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. 

Oct 7, 2024

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.