can find Kirk on Twitter @Kirkhamilton and on Instagram at @Kirk_Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/kirk_hamilton/NEWSLETTER/MAILING LISTSign up for Kirk's mailing list to start getting monthly-ish newsletters with music recommendations, links, news, and extra thoughts on new Strong Songs episodes: https://kirkhamilton.substack.com/subscribeSTRONG PLAYLISTSKirk has condensed his Strong Songs picks into a single new list, which you can find on Spotify and Apple Music, and YouTube Music.SUPPORT STRONG SONGS ON PATREON!Thank you to all of Strong Songs's wonderful patrons! 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Here's the truth. If we hadn't decided to become podcasters, the three of us GOATmore brothers would likely be touring as a Rage Against the Machine cover band. We chose this path though, so for this week we'll be talking about cover songs instead of performing them. Expect a diverse array of songs and some that might surprise you to be covers at all! You can find us at https://mtgoatmore.buzzsprout.com/ or by searching Mt. GOATmore on your favorite podcast host.Contact us at facebook.com/mtgoatmore or send us an email at andremtgoatmore@gmail.com

Everyone loves cover songs. And a great cover often makes a song stronger. Why is that? Author Ray Padgett, of the website www.covermesongs.com, lets us in on the origins of classic covers — and tells the larger story of how cover songs have evolved over the decades.The Beatles made “Twist and Shout” famous, but who did it first? Where did the Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody" come from? Aretha Franklin demanded “Respect,” Patti Smith blew up "Gloria," DEVO deconstructed "Satisfaction," and Talking Heads recast Al Green's "Take Me To The River." Hear more from Ray in this episode!

The KUDZOO Radio Hour, hosted by writer/musician/ KUDZOO Magazine Editor Michael Buffalo Smith and singer/songwriter/Entertainer Billy Eli welcomes back our panelists, music journalist and musician Patrick Beach and writer/producer/musician Jim Hemphill, both of Austin, Texas. Today's topic is "Greatest Cover Songs of Any Genre." Once again, all four of us recommend a book, and album and a movie you might enjoy during your time at home. This week's music: "Black Diamond" The Replacements and "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Johnny Winter And www.kudzoomag.com www.michaelbuffalo.net www.billyeli.com

The one and only Diva of Divas, Aretha Franklin, is up to the mic today, with her legendary classic, “Respect.” We’ll talk about Aretha’s history (and her shared birthday with Rob), her music, her writing and arranging chops and of course that inimitable voice! Also in this episode: - Opening acts who topped their headliners - What award SHOULD be named after Aretha Franklin - Songs that spell out words - Greatest Cover Songs of All Time…sort of As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod greatsongpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greatsongpod/support

Call off the dogs.The search is over. Michael Milt Wolfe joins the program to discuss the absolute best cover songs of all time. Also, Baseball! A preview of Red Sox-Yankees with all of the love and hate. Finally, The Gronk goodbye…

A great cover of a song can expose a band to a new, larger audience. And sometimes that cover can even make you forget about the original version … so what are the three greatest, most unique covers of all time? That’s what’s being determined in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs, genres, whatever!). After they each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to author Ray Padgett about his book Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time. They discuss the roots of the term "cover" and dig into the surprising stories behind some of rock's most notable examples, from Elvis's rendition of "Hound Dog" to the Feelies doing the Rolling Stones. Plus, Jim and Greg share a few of their favorite cover songs. Plus, a review of Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit and a remembrance of Mark E. Smith of The Fall.

Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries is interviewed about the band's 2017 album, Something Else, a record that has all their hits reimagined acoustically with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Author Ray Padgett joins the podcast to talk about his latest book, Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time, with Goldmine editor Patrick Prince and contributor Warren Kurtz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries is interviewed about the band’s 2017 album, Something Else, a record that has all their hits reimagined acoustically with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Author Ray Padgett joins the podcast to talk about his latest book, Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time, with Goldmine editor Patrick Prince and contributor Warren Kurtz.

Ray Padgett founded the blog Cover Me in 2007 and has run it ever since, growing it into the largest blog devoted to cover songs on the web.  Yours truly has been featured on there several times under different monikers. Ray's writing has appeared in SPIN, MTV, Vice, Consequence of Sound, and more and he’s been interviewed as an expert on cover songs by the Wall Street Journal and the BBC. He lives in New York City and also works as a senior music publicist for Shore Fire Media. His book Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time is now available to buy and I cannot recommend it more.  As a musician, a lover of cover songs and music in general, it is one of the best reads of 2017 by far. Buy Ray's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cover-Me-Stories-Behind-Greatest/dp/1454922508 Follow Ray On Twitter: https://twitter.com/rayfp Check Out Ray's Cover Song Blog: http://www.covermesongs.com/

In Episode 107 of the “High Regard Show,” “Cover Me,” we interview Ray Padgett, author of "Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time." The cover song expert tells us how a radio show and decade-old blog turned into an in-depth, incredible tome. Plus, we share what our Top 5 favorite songs are — and they may surprise you. This week, we say goodbye to "Roly Poly Roarty" now that Tom is a year post-bariatric surgery. But if you're worried your favorite chatty Cathy will be down a segment, have no fears because he has a brand-new POTS-themed segment launching next week in its place. Are you following the exploits of our very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Well what the hell are you waiting for? Ray Padgett interview: 13:25:13 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 47:59:22 For more information on Roy Padgett's "Cover Me," visit: Website: http://www.covermesongs.com/2017/10/cover-me-book-release-day.html Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In today’s episode, we’re talking covers. Wyndham and Christian are joined by Ray Padgett, author of the book Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time, and renowned expert in the delicate art of musical imitation. In true music nerd fashion, we discuss the best, the worst, the most surprising, and the most unnecessary covers of all time and the stories behind them. Take a listen to some of our favorite cover songs on our custom Spotify playlist and send us your personal favorites to @thebrotherpod on Twitter: https://open.spotify.com/user/thebrotherpod/playlist/3Yn8lb36Sp3WbvKvWthlcj

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