Jun 8, 2026

A listener prods us to dive into one of the great songs in American music, and in the process we flirt with musical diabetes. Lean On Me, originally by Bill Withers, covered by Club Nouveau. 

Outro music is The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr. 

Jun 1, 2026

An impossibly compelling songs from one of the most important writers and performers in American music, and a great band tries something different. Dancing Barefoot, originally by the Patti Smith Group, covered by U2. 

Outro music is Desire, also by U2. 

May 25, 2026

Absolute pop genius from a song that wasn’t supposed to be pop at all, and a cover that’s a terrible fit which helps to make it even more awesome. Call Me Maybe, originally by Carly Rae Jepsen, covered by Leo Moraccioli.

Outro music is We Are Young, by Fun, just to remind you that the bar was high in 2012.

May 18, 2026

A brilliant debut single that defied genre, expectation, and the industry it was breaking into, and a cover that takes it a bit literally, but nails it anyway. Sultans of Swing, originally by Dire Straits, covered by Pink Turtle. 

Outro music is Brothers in Arms, also by Dire Straits. 

May 11, 2026

A massively popular yet still underrated song by an incredibly talented yet still underrated artist, and a cover that takes on an impossible task and winds up still on their feet. Wrecking Ball, originally by Miley Cyrus, covered by Abandoning Sunday. 

Outro music is Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin.