Blanketing Covers: Recent Episodes
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The day has finally arrived! For years, Danny has been calling for it, and it's here! With the incomparable Josh Pilch (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Polkamania!) here to shepherd us through the decades-long career of a master, we're doing a Weird Al episode!
Thin Lizzy rules! Normally there's more to say to justify why we pick who we pick, but this time around that's basically the whole thing.
Our guest Craig Finlay is our guide through the progressions of traditional folk songs from their origins to their place in modern pop music
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Scarborough Fair, John B. Sails, Whisky In A Jar, When The Levee Breaks
The Cure's legacy has impacted artists across the full genre spectrum. Danny and Jon unpack what that's meant and how it continues to evolve.
Jon and Danny go through the vast array of covers of the Pixies hit "Where Is My Mind?"
With "Take Me Home, Country Roads" John Denver wrote a song that tapped into something everyone could relate to. Hear what people did with this timeless song about coming back home.
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Brad Stasell is back with us this week as week ride the roller coaster of covers of the Bo Diddley blues classic "Who Do You Love?"
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We're joined by Neil Bardhan to play through the covers record What Is It Even? from rising country star Joshua Ray Walker.
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We recorded our first-ever live show a few weeks ago as part of Brad Stasell's 24-hour dance marathon!
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Purple Rain was released in movie theaters in 1984. The accompanying soundtrack contained more than a few all-time classics. None more vital than the title track, "Purple Rain". An iconic performance, musically and vocally, the song has inspired musicians from all over to try their hand at playing it.
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Iconic performers have been putting their stamp on this CCR classic for decades. We kick back and let the river take us through the wonderful world of Proud Mary covers.
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From 1994-2010, with the help of Rick Rubin, Johnny Cash released 6 albums on Rubin's American record label. The albums consist largely of covers. On this week's episode, we pull our favorites from all 6 albums and discuss the impact they had on Johnny Cash's renewed, and lasting legacy.
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In 2018, Elton John and Bernie Taupin handpicked songs and artists to be split across two tribute albums. Elton John chose pop versions for Revamp, and Bernie Taupin chose country for Restoration. Danny and Jon go track by track to see how things went for the latter.
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In honor of the recent passing of MC5 frontman Wayne Kramer, Danny and Jon go through some hard-driving covers of Kick Out The Jams.
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Dan's Aunt Sheva is back! If you thought the stories from the Velvet Underground episode were good, you're going to love the ones we get with the backdrop of some amazing covers of The Who!
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We have some extra special guests with us this week! It's Ian and Nick from Human Errors! Not only did they bring great insight, but they also brought along their own never-before-heard cover of a Kinks song!
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Jon and Danny look back on the year in albums
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Jon and Danny take a look back at the year that was, playing some of their favorites from 2023, and a choice few that finally hit their radars this year!
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It's Christmas episode time again! This time around we're doing the Wham! hit Last Christmas!
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This week's episode is full of Satisfaction of all kinds. Some of the best of the best from around the world are all gathered here to try their hand at the Rolling Stones classic
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An enduring pop hit, Sea of Love has been revived by great covers multiple times since Phil Phillips sang it originally. We listen to those and more! Join us!
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Jimi Hendrix's classic riff on Purple Haze is immediately recognizable to even the most casual of music fans. We listen through the many decades of covers and some of the results were staggering.
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In 1996, some of the biggest names in alt rock were called upon to bring the songs of the classic educational program to a new generation, Today, we review that album.
Featured Artists include: Deluxx Folk Implosion, Blind Melon, Better Than Ezra, Goodness, Pavement, Ween, The Lemonheads, Biz Markie, Chavez, Moby, Man or Astro-man?, Buffalo Tom, Daniel Johnston, and Skee-Lo
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Blowin' In The Wind is one of the most recognizable songs from one of the most renowned songwriters ever. Fittingly, so many legends have tried their hand at it. Find out who, and some unknowns who might've blown them all away.
