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236 - Nightswimming - The CoverUp Jul 04, 2022

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A brilliant and beloved song that didn't work like expected, a fascinating charity album, and a pretty darned good roll on a d20. Nightswimming, originally by REM, covered by Okay Kaya, and by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

Outro music is I've Been to Memphis, by Lyle Lovett.

235 - Hot N Cold - The CoverUp Jun 27, 2022

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A musical journey from Los Angeles to Ukraine, through Sweden, to get hooked on phonics. Hot N Cold, originally by Katy Perry, covered by Los Colorados.

Outro music is Johnny Saucep'n, by Moxy Früvous.

234 - Stand and Deliver - The CoverUp Jun 20, 2022

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New Wave, Glam, Punk, Pop, New Romantic, and Ska? It makes sense in the end. Stand and Deliver, originally by Adam and the Ants, covered by No Doubt.

Outro music is Antmusic, also by Adam and the Ants.

233 - Shotgun - The CoverUp Jun 13, 2022

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A voyage of discovery -- is it the song or the episode? Shotgun, originally by George Ezra, covered by Pomplamoose featuring Dodie.

Outro music is Budapest, also by George Ezra, because Rich is convinced Amanda actually knows that one.

232 - I Haven't Seen You In A Long Time - The CoverUp Jun 06, 2022

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A surprise revelation buried under another surprise revelation -- and one of us kinda misses the point (one guess only). I Haven't Seen You In A Long Time, originally by Colin Hay, covered by Great Big Sea.

Outro music is Jack Hinks, also by Great Big Sea -- but seriously, spend some time with both of these bands. You won't be disappointed.

231 - Not Fade Away - The CoverUp May 30, 2022

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Not just the birth of rock and roll, but a song that perfectly captures brilliance, potential, and charm -- and a cover by someone uniquely able to handle all of that. Not Fade Away, originally by Buddy Holly and the Crickets, covered by Sheryl Crow.

Outro music is Everyday, also by Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

230 - Tears of a Clown - The CoverUp May 23, 2022

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This week we get killer clowns, Killer Clowns, child prodigies, and the world's best 401k. Tears of a Clown, originally by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, covered by The English Beat (though it's a little complicated).

Outro music is That's the Way That the World Goes Round, by John Prine.

229 - Ring of Fire - The CoverUp May 16, 2022

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A classic song with a more complicated -- and dramatic -- origin than anyone expected. Ring of Fire, originally by Anita Carter (yes, you read that right), covered by Johnny Cash, and by Social Distortion.

Outro music is Ball and Chain, also by Social Distortion.

228 - Breaking the Law - The CoverUp May 09, 2022

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There's something in the water this week with all kinds of 80s metal trying to find a way to fit in the world -- and some of those choices are unexpected. Breaking the Law, originally by Judas Priest, covered by Stryper.

Outro music is We're Not Gonna Take It, by Twisted Sister.

227 - Romeo and Juliet - The CoverUp May 02, 2022

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The episode where we run out of superlatives. A brilliantly engaging retelling of an over examined classic, and a reinvention that combines deeply personal with universal. Romeo and Juliet, originally by Dire Straits, covered by Indigo Girls.

Outro music is Storybook Love, by Mark Knopfler.

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