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296 - We Didn't Start The Fire - The CoverUp Aug 28, 2023

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One of the biggest and most impactful songs of the late 80s taught us who we were. A new cover raises all sorts of questions about what we've become. We Didn't Start The Fire, originally by Billy Joel, Covered by Fall Out Boy.

Outro music is The Downeaster 'Alexa', also by Billy Joel.

295 - Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered - The CoverUp Aug 21, 2023

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We open up the Great American Songbook to visit an artist who broke ground in ways well ahead of her time, and to pay tribute to two of the most significant voices in modern music. Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered, originally by Vivienne Segal, covered by Tony Bennett, and by Sinead O'Connor.

Outro music is Sister Sinead, by Kris Kristofferson. And honestly, there were so many choices for this one, but we couldn't think of a better way to say goodbye to her and to say thank you.

294 - Lose Yourself - The CoverUp Aug 14, 2023

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One of the biggest songs from one of the biggest artists in rap and its literary strengths, and a kindred spirit who couldn't be more different. Lose Yourself, originally by Eminem, covered by Kasey Chambers.

Outro music is Jack and Diane by John Mellencamp.

293 - Another Saturday Night - The CoverUp Aug 07, 2023

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A song and an artist who cemented the birth of R&B doesn't take himself too seriously, and a brilliant folk singer takes a big swing. Another Saturday Night, originally by Sam Cooke, covered by Cat Stevens.

Outro music is Just The Way You Are, by Gheorghe Zamfir.

292 - Hotel California - The CoverUp Jul 31, 2023

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One of the biggest and most compelling songs in the history of rock and roll gets the flamenco treatment, and takes an unusual turn. Hotel California, originally by The Eagles, covered by Gipsy Kings, and by Nancy Sinatra.

Outro music is Layla by Derek and The Dominos, but just the long piano bit from the end, which will make total sense by the time you listen to the episode.

291 - Puttin' On The Ritz - The CoverUp Jul 24, 2023

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A page directly from The Great American Songbook, with three wildly different perspectives on culture and meaning. Irving Berlin's Puttin' On The Ritz, originally recorded by Leo Reisman and his Orchestra, covered by Taco, and by Neil Diamond.

Outro music is Irving Berlin's Cheek to Cheek, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

290 - Killing Me Softly With His Song - The CoverUp Jul 17, 2023

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An absolutely astonishing collection of songs this week. And an amazing story, with surprise appearances, proper villains, and music that endures in remarkable ways. Killing Me Softly With His Song, originally by Lori Lieberman, covered by Roberta Flack, and by The Fugees.

Outro music is Schoolhouse Rock! The Great American Melting Pot, sung by Lori Lieberman.

289 - Bad - The CoverUp Jul 10, 2023

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Artists who are absolutely dominant in their time give a song their all. And, well, they definitely leave their marks. Bad, originally by Michael Jackson, covered by Billie Eilish.

Outro music is I Have Learned to Do Without You, by Mavis Staples.

288 - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) -- The CoverUp Jul 03, 2023

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The pop punk version of a power ballad turns into a great song that may have been a victim of its own success — and a lack of active listening skills. Plus, a secret supergroup, and a band who understood the assignment. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), originally by Green Day, covered by Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes, and by Wolf Alice.

Outro music is Hole Hearted, by Extreme, and wow, Nuno Bettencourt is an absolute beast, in an under appreciated band.

287 - Wonderwall - The CoverUp Jun 26, 2023

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A massive song by the best worst family band ever, an incredibly smart cover, and a production deadline. Woderwall, originally by Oasis, covered by Ryan Adams, and by Little Big Town.

Outro music is Girl Crush, also by Little Big Town.

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