Coverville: The Cover Music Show

On July 4, 1976, The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac performed a concert at Tampa Gardens. Would have cost you just $12.50 to see it, and both bands were about to release their biggest selling albums. Let’s play some covers of songs from both of their sets! (70 minutes)

For Curt Smith, who’s turning 65 this week! (61 minutes)

A birthday tribute to one of the greatest voices introduced to us in the 80s – Alison Moyet, who as part of Yaz (or Yazoo) or her solo career – always delivered on a memorable hook delivered beautifully! (64 minutes)

For Bob’s 85th birthday, another great collection of interpretations of his work, with a special tribute to The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, which came out in May 1963! (72 minutes) Sponsored by Factor Meals – listen to this episode to found out how you can get 50% off your first subscription, and free greens!

About time I get a full Janet Jackson Cover Story in the books (Coverville 1249 had a set of her music when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Incredible artist, and amazing singer – which is why so many people love and want to interpret her songs. Enjoy this set! […]

For his 80th birthday, a celebration of the incredible songwriting of Graham Gouldmanand just a taste of the songs he wrote for Herman’s Hermits, The Hollies, The Yardbirds and 10CC! (51 minutes)

Birthday tributes for Lesley Gore, who would have been 80 this weekend and Christoper Cross, who’s turning 75! (57 minutes)

A tribute to Traffic singer & songwriter Dave Mason, and a 75th birthday tribute for my favorite vocalist, Paul Carrak! (74 minutes)

In April 1976, Ramones released their self-titled debut album, and we’re going to cover it track-by-track! (well, almost – a technical issue prevented the cover of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World getting recorded, but we’ll save that for another time) Gabba Gabba Hey! (45 minutes) This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – […]

A Cover Story for Al Green’s 80th birthday, and birthday tracks for Jan & Dean, Janis Ian, and Peabo Bryson! (68 minutes)

She’s influenced other musicians far and wide, acted, and contributed to some amazing humanitarian causes. For her 40th birthday, let’s listen to covers of and by Lady Gaga! (70 minutes) This episode is brought to you by Squarespace!

On what would have been his 85th birthday, a set of covers of (and a couple covers of covers by) Wilson Pickett! (58 minutes)

The slate of nominees for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced, and while the voting is going on, let’s celebrate the nominees! A cover of each of the artists and bands in the nomination slate in today’s show! (85 minutes) This episode is sponsored by Squarespace!  

Tomorrow will be David Gilmour’s 80th birthday, and because I like any excuse to play amazing Pink Floyd covers, that’s just what we’re doing today! (74 minutes)

Birthdays for Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, J. Geils and Peter Wolf all have birthdays this month and next, and since I’ve never done a cover story for TLC or The J. Geils Band, it seemed like the right time! (58 minutes)

You might not know his name, but you definitely know his music – Otis Blackwell, who wrote or co-wrote so many of the songs you know and love from the 50s and 60s, would have turned 95 this month. And I’ve never done a cover story for MGMT, so let’s do those together! (66 minutes)

He’s turning 35 next week, so it’s about time! (75 minutes) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/COVERVILLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code COVERVILLE!  

A tribute to lead vocalist and co-founder of Three Dog Night, Chuck Negron, who passed away earlier this week. (48 minutes)

Between his work with Genesis and his solo releases, Phil Collins has given us a ton of songs, and inspired a lot of artists to cover them – let listen to some! (72 minutes)

For Bob Weir, co-founder of The Grateful Dead, who passed away last week. (81 minutes) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/COVERVILLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code COVERVILLE!