For his 75th birthday, let’s listen to some renditions of classic and deep-cut Billy Joel songs. (65 minutes)

The National Recording Preservation Board every year adds 25 recordings to the Recording Registry for songs that represent culture of the times. Learn more about the registry here.

At least I think this is the fifth one of these I’ve done. Robert Smith turning 65 next week, and it’s time to listen to some more excellent cover of The Cure! (64 minutes)

For lead singer Dave Pirner’s 60th birthday, here are some covers of any by Soul Asylum! (47 minutes)

Visiting the work of the amazing Richard Thompson, a songwriter’s songwriter, and a pretty damn talented singer to boot! Covers of and by the man for his 75th birthday! (70 minutes)

Celebrating his 75th birthday, one of my favorite artists (as if you couldn’t tell when listening to this episode), covers of and by Mr. Nick Lowe (62 minutes)

Tributes to Steve Harley, leader of Cockney Rebel, and Karl Wallinger of The Waterboys and World Party today. And before you ask, “Zonder Woorden” is a cover of World Party’s “What Is Love All About”. (60 minutes)

A tribute to Eric Carmen, excellent singer/songwriter with a string of solo hits and hits with his band, The Raspberries, and then a 80th Birthday Cover Story for Sly and the Family Stone! (63 minutes)

Cover stories today for two March 1 birthdays: Justin Bieber, and The Who’s Roger Daltrey! (65 minutes)

For birthday tributes for James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Mike Peters (The Alarm) and Corinne Bailey Rae, let’s hear a show mostly made up of their covers! With a few covers of their songs thrown in for good measure. (60 minutes)

Robbie Williams turned 50 this week, and so our eyes and ears turn to him for this week’s cover story subject. Cover of an by Robbie (and of the band he was part of for a while, Take That) on today’s show! (46 minutes)

A tribute to Melanie, who passed away last week, and a Cover Story for Norah Jones, who turns 45 next month! (66 minutes)

For Harry’s 30th birthday, a set of covers of and by him (as well has some band he was part of, called One Direction, maybe?) 😉 54 minutes

For what would have been the birthdays of Aaliyah and Bob Bogle (of the Ventures), as well as the birthday of Per Gessle of Roxette! (51 minutes)

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Footloose soundtrack, with covers of every track, as well as songs that were added to the 15th anniversary rerelease! (55 minutes)

For the first show of the year, let’s look at a couple waypoints in the amazing career of Jimmy Page – his time with Led Zeppelin and the Yardbirds – in honor of his 80th birthday! (58 minutes)

This is it! The best of the best of the best! (84 minutes)

Counting down the best covers of 2024, one by one! (89 minutes)

When is a Christmas song not a Christmas song? Find out on this episode, where – of course – you’ll hear covers of classics that seem to get played this time of year! (61 minutes)

A tribute to the charismatic frontman of The Pogues! (65 minutes)

For his 50th birthday, the music of Damien Rice, covered and covers! (53 minutes)

As I do every year, let’s celebrate the eating of turkey with a bunch of songs by a band that comes from a country where they don’t celebrate the typical USA Thanksgiving! (79 minutes)

For Andy Partridge’s 70th birthday, covers of the band he formed, XTC – and a cover by the man himself! (71 minutes)

For her 80th (!), let’s listen to covers of one of the most covered artists ever – Joni Mitchell. Everything you’re hoping to hear, from A Case of You to Both Sides Now and everything in between! (65 minutes)

Johnny Marr, an incredible singer/songwriter and guitarist, celebrated his 60th birthday just a couple days ago, on October 31. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to listen and share some covers of some of his best-known works, from his time with the Smiths, as well as Electronic and Modest Mouse. Join me, won’t you? (67 minutes)

For Natalie Merchant’s 60th birthday, covers of and by her and the band she fronted for their formative years, 10,000 Maniacs! (63 minutes)

With birthdays this week for both Midge Ute (70) and Thomas Dolby (65), let’s hear some covers of and by them! (72 minutes)

For his 80th birthday, how about a set of covers of and by Steve Miller (and the Steve Miller Band)! (68 minutes)

This week, I had a chance to talk to singers, songwriters, and hush-core (is that a thing?) artists about their cover songs: their process, their influences and their amazing new album, Shout! We also talk about original music, but don’t let it get out. (60 minutes)

For her 65th birthday, let’s celebrate the amazing (and still going) career of Joan Jett and the band that she started in, The Runaways! (56 minutes)

For Tommy Shaw’s 70th, let’s listen to covers of the band he co-fronted, Styx, as well as a lot of his own covers over the years! (62 minutes)

A tribute to three musicians we lost over the Labor Day weekend, Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harrell of Smash Mouth, and Gary Wright. Covers of and by all of them on the show today! (71 minutes)

A banger of an episode for Robert Plant’s 75th Birthday! You’ll hear covers of Led Zeppelin, covers by Robert Plant, and even a cover of Led Zeppelin BY Robert Plant! Huh? Listen and find out. (77 minutes)

A tribute to Robbie Robertson, who passed away last week. An incredible singer & songwriter, and member of The Band, you’ll hear covers of his solo and Band work on this episode! (77 minutes)

If you don’t know the songwriting & producing team of Gamble and Huff, chances are, you’re already familiar with a lot of their songs. And you’ll know them after this episode! For Kenny Gamble’s 80th birthday, a set of covers of their biggest hits and deep cuts. (48 minutes)

