459 - Thunderstruck - The CoverUp

The CoverUp by Rich Friedeman

Oct 12, 202617:02Music

One of the most enduring and powerful songs in rock and roll, and a cover that does _almost_ everything we love. Thunderstruck, originally by AC/DC, covered by Steve n Seagulls. Outro music is Ana Ng by They Might Be Gia...

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