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Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a kar...
A powerful, insightful, and moving song from someone who, on the surface, is the unlikeliest source, and two covers that drive the point hom...
It's spring, so we have a song about the impending winter because cover songs don't exist in a conventional timeline. And not just any winte...
It's an emotional week at CoverUp HQ. We dig into one of the most profound ways a songwriter had ever decided to say goodbye, and a tribute...
The most lean-into-it power ballad you'll ever find that's always working hard at something, and a cool cover about making it work. Keep On...
We always knew music would save the world. This week, we take it a bit more literally as we tackle Golden, originally by Huntrix (yes, we kn...
A legendary musician opens up in a typical yet profound way, and a cover that revives a whole bunch of special things. Jealous Guy, original...
The defining song for an all-time-great band that defies definition, a cover that reimagines as hard as any cover has, and another that brin...
A song that crushes it across genres, styles, and settings by an artist who of course can pull of something of this scale. And a cover that...
A song-of-the-summer redefines a band through a period of musical maturation, and puts a spotlight on the downfall of MTV. And a cover revea...
A breakthrough mega hit that defied the odds and stood the test of time, and a band that might not have. Or maybe they did. Honestly, it's n...
An influential band's signature song that found its place for multiple generations, and a cover by an artist who seems to look into our worl...
A modern and compelling take on protest songs that doesn't lean on outrage so much as "there but for the grace of God", and a cover by an ar...
We look at one of the best songs from one of the best debut albums ever, and follow with a pair of covers that teach us a lot about how musi...
A song that defined a band, in spite of their many successful reinventions, and a cover by two unlikely artists — or at least ones we though...
Lots of country music is sad stories. This is that, and there's a sad story under it, but it has way more at work than you might think — and...
The song that redefined out popular music shapes culture, and a cover that soothes your mind. Like A Prayer, originally by Madonna, covered...
A song that hit its stride in a big way with online success by an artist who has a knack for that, and a cover that keeps the soul and impac...
We wrap up 2025 with what may be our greatest ever listener request, the unlikeliest cover we've ever tackled, and a couple of brilliant son...
We sneak up on the end of 2025 with a tribute episode for someone who was a great talent and a musician's musician, and a cover that aces th...
The foundations of modern American folk music, one of the biggest Canadian songs ever, and a possibly misplaced application of Christmas che...
A perfectly executed song that utterly defines a genre — for good or ill — and a cover that takes a simple start and uses a lot of musical s...
A brilliant song that couldn't have been anything else with the level of talent behind it, and a cover that probably took its job a little t...
A huge hit at the start of a really complicated career, and a band who knows where to take their inspiration. Your Love Is My Drug, original...
One of the great folk songs of the modern era captures the spirit — and the historical record — of maritime tragedy, and the cover that know...
The knives come out over whether we've found the perfect love song as we look at another classic episode. The Book Of Love, originally by Th...
We revisit episode 53, with one of the most important songs in the history of rock and roll, an incredible original, a hugely successful but...
Another archive episode revisited, with a classic song that's been covered countless times, and it just so happens that three of them are br...
We pull a classic episode from the archives, back to episode 20, where we take a look at one of the most important bands in Hip Hop, and a c...
We pull a classic episode from the archives, one of our longtime favorites from episode 32. A musical theater classic and cover you'd never...
We pull a classic episode from the archives and dress it up for the modern incarnation of the show. And it's a doozie, with an unforgettable...
A song from a band that shows their typically high concept, but also shares an unusual amount of heart, and a cover to bring us all together...
A thoughtful and demanding musician brings you a cup of cocoa and a blanket to throw over your feet, and a cover that understands the assign...
The greatest band that never existed, but is somehow still touring, and a cover that's a tribute, a laugh, and a great show all at once. Big...
We decide to dive into a band that's a favorite for one of us, and see if we can find the daylight between our musical tastes. She's Kerosen...
One of the biggest songs of the 90s has a surprising origin with some very surprising originators. But we all know where this episode ends u...
We celebrate our 400th episode with a song we love. It's a standout for the original band in a number of fascinating ways, and has a cover t...
We hope this is the end of our run of tribute episodes as we remember a remarkable talent and exceptional musician. An exceptional ability f...
We do a rare instrumental episode remembering an amazing musician who was the sound of a decade — everyone wanted this sound. Feels so good,...
We pay tribute to one of the greats of rock and metal, and find some surprising range from a former teen heartthrob. Crazy Train, originally...
The secret history of someone who deserves superstar status, one of the biggest songs of the 80s that deserves every accolade, and a cover t...
A charming song by one of our favorite songwriters, and a band that carved out its place in history, and the cover where everyone realized t...
A song that's a worldwide sensation by an artist with the tools to get it done, and a satisfying cover by someone who shows that you don't k...
A pivotal figure in outlaw country with a song that was always going to be his to sing, and songwriter behind the song shows the power of te...
We pay tribute to a musical giant, focusing on the moment where is started to get the recognition he deserved, and a cover where everyone re...
An episode remembering a towering talent who broke new ground in unexpected ways, and covers by a couple of other remarkable talents who are...
A beautiful song that subtly obscures its musical roots by an artist with surprising connections to the genre, and a cover that goes all in...
A no-nonsense dance hit that has depth beyond what you usually see in a no-nonsense dance hit, and a cover that embraces the story and an ar...
A lifetime of curious musical collaborations and a killer song that needed to find the right band. Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo, originally by...
A stunning song that perfectly captures the complexity of a musical and cultural genius, and a cover that strips the song down to almost not...
Rather than debating who put whose chocolate in which peanut butter, we see the results of someone really knowing what to do with some good...