Because we’ve got some 70th birthdays, cover stories for Robert Cray (70 this week), Rush (Geddy Lee also 70!) and A Flock of Seagulls (Ali Score turned 70 last year, but birthday is next week… ), Cover stories all around! (74 minutes)

A last-minute tribute to Sinead O’Connor, who passed away yesterday, and a slightly shortened Rolling Stones Cover Story! (67 minutes)

With 61st and 50th birthdays for Joan and Rufus, respectively, it’s time to explore their catalogs of covers! (60 minutes)

Cover song sets for most of this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Why “most”? Because I just did a George Michael Cover Story two episodes ago, and I could use the room for more songs by everyone else! Covers of Kate Bush, Missy Elliot, Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, […]

Birthday cover stories for what would have been Judith Durham of The Seekers’ 80th, and Bill Withers’ 85th. (50 minutes)

for the birthdays of Colin Hay and George Michael, let’s hear some covers of by by those two, and their bands, Men at Work and Wham! (63 minutes)

For his 75th birthday, let’s once again visit cover of and by Todd Rundgren, and some of the most famous songs he produced! (64 minutes)

(Album list feature currently not working, so in the meantime, will just list the songs – like in the old days!) Tracklist 1. When Doves Cry (Electric) – Local H (orig. Prince) 2. Delirious – The Gothsicles (orig. Prince) 3. Sign ‘O’ the Times – Steven Wilson (orig. Prince) 4. Take Me With U – […]

Another 2023 tribute episode, but with all these, don’t be sad listening to the music – be happy that they left us with so many great songs. A tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, on today’s show. (66 minutes)

For his 65th birthday next week, let’s listen to covers by and of, Paul Weller and the bands he fronted, The Jam and Style Council! (62 minutes)

Recently 35, I’ve showcased covers of Adele before, but if people are going to keep covering her, I’m going to keep presenting those covers! (65 minutes)

Celebrating the music of two legendary artists we lost in the past week: Harry Belafonte and Gordon Lightfoot. (62 minutes)

In honor of the MS150, which I’ll be riding in for another year! To contribute, visit http://tiny.cc/bikecoverville2023 Now, on to a collection of songs about bicycles and other fun you can have on two wheels! (50 minutes)

For lead singer Peter Garrett’s birthday, a cover story (finally!) for Midnight Oil, and a celebration of the 40th anniversary of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance! (58 minutes)

Three birthdays to celebrate this week: The 50th birthday of Pharrell Williams, the 60th birthday of Mark Oliver Everett (better known as E) of The Eels, and what would have been the 90th birthday of Vangelis. Cover stories for all three, I say! (60 minutes)

For the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me, let’s enjoy covers of every track, including the covers that the Beatles themselves covered. Covers (53 minutes)

For birthdays of frontmen Bret Michaels and Mark McGrath, let’s finally get to some covers of Poison and Sugar Ray! (56 minutes)

50 years ago, last week, an album was released in the US that would forever be a landmark of Rock and Roll: The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, 50 years later, we celebrate by listening to a track-by-track cover of the album! (39 minutes)

Corrections: Yes, I do call it episode 1444 (should be episode 1434), ‘To Be Frank’ is the name of the Nik Kershaw album I was trying to remember, and finally, ‘The One and Only’ is the song Nik did with Chesney Hawkes. All that aside, how about cover stories for folks born right around this […]

For Rihanna’s 35th, it’s covers of just a few of her songs. And just a few of the ones she did for the Super Bowl. (59 minutes)

We lost another great songwriter last week, and we’re play tribute on this episode. The music of Burt Bacharach (and his partner, Hal David) on today’s episode! (xx minutes)

As a tribute to the passing of the great David Crosby, let’s go back and enjoy some covers of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (68 minutes)

In honor of his 75th birthday earlier this month, let’s celebrate the music of Donald Fagen and Steely Dan! (75 minutes)

A tribute to the music of Jeff Beck, who we lost yesterday to bacterial meningitis. Covers of his solo stuff, his work with the yardbirds, and a lot of his own covers on today’s show! (71 minutes)

About time I do a cover story for Kenny Loggins, isn’t it? Well, this is it! Yeah, I couldn’t resist. (57 minutes)

It’s finally here! The best of the best! The best 20 covers from 2022, all collected in one place. Enjoy! (94 minutes)

it’s the first batch of covers from the Coverville Countdown for 2022! Did your favorites make it into the list? (104 minutes)

It’s time once again for our annual celebration of holiday music, new and old! (68 minutes)

A tribute to all the songs heard in the movie Love, Actually – not just the ones on the official soundtrack! (65 minutes)

With a birthday celebration for the now 75 year-old Joe Walsh, and a special tribute to Christine McVie, most notably of Fleetwood Mac. (68 minutes)

It’s time once again to sink into the wonder that is the Beatles’ excellent songwriting, always showcased when you listen to covers of their work. prep your turkey and mashed potatoes as you enjoy the tunes! (74 minutes)

Another year, and another BIG Cover Story, featuring all the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Hear covers of Pat Benatar, Carly Simon, Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Eurythmics and Lionel Richie! (73 minutes)

For Peter Noone’s 75th Birthday, let’s revisit the songs of Herman’s Hermits and their covers (and some of their songs that you might not have known were covers!) (44 minutes)

Today, we’re listening to covers of and by The Waterboys and World Party. Why? Because common element Karl Wallinger celebrated his 65th birthday this week! (77 minutes)