Featured Artists: Bob Dylan, The Chad Mitchell Trio, The Blue Shamrocks, Eric Bibb, Peter Paul and Mary, Jimmy Buffett, Plavci, Matt Collins, Javi Zimmerman, Joan Baez, Someone, Pondézeu, Edwin Hawkins, Stevie Wonder, Odetta, Staples Singers, Mayries, Low, Elvis Presley, Arne Domnerus, Glen Campbell, Mountain, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, Love Supine, Ben Sidran, Ziggy Marley, Abyssinians, and Sam Cooke
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The Replacements have a complicated history to go along with their impressive discography. Danny and Jon get into it and beyond with the assistance of the many brilliant contributions of the artists featured in this episode!
Featured Artists: The Replacements, Mike Felumlee, Bullyclub, Pete Astor, Philip Steven, Scribe Wolf & Giant Rat, Samantha Lu, Michah Schnabel, Arms & Hearts, Sleepies, Radiator Hospital, Destroyed Room, Kindling, Featherfoot, Fabulous Bird, Pittsburg Tribute Fest, Wlkrz, K for Kridens, Shiloh, Outer Banks, and Sam Rasitosis
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U2 has been a divisive band between Jon and Danny in the past, but Danny's bringing in a Joshua Tree classic anyway. Will listening to the covers let Jon hear the band with new ears? Or are we destined to disagree forever? Find out on this week's episode
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Robyn's original version of Dancing On My Own is a certified classic with a far-reaching appeal. How will these covers measure up to such a bold song?
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JOIN THE PATREON You can nearly tell the entire history of rock and roll with covers of Buddy Holly songs. That's just what we try to do on this episode!
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We first became aware of Alien Cake Music in our Sex and Candy episode, but since then we have spent a lot of time digging into their vast catalog of lofi covers. This enlightening interview gets into all aspects of covers, from their creation to their appreciation.
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Everlong is one of the most enduring rock songs of the last 20 years. It's immediately recognizable from the first note. We find out if the people covering chose to match that or to go their own way. Plus, an interview with Alien Cake Music!
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You may remember on the last episode that Jon was not coming in as a fan of our main artist this week. With just over an hour of music, will Danny be able to convince of the unique and immense talents of John Legend? Listen in and hear our thoughts on his 2010 covers record Wake Up!
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New Jersey resident, and therefore Bruce Springsteen expert, George Brudermann returns to help us shed some light on the world of Dancing in the Dark covers.
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In 2007, Dashboard Confessional decided to release an album of cover songs to coincide with their upcoming tour. The result might be one of the best mixtapes Jon and Danny have covered on the show.
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The amazingly talented Lauren Luiz from the band girlhouse joins us to talk about her thoughts on cover songs, her process, and most importantly, her amazing new album The Fourth EP!
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Jon and Danny take a look back at the exciting month of music that came out in May.
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Danny and Jon get into one of the greatest dance songs of all time. They don't agree about a lot of the versions, but after hearing all of them, they do agree that the "dance" qualifier might be unnecessary.
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Danny and Jon take a trip through the weird and fun world of "Stand By Me". Hitmakers and unknowns alike take a turn with the Ben E. King classic. Come see how our hosts feel about the wild variety this song has to offer.
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April may have been the best month yet as far as new music goes. On top of that, Danny and Jon both found some great stuff from other eras.
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In 1966, ? and the Mysterians released 96 Tears. The song has been credited as in influence in the early days of punk, so we thought that's where this episode was going. Find out if we were right!
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For the first time in the history of this show, we are doing a true first listen. Neither Danny, Jon, nor returning guest Brad Stasell had listened to the new covers album from T-Pain prior to recording the episode. Find out how we feel right along with us as we give On Top of The Covers a listen
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The song has had many names and has been attributed to a few bands, but no matter how you shake it, it's a great rock and roll song. Stepping Stone has practically become a punk rock standard. It's such a good rock song that even the other genres that have taken it in can't help but make it rock.
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For a long time, Amen, Brother by The Winstons was just the b-side of a moderately successful R&B song. Over time it has grown into something so much more. A 6-second drum sample from the track has become one of the most used, and most recognizable samples in the history of music. From its early days in hip hop, into various dance music genres, and eventually even crossing over into rock and roll, The Amen Break is one of the most important sounds in music history.
