Under the Covers: Who Did It Better? Cover Songs vs. Originals

Mike Maher
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Original songs vs. their cover versions — who did it better? Every week, Under the Covers puts a classic and its cover head to head: Bowie vs. Nirvana, Al Green vs. Talking Heads, Indigo Girls vs. Brandi Carlile and more. We break down the arrangements, vocals, and stories behind both versions. New episodes weekly. email us with suggestions and let us know if you'd like to be a guest on the show: underthecovers250@gmail.com The Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

  1. 2d ago

    The Man Who Sold the World: David Bowie vs. Nirvana

    A whole generation thought this was a Nirvana song! Did Kurt's MTV Uplugged version beat Bowie's? Join us for Episode 15 with special guest, and my favorite sister, Jenny Mallick! Jenny shares great perspectives and some fun stories as we explore this excellent song by two amazing artists. Which is your favorite?? NDSS.org Donate to Michelle's awesomeness in The Great World Race: https://www.spotfund.com/story/9d4cdce9-2dd6-4586-9a23-7f9f2fc9409f/donate?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio special guest: @JMMallick produced by: @regan.maher original pod music: @regan.maher Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

  2. Oct 30

    Closer to Fine - Indigo Girls vs. Brandi Carlile

    Brandi Carlile has called the Indigo Girls an influence. Does her version honor the original or reinvent it? Jill Maher joins the pod this week to analyze the Indigo Girls classic, "Closer to Fine". The song is a true anthem and covered brilliantly by Brandi Carlile and her wife, Catherine. Jill and I will discuss both versions and we even sneak in a fun little surprise clip towards the end of the show. Enjoy Episode 14 and please tell your friends! @underthec0verspod special guest: @jdmcycle original pod music: @regan.maher pod producer: @regan.maher Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

  3. Oct 23

    War Pigs - Black Sabbath vs. Cake

    Let's celebrate Episode 13 with some Black Sabbath!! Special guest Sean Maher dissects this classic rock gem and introduces an excellent cover by the band, Cake. Buckle up for some stories, some history and, of course, some great music! special guest - @mahermot original pod music - @regan.maher pod producer - @regan.maher Under the Covers is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

  4. Oct 16

    Take Me to the River - Al Green vs. Talking Heads

    Al Green's version is a church service. Talking Heads made it nervous funk. Brother Brian Maher joins the pod to discuss the classic, Take Me to the River! Brian shares some great memories of the Talking Heads along with some excellent analysis of the original tune by Al Green. This song was one of the top three when originally mapping out the content for Under the Covers! Let's get into it - thanks for listening! special guest: Brian Maher producer: @regan.maher original music: @regan.maher

  5. Oct 9

    Doin' Time - Sublime vs. Lana DelRey

    Sublime built Doin' Time on Gershwin's "Summertime." Lana turned it into a California dream. Is it the same song anymore? This week, Kelsey Bruzgo Maher joins the pod to discuss one of her favorite artists, and one of her favorite covers! Doin' Time is a great tune from Sublime - we'll dive into that original and we'll explore the dreamy cover by Lana Del Rey. Which one will Kelsey pick as her favorite? Tune in and listen for some excellent analysis, fun facts and, of course, some great music! special guest: @_klmaher pod producer: @regan.maher original music: @regan.maher Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

  6. Oct 2

    Free Fallin' - Tom Petty vs. John Mayer

    Let's go back to October of 1989 with special guest, Cameron Maher! Free Fallin' was the first song recorded on Tom Petty's first solo album Full Moon Fever. Cameron loved listening to that album when he was a young lad. Almost twenty years later, John Mayer did a very cool acoustic cover, which we will sample and discuss at length. Join us for another journey on Under the Covers! special guest: Cameron Maher @meroncam producer/original music: Regan Maher @regan.maher Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers LLC

  7. Sep 25

    Fever - Little Willy John vs. Madonna

    Everyone knows Peggy Lee's version of "Fever". Fewer know Little Willie John's 1956 original, and Madonna went somewhere else entirely. Who got it right? Special guest, Michael Robert Maher, joins us this episode to discuss the timeless classic, "Fever", by Little Willy John. His song has been covered by so many different artists over the years, but the cover selection this week is none other than Madonna. Join us as we analyze both the original and the cover, with some fun discussion along the way. special guest, Michael Robert Maher @justcallmars producer and original music, Regan Maher @regan.maher Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

  8. Sep 18

    Castles Made of Sand - Jimi Hendrix vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers

    RHCP have worshipped Hendrix from the start. Is covering Jimi brave or impossible? This week, special guest Jake Maher joins the pod to discuss the Jimi Hendrix classic, Castles Made of Sand. Jake is a lifelong fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, so we will most definitely be discussing their excellent cover of this Hendrix tune. Join us for some thought-provoking conversation and, of course, some fantastic music! produced by @regan.maher original music by @regan.maher Follow Jake Maher at @jam.wealth.wellness Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

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Original songs vs. their cover versions — who did it better? Every week, Under the Covers puts a classic and its cover head to head: Bowie vs. Nirvana, Al Green vs. Talking Heads, Indigo Girls vs. Brandi Carlile and more. We break down the arrangements, vocals, and stories behind both versions. New episodes weekly. email us with suggestions and let us know if you'd like to be a guest on the show: underthecovers250@gmail.com The Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC

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