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)

For what would have been Prince’s 65th birthday! (71 minutes)

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)

Had to repost this one because of a server error – but it’s here again. Yes, it’s the Adele Cover Story II, and it’s on now! (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)