The CoverUp - Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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356 - Mercury Blues - The CoverUp

Episode 356

Monday, October 21, 2024 • Duration 24:04

A song with roots so hidden, yet so obviously appropriate they never should have been hidden, a big star does a cover no one bothers to forget, and an obvious path from a non-obvious choice. Mercury Blues, Originally by KC Douglas Trio, covered by Alan Jackson and by Meat Loaf.

Outro music is Houd Dog, by Big Mama Thornton — so we get really great bookends on this one.

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355 - Breakfast in America - The CoverUp

Episode 355

Monday, October 14, 2024 • Duration 17:52

If you think you can explain prog rock, you don’t understand prog rock — so listen while we try to explain it. Breakfast in America, originally by Supertramp, covered by Gomez.

Outro music is Roundabout by Yes.

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354 - I Need You Tonight - The CoverUp

Episode 354

Monday, October 7, 2024 • Duration 20:09

An iconic song by a band that had mastered not just their sound, but their feel and approach to being a band, and a cover by a master of her craft. I Need You Tonight, originally by INXS, covered by Bonnie Raitt.

Outro music is Lazaretto, by Jack White.

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353 - Wuthering Heights - The CoverUp

Episode 353

Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 24:35

An impossibly bold debut song that was an obvious choice to the only genius in the room, and a cover that speaks to a brilliant, but often unsung collaboration. Wuthering Heights, originally by Kate Bush, covered by Pat Benatar.

Outro music is Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Chipmunks), by Alvin and the Chipmunks, off the timeless Urban Chipmunk album.

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352 - My Heart Will Go On - The CoverUp

Episode 352

Monday, September 23, 2024 • Duration 27:37

One of the biggest songs ever, by one of the biggest performers ever, from one of the biggest movies ever, and a cover from a band that only knows how to go big. My Heart Will Go On, originally by Celine Dion, covered by Dragonforce.

Outro music is Tears in Heaven, by Eric Clapton.

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351 - Friday I'm In Love - The CoverUp

Episode 351

Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 14:24

A song that defines a band for casual listeners while giving the real fans a breather, and a cover that almost nails it. Friday I’m In Love, originally by The Cure, covered by David Gray.

Outro music is Shiny Happy People by R.E.M.

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350 - Beds Are Burning - The CoverUp

Episode 350

Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 22:34

A great issue song even if the issue gets misplaced sometimes, and the real dance rock pedigree. Beds are Burning, originally by Midnight Oil, covered by Novaspace and by Murray Head.

Outro music is One Night In Bangkok from Chess, by Murray Head.

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349 - Roxanne - The CoverUp

Episode 349

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 24:18

A breakthrough song that took a while to break through and probably still deserves a little side eye in spite of its importance — and covers that reveal entirely different perspectives. Roxanne, originally by The Police, Covered by George Michael, and by Lacey Sturm.

Outro music is Wasted on You by Evanescence.

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348 - That's Not My Name - The CoverUp

Episode 348

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 16:03

An attitude song that has a reach which may exceed its grasp, and a cover by a noteworthy performer who gets the point, but can still miss the boat. That’s Not My Name, originally by The Ting Tings, covered by Dizzee Rascal.

Outro music is This Is How It Feels, by Inspiral Carpets.

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347 - I'm Just Ken - The CoverUp

Episode 347

Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 25:10

A song that perfectly conveys the themes of a film without sounding plastic or artificial, like you might expect. And a cover that plays so strongly to type no other band in history could have pulled it off. I’m Just Ken, originally by Ken played by Ryan Gosling, covered by GWAR.

Outro music is Rarrr by Heavysaurus.

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