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In 1961, Patsy Cline released "Crazy", a simple song about complex emotions. Since then, the song has basically become a country standard and a right of passage. Join us as we travel through the long history of this classic.
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The Postal Service are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and because of that, we are celebrating them! Give Up is an album full of classics, but the biggest among them is Such Great Heights. Listen to 20 years of covers with us and hear the different ways they've impacted music in that time.
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In 1972, professor Gil Trythall went out to show what a Moog synthesizer was capable of. The results are mixed, but the journey through these synthesized country classics is well worth it.
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A rising star in the world of cover songs, MacGregor Burns has been releasing a new cover song on TikTok every day for a year. We talk to him about how he decides what to play, what he looks for in a cover, and we listen to some of his all-time favorite covers. MacGregor's TikTok MacGregor's New Single --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blanketingcovers/message
Danny and Jon take a step away from covers to talk about their favorite things from 2022. In part 2, they each countdown their top 5 favorite songs from the past year, and their favorite songs they heard about for the first time this year.
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Danny and Jon take a step away from covers to talk about their favorite things from 2022. In part 1, they each countdown their top 5 favorite albums from the past year.
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Originally a soundtrack song in the movie Holiday Inn, "White Christmas" has become synonymous with the holiday itself. Thousands of artists have taken a shot at this classic. Jon and Danny go back and forth presenting their personal top 10 versions.
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It's the first, but certainly not the last, Beatles episode! What better song to start with than the ubiquitous "Here Comes The Sun"? Across genres and generations, artists have been drawn to George Harrison's hopeful ballad. Joined by Chip Chantry, the host of the I Love Rock & Roll podcast, we discuss one of the greatest songs of all time and a few versions that might have even surpassed the original.
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The quintessential " t-shirt band", Joy Division inspired generations musically as well. Not just in the genres you'd think either. Exploring the world of Joy Division covers unveiled a great variety.
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The Carpenters were one of the most successful pop duos of the 70s. Their songs are staples of adult contemporary radio to this day. In 1994, some of the biggest acts of the day paid tribute. The result was If I Were A Carpenter. Did it leave us on top of the world? Or did its rainy days and Mondays get us down? Listen in and find out.
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By the time Rage Against the Machine broke up in 2000, they had already established an impressive legacy. But before they broke up they recorded what some consider to be their most impressive release to date. In December of that year, the band put out an album of covers. The songs are distinctly Rage Against the Machine songs but the spotlight is shared perfectly with each revolutionary original artist.
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We're back in the world of Shrek! Dan didn't realize it when he suggested it, but here we are. In 1966, The Monkees released a song written by Neil Diamond on their TV show. All these years later, it's still one of pop music's most recognizable songs, and a lot of people did a lot of really fun things with it.
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On Record Store Day 2015, the prolific garage rocker Ty Segall combined two earlier EPs into one album of all T. Rex (and Tyrannosaurus Rex if we're being technical) covers. Listen through the record with us and decide for yourself if he did justice to the legendary glam rock band.
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The Counting Crows have had a long and very successful career. So many hits of their own, and a number of covers that really show off their influences. For generations, fans have been connecting with their music, and they all bring vastly different voices and perspectives to their covers. Listen to hear what you may not have thought was available inside a Counting Crows song.
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In 1997, Marcy Playground's Sex and Candy was all over the radio, but so many people didn't quite know what to make of it. What did it mean? What was it about? It was the 90's, so how Nirvana was it? We figure it all out as we comb through decades and genres to find the best versions of it.
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In 2021, in conjunction with The Velvet Underground documentary on Apple TV+, Verve Records released a tribute to The Velvet Underground & Nico. I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to The Velvet Underground & Nico features a who's who of indie rock superstars who all showed up to put their stamp on the seminal album. Danny and Jon go track by track and take it all in.
Listen to our previous Velvet Underground episode here
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The Velvet Underground has the reputation of being a hard band to crack. Danny and Jon weren't quite sure how they were going to get into them. Thankfully, Sheva Golkow is here to help! With Sheva's great assistance we work through the highs (and some lows) of the vast world of Velvet Underground covers.
