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246 - Black Betty - The CoverUp Sep 12, 2022

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One of the oldest blues recordings inspires an almost perfect hit, and some not-so-great choices. Black Betty, originally by James "Iron Head" Baker and Group, covered by Ram Jam, and by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

Outro music is Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus.

245 - Somebody's Baby - The CoverUp Sep 05, 2022

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Low-key greatness from an artist at the top of his game, and a cover that doubles down on everything that makes the original great. Somebody's Baby, originally by Jackson Browne, covered by Stories featuring Jennah Bell.

Outro music is Fishing in the Dark by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

244 - Ana Ng - The CoverUp Aug 29, 2022

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A brilliant song reaches improbable success on the charts, and a band shows gumption covering the un-coverable. Ana Ng, originally by They Might Be Giants, covered by Star F*cking Hipsters (yes, it's not _exactly_ their name, but you can see the leap, right?).

Outro music is Protect Ya Neck by Wu-Tang Clan, which we never thought would be possible on this show, but love that it finally happened.

243 - Everyday is Like Sunday - The CoverUp Aug 22, 2022

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We have a first for the show, with a listener sharing their story behind the request. Personal rediscovery of a song, separating art from artists, and artists assumptions that don't pan out. Everyday is Like Sunday, originally by Morrissey, covered by The Pretenders.

Outro music is Willow by Joan Armatrading.

242 - The House is Rockin' - The CoverUp Aug 15, 2022

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Genius, personality, tragedy, and dance-induced trauma. This week is The House is Rockin', originally by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, covered by Brian Setzer Orchestra. Outro music is I Remember You by Skid Row.

241 - I've Got My Mind Set On You - The CoverUp Aug 08, 2022

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You think you'll file this one under "didn't know it was a cover". And you could. But it's really in a category all its own. I've Got My Mind Set On You, originally by James Ray with the Hutch Davie Orchestra & Chorus, covered by George Harrison.

Outro music is "(This Song is Just) Six Words Long", by Weird Al Yankovic.

240 - Real Real Gone - The CoverUp Aug 01, 2022

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A confusing origin and timeline, one of the saddest stories in rock and roll, and Billy Baldwin. But Rich doesn't care, because he's all nostalgic. Real Real Gone, originally by Tom Fogerty (yes, that's not a typo), covered by Van Morrison.

Outro music is Train to Nowhere, also by Tom Fogerty.

239 - Don't Change - The CoverUp Jul 25, 2022

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A band that perfectly blended innovation with powerhouse performances find their feet -- and ends up standing with Florida Man. Don't Change, originally by INXS, covered by Limp Bizkit.

Outro music is Suicide Blonde, also by INXS.

238 - Cupid - The CoverUp Jul 17, 2022

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A group of musicians pivotal to multiple popular music genres, golden age and modern variety shows, and titans of their style. Cupid, originally by Sam Cooke, Covered by Bernadette Peters, and by Boyz II Men.

Outro music is Blue Moon, by Rod Stewart featuring Eric Clapton, who managed to outclass Tony Bennet that year -- Just listen. Everything will be clear.

237 - For No One - The CoverUp Jul 11, 2022

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Artists going their own way, a surprise songwriter, and brilliantly malicious compliance. For No One, originally by The Beatles, covered by Emmylou Harris, and by Rickie Lee Jones.

Outro music is Up A Lazy River, by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.

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