Aug 3, 2026

A brilliant and beloved song from a band that had the right mix of magic to get it right, and a cover that provides a wild backstory. Build Me Up Buttercup, originally by The Foundations, covered by The Valentines. 

Outro music is Baby, Now That I’ve Found You, also by The Foundations, because how could we...

Jul 27, 2026

If you’re going to have one hit on top of a prolific career, it’s hard to do better. This week’s song is unique and fascinating. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) originally by The Proclaimers, covered by Alejandra Ribera. You know you want to sign along. 

Outro music is (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, by Blue...

Jul 20, 2026

A breakthrough moment in the history of Rock Steady puts us on a musical path that’s both familiar and incredibly unfamiliar. A Message To You Rudy, originally by Dandy Livingstone, covered by The Specials, and by Skatune Network. 

Outro music is Your Horoscope For Today, by Weird Al Yankovic, which lets us wrap the...

Jul 13, 2026

A listener request brings us one of the classic songs of Rock and Roll with the most unlikely origin story, and we get to call out a music recognition organization that isn’t the Grammys. The Twist, originally by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, covered by Chubby Checker. 

Outro music is Back In The Saddle Again, by...

Jul 6, 2026

An early song that could have easily defined a band’s career, but instead just gave us a glimpse of what was to come, and a cover by a great band that was out in the wilderness making some bad choices. My Generation, originally by The Who, covered by Iron Maiden. 

Outro music is Roll Away The Stone, by Mott...