Nov 11, 2024
A song that is as unexpected as it is utterly satisfying, and a cover so far beyond insightful it’s hard to fathom. Lost Cause, originally by Beck, covered by Willie Nelson.
Outro music is Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon, which is another one of those songs that just hits you, and which Willie Nelson included...
Nov 4, 2024
One of the songs that put Motown and the Motown sound on the map and a cover by a troubled but flawless band — with probably more surprise musical contributions than we’ve had in any three episodes. Stick around for the world’s greatest hype man.
Outro music is 911 Is A Joke by Public Enemy, which we...
Oct 28, 2024
A song very much of its time that’s stood the test of time, and a cover that takes it into a new space and context. Forever Young, originally by Alphaville, covered by Brandi Carlile.
Outro music is Big in Japan, also by Alphaville.
Oct 21, 2024
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...
Oct 14, 2024
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.