451 - Heart of Glass - The CoverUp

The CoverUp by Rich Friedeman

Aug 17, 202618:47Music

A song so transgressively powerful it made way for a whole new kind of rock and roll, and a cover that makes something old new again in the best possible way. Heart of Glass, originally by Blondie, covered by Nick Should...

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