218 - Girls Talk - The CoverUp
A songwriter who is also an iconic performer, and a great performer who sounds like the songwriter because of how it's written -- but not in that order. Girls Talk, originally by Dave Edmunds, covered by Elvis Costello and the Attractions.
Outro music is I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds.
217 - What's Love Got To Do With It - The CoverUp
One of the biggest hits of the 80s and the perfect match between singer and song. What's Love Got To Do With It, originally by Tina Turner, covered by Rose Cousins.
Outro music is Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes, because 1984 was an incredible year for music.
216 - (If You're Not In It For Love) I'm Outta Here - The CoverUp
Country that leans heavily on both dance pop and arena rock doesn't seem like it should work. But it might. (If You're Not In It For Love) I'm Outta Here, originally by Shania Twain, covered by Real McCoy.
Outro music is Another Night, also by Real McCoy.
215 - Rock Lobster - The CoverUp
One of the most important songs ever recorded, done by one of the most effective and subversive punk bands ever. Welcome to our TED talk. Rock Lobster by The B-52's, covered by Boy Division (not a typo) and by Young Werewolves.
Outro music is also Rock Lobster by The B-52's -- it's the part of the song that blew our...