The CoverUp

An ideal pop song that was far enough ahead of its time it got to come around again for a second try, and a cover with all the right bits and pieces. There She Goes, originally by The La’s, covered by The Wombats.

Outro music is Sweet Emotion, by Aerosmith. And we promise that makes sense.

A 90s country mega-hit that doubles down on charming silliness, has no illusions about what it’s trying to be, and does it perfectly, and a cover that probably shouldn’t work, but the right band pulls it off wonderfully. Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident), originally by John Michael Montgomery, covered by Backwoods.

Outro music is My Walking Shoes, also by Backwoods.

A song from an experimental phase that is utterly complete and fully formed, and a cover that should sound like a gimmick but a brilliant band makes it polished and natural. Eleanor Rigby, originally by The Beatles, covered by Kansas with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Outro music is Mama Told Me Not To Come, by Three Dog Night with the London Symphony Orchestra.

We embrace the Christmas spirit with a top-tier listener request and absolute classic of a song, and a cover that has equal measures of heart and musical greatness. The Heat Miser Song, originally performed by George S. Irving, covered by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Outro music is Put One Foot In Front Of The Other, from Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town, another Rankin Bass Classic.

A one hit wonder with a surprising number of hits, and an artist that managed to always be herself when the whole entertainment industry expected otherwise. Your Love, originally by The Outfield, covered by Kelly Clarkson.

Outro music is Since You’ve Been Gone, also by The Outfield. Yes, you read that right, and you’ll just have to listen to find out.