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.

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?"

We're joined by Neil Bardhan to play through the covers record What Is It Even? from rising country star Joshua Ray Walker.

We recorded our first-ever live show a few weeks ago as part of Brad Stasell's 24-hour dance marathon!

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.…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

PATREON 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!

Jon and Danny look back on the year in albums

PATREON 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!

It's Christmas episode time again! This time around we're doing the Wham! hit Last Christmas!

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

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!

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.

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, Da…

JOIN THE PATREON 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, …

JOIN THE PATREON 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…

Join the Patreon 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

JOIN THE PATREON 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? Featured Artists: Calum Scott, Tiesto, Tove Lo, Sebastian McCarty, Karen Elson, Nicole Cross, Ryan Nealon, Nicholas Wright, GROUPLOVE, Skilla, Elle Fanning, Alvix, HIDDN, Victoria Vo…

JOIN THE PATREONYou 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!

Join the Patreon 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.

Join the Patreon 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! Featured Artists: Matt Duncan, Greta Stanley, Rick Astley, Damhnait Doyle, Emery, Alien Cak…

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! Featuring songs originally performed by: Baby Huey, Les McCann, Ha…

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. Featured Artists: Audra Mae, Nicole Atkins, Imaginary Future, Faye Webster, Ruth Moody, Eddie Berman, Jesse Daniel Smith, Juanes, Pete Yorn, Lucy Dacus, Downtown Boys, Cannons, Bastille, Hot C…

Join the Patreon 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. Featuring Songs Originally Performed By: They Might Be Giants, The Movielife, Weezer, Grade, Men At Work, Townes Van Zandt, Counting Cr…

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!

Jon and Danny take a look back at the exciting month of music that came out in May.

Join the Patreon 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. Featured Artists: illuminati hotties, August Green, Morgan Harper-Jones, Marian Hill, Tyler Ward, Tom Speight, Aiden James, L…

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.

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. Join us on Patreon

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! Join us on Patreon

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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

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.

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…

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.

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.…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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 f…

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.

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.…

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 s…