More cover songs that are better than the originals
Summary
Hosts Robin, Lars, and Dora revisit their controversial "covers better than originals" episode, addressing listener backlash over their picks of Beyoncé and the Beastie Boys. They present new arguments for why Trio’s "After the Gold Rush," Janis Joplin’s "Me and Bobby McGee," and Mariah Carey’s "Endless Love" surpass their source material. The trio also explores unique takes on songs by Devo, Jackson Browne, and The Cure, concluding with Marcia Griffiths’ reggae cover of "Don't Let Me Down."
Topics discussed
Sunscreen SPF accuracy and podcast intro
Hosts introduce the cover songs debate
Listener backlash against previous picks
Trio's cover of Neil Young's After the Gold Rush
Frogs cover Devo's Explosions
Janis Joplin's cover of Me and Bobby McGee
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Jai Paul's unfinished cover of Jennifer Paige's Crush
Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross's Endless Love
Nico's cover of Jackson Brown's These Days
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Tricky's cover of Public Enemy's Black Steel
Cassandra Wilson's cover of Neil Young's Harvest Moon
Phoebe Bridgers' cover of The Cure's Friday I'm in Love
Marcia Griffiths' cover of The Beatles' Don't Let Me Down
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