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Aug 26, 2019

The 80s-est song that ever 80s-ed didn't do so well when it tried to 64 . This week we look at Tainted Love, originally by Gloria Jones, covered by Soft Cell and by Marilyn Manson.The 80s-est song that ever 80s-ed didn't do so well when it tried to 64 . This week we look at Tainted Love, originally by Gloria...


Aug 19, 2019

Nobody ever doubted this week's song was incredibly successful. But it's also a lot more substantial than we expected. Don't judge a book by the bandaid on its cover. Hot in Herre, originally by Nelly, covered by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Outro Music is Welcome to the Hellmouth by Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo.


Aug 12, 2019

A complete transformation of a song leads to, arguably, the complete transformation of a national identity. Overstating it? Not for the best music movie ever! Try A Little Tenderness, originally by the Ray Noble Orchestra, covered by Otis Redding and by The Commitments.

Outro music is Mustang Sally, also by The...


Aug 5, 2019

Beautiful voices, old white people, after-school TV reruns, and just how much difference the right room makes. Dream a Little Dream of Me, originally by Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra, covered by Doris Day, and by The Mamas and The Papas.

Outro music is If I Had A Hammer by Peter, Paul, and Mary.