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We're nearing the summer, and few songs evoke that summertime feeling quite like Seals and Crofts' Summer Breeze. This yacht rock classic has covers that make us, along with our guest Jacquie Baker, want to jump shit. Don't worry though, there are plenty of life preservers to help us back on board!
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Madonna has been changing and reinventing herself for decades, and she's never been far from the top of the charts. With the help of Kirk Griffiths, we track her incredible career using covers of her most successful, and timeless, hits!
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The only person Dan's made a cover with is on the show! Kevin F. Maye recently aged out of the stories being told in the song, so he came here to celebrate. "It Was A Very Good Year" brought us our most jazz-heavy songs so far. Listen and find out how that sits with our hosts.
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The Blink 182 classic Dammit has been covered so many times. Some stick to the master plan while others see through it. We invited George Brudermann and Julie Rometty to help us sort it all out.
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Alexi Front is here this week so of course, we're doing metal, and one of the biggest bands in the history of the genre at that. Nothing Else Matters was a massive hit off Metallica's incredibly successful self-titled album (more frequently referred to as The Black Album). We talk about their impact on the genre (and music in general), and how their legacy has changed over the years. Of course, we do it all by exploring the covers. So many people have tried it, but how many succeeded? Listen in and decide for yourself.
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Welcome to the SKAdcast! That's right! It's not a band, or a song this time. We're doing a whole genre! Travel with us, returning favorite Meg Goetz, and Macky from The Bobby Lees as we journey through the waves of ska in search of joy, understanding, and rebellion by way of radical acceptance. What makes a ska cover work? Find out with us!
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Returning guest, Brad Stasell is back to help us kick off season two! This time we're getting into Grapevine! Motown really put their stamp on the early versions of the song, but as time's gone on it's been brought to so many new and different places!
Brad Stasell is doing a 24-hour dance marathon on April 30th. It's going to be lots of fun and for a good cause. Tune in on Saturday at any of the places listed below:
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It's the season finale! We wrap up season one with the George Michael (or is it Wham!?) classic "Careless Whisper". The riff is legendary, easily one of the most recognizable of all time. So many covers acknowledge it and have their fun interpreting it, while others ignored it completely. Some surprising ones worked really well! Author Ian Rogers (MFA Thesis Novel) helps us break them down.
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David Bowie's career is a hard one to sum up. It spans decades, genres, and multiple personas. Danny and Jon brought in radio DJ, and Danny's uncle, Dan O'Connell and Rank Bank host David Primiano to cover it all as best they could. They get into what makes a great cover, why David Bowie attracted so many to his music, and, of course, Godzilla. This episode is for Bowie scholars and newcomers alike as we attempt to uncover Bowie using covers of his music.
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It's time to talk about Dolly. Dolly is the songwriter behind so many great hits and in the 70s she was churning them out one after the other. Danny and Jon are here to talk about the one that took the world by storm when it was brought back to life in the 90s. "I Will Always Love You" has charted so many times it's no wonder so many people tried their hand at it. Who better than their significant others to discuss one of the greatest breakup songs of all time? Meg Goetz and Kaitlin Trainor join us to break down the many lives of "I Will Always Love You".
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Danny thinks Black Sabbath might be the band whose songs are most available to different genres. Guests, Eric Todd and Liam Collier, might not agree. See how you feel after the many twists and turns Jon's selections take us down.
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Sam Cooke is almost singularly responsible for the rise of the soul genre, and You Send Me is the song that started it all. Danny and Jon, along with guests Brad Stasell and Seamus Millar, take us through the history of the song, and how sometimes all it takes is a great voice to redefine a classic.
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The Ramones are one of the most influential bands of all time, and there is a mountain of great covers to prove it. Frankly, it was too many. Emma McIvor and Aaron Eikenberry join us to instead look at the songs The Ramones chose to cover during their illustrious career. By celebrating their influences, we uncover just what it means to be a Ramones song.
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Angel of the Morning has been a hit a few times throughout the years. The many many covers make a strong statement about the importance of perspective in music.
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Tommy James was the first person in history to have two covers of his songs go to number one in back to back weeks. Joe Moore and Brad Stasell join us to talk about his legendary career and all the great covers that have come from it.
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