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152 - Blue Suede Shoes - The CoverUp Nov 23, 2020

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This week's episode is something to be thankful for. One of the defining songs not just of rock and roll, but of modern teen culture, by the only two artists who could have defined a culture so completely in a 2 minute song. Blue Suede Shoes, originally by Carl Perkins, covered by Elvis Presley.

Outro music is Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie, for obvious reasons.

151 - Enjoy The Silence - The CoverUp Nov 16, 2020

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A massive song from a foundational band on their breakthrough album proves a challenging song to cover. Enjoy The Silence, originally by Depeche Mode, covered by Moriarty, and by Nada Surf.

Outro music is Elaine, Elaine by Victor and Penny, demonstrating the value of the jazz ukulele.

150 - Heroes - The CoverUp Nov 09, 2020

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We wanted to go big for episode 150, and it's unlikely we could have gone bigger than this. An impossibly important song by impossibly important artists -- and someone else, too. Heroes, originally by David Bowie, covered by Peter Gabriel, and by David Hasselhoff. Yes, we said David Hasselhoff.

Outro music is Space Oddity by William Shatner, which is a whole other thing, too.

149 - Mad World - The CoverUp Nov 02, 2020

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An original largely unknown in the US, peculiarities of UK culture, and way more Christmas than we ever expected when we sat down to record this one. Mad World, originally by Tears for Fears, covered by Gary Jules with Michael Andrews, and by Seal.

Outro music is Christmas is All Around by Bill Nighy

148 - Tubthumping - The CoverUp Oct 26, 2020

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The best known song of 1997 by the least understood band of its generation, covered by the most brilliantly confusing band in popular music. Tubthumping, originally by Chumbawumba, covered by They Might Be Giants.

Outro music is Dust In The Wind, by Kansas.

147 - I'll Fly Away - The CoverUp Oct 19, 2020

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The biggest gospel song ever, done by three amazing sets of groundbreaking performers. Everyone made an impact with this song. I'll Fly Away, originally by The Selah Jubilee Singers, covered by The Chuckwagon Gang, and by Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss.

Outro music is I Don't Know Why, by Alison Krauss and Union Station.

146 - Black Hole Sun - The CoverUp Oct 12, 2020

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A song that surprises a brilliant musician with its greatness, and a surprisingly effective - and touching - cover. Black Hole Sun, originally by Soundgarden, covered by Norah Jones.

Outro music is Roundabout by Yes.

145 - A Little More Love - The CoverUp Oct 05, 2020

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A superstar both at her peak and at her best, and a serious musician who makes cool sound effortless. A Little More Love, originally by Olivia Newton-John, covered by Juliana Hatfield.

Outro music is That Song In My Head, by Julianne Hough.

144 - Love of My Life - The CoverUp Sep 28, 2020

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A Queen song so good, even Queen can barely perform it, utterly deceptive in its simplicity. And a pair of covers that are touching for entirely different reasons. Love Of My Life, originally by Queen, covered by Extreme featuring Brian May, and by The Scorpions.

Outro music is Dust In The Wind by The Scorpions.

143 - Just Like Heaven - The CoverUp Sep 21, 2020

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A happy pop song with brilliant musical choices from an anti-pop band, and some gutsy, inventive reimaginings. Just Like Heaven, originally by The Cure, covered by Dinosaur Jr., and by Kat Edmonson.

Outro music is My Heart Will Go On, by Kenny G. Seriously, stick around for it.

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