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The CoverUp

The CoverUp

By: Amanda and Rich Friedeman
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 Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff?Amanda and Richard Friedeman 2022 Music
Episodes
  • 421 - Delta Dawn - The CoverUp

    421 - Delta Dawn - The CoverUp
    Jan 19 2026

    Lots of country music is sad stories. This is that, and there's a sad story under it, but it has way more at work than you might think — and it launched one of the most important careers in the history of country music. Delta Dawn, originally by Alex Harvey, covered by Tanya Tucker.

    Outro music is Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses by Kathy Mattea.

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    18 mins
  • 420 - Like A Prayer - TheCoverUp

    420 - Like A Prayer - TheCoverUp
    Jan 12 2026

    The song that redefined out popular music shapes culture, and a cover that soothes your mind. Like A Prayer, originally by Madonna, covered by Sarah Menescal.

    Outro music is Here Comes The Sun, also by Sarah Menescal.

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    21 mins
  • 419 - Anxiety - The CoverUp

    419 - Anxiety - The CoverUp
    Jan 5 2026

    A song that hit its stride in a big way with online success by an artist who has a knack for that, and a cover that keeps the soul and impact of the song while still reinventing it. Anxiety, originally by Doechii, covered by Nova Twins.

    Outro music is Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon. Or is that Kid Rock? No, we'd never do that to you.

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    14 mins
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