Cover Me

Snake Porter

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

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Jan 21, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Working Class Hero - John Lennon
If John Lennon wrote this song today it'd be called "Twerking Ass Hero." Covers by: Marianne Faithfull, Tin Machine, The King, Noir Désir, Maja S.K. Ratkje and Poing, Mancho and Ryan Behling Tidal playlist here
Jan 14, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Across the Universe - The Beatles
I just know John Lennon would've loved Across the Spider-Verse. Covers by: David Bowie, Fiona Apple, Jim Sturgess, Supermotozoids, The Reggae Specials, Natt Buntita Tidal playlist here
Jan 7, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Fame - David Bowie
Cover Me 2025 kicks off with an in-depth analysis of Fame by the least famous people you've ever heard of. Covers by: Tommy Lee, Eurythmics, Ingrid James and the Global Collective, David Fonseca with Marta Red, Janette Mason Tidal playlist here
Dec 31, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
Cover Me 2024
I promise you will love this episode as much as Alex loves Khalid.
Dec 24, 2024 · 1 hr 47 min
Baby, It's Cold Outside - Frank Loesser & Lynn Garland
Baby, it's controversial up in here! Covers by: Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan; Louis Armstrong & Velma Middleton; Dean Martin; Ray Charles & Betty Carter; Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey; James Taylor & Natalie Cole; Lady A; Weihnactslieder/Xmas Hits Collective Tidal playlist here
Dec 17, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
In a Snowbound Land - David Wise - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
DK! Donkey Kong! DK! Donkey Kong is here! Covers by: Jammin' Sam Miller, Michelle Heafy, Brendan Vavra, Michelle Heafy and Josiah Everhart, Theology, Michael Staple, Dark-Grunt, Jazztick, Arathrum YouTube playlist here
Dec 10, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Cold as Ice - Foreigner
This is the song that convinced God to co-write a single with Mick Jones in 1984. Covers by: Starsplash, Jack Frost, Sylvain Cossette, Nubya, Jimmy Burns, Double Down Tidal playlist here
Dec 3, 2024 · 1 hr 43 min
California Dreamin' - The Mamas and The Papas and Barry McGuire
Do androids dream of electric California? Covers by: Jose Feliciano, Bobby Womack, The Beach Boys, Die Geschwister Pfister, Safari, Sia, Freischwimmer, Leo Tidal playlist here
Nov 26, 2024 · 1 hr 44 min
November Rain - Guns N' Roses
Shoutout to the listeners living in places where it's too cold to rain in November. Covers by: Time in Malta, Ghetto Blaster Ltd, Prom Queen, Korallreven, Unwoman Tidal playlist here
Nov 19, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
Tell Her No - The Zombies
How is it possible that there are no ZZ Top covers of The Zombies greatest hits? Covers by: Smith, Juice Newton, Starbuck, Warner case, Bogart, Max and Nicky, Dahcotah Tidal playlist here
Nov 12, 2024 · 1 hr 44 min
No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature - The Guess Who
The Guess Who's back on Cover Me. Tell a friend! Covers by: Gary and The New Travellers, Steel Wool, The Shirelles, Angeles, Mia Martini, Eve of Destruction, Frankenstein 3000 Tidal playlist here
Nov 5, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
No Scrubs - TLC
No Scrubs is also a great slogan for a custodian union on strike. Covers by: Scout Niblett, Cappa, Big Joanie, Jeme, Robyn Adele Anderson, Matthew Griffin with Lauren Zakrin and Patricia Richardson, Leo Tidal playlist here
Oct 29, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog
I think Rainbow Connection would be a great name for a strain of psilocybin. Covers by: Bobby Scott, Kenny Loggins, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Weezer and Hayley Williams, Gwen Stefani, Death Blossoms, and Dan Stevens Tidal playlist here
Oct 22, 2024 · 2 hr 12 min
Chokehold - Sleep Token
Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) returns to guide us through the mysterious world of Sleep Token and their breakout hit "Chokehold" Follow Jon and Noise Berry Games on: YouTube Instagram Tiktok X (@serjonsnow) Facebook Covers by: Lea Moonchild, Will Ramos, Daughtry, Christina Rotondo, goneforgood, TokenGrass YouTube playlist here
Oct 15, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min
Duality - Slipknot
Construction noises ahead! We also talk about Slipknot and stuff. Covers by: 666 Outlaws, Midnite String Quartet, The Lounge Kittens, Leo, 8-Bit Misfits, Halocene Tidal playlist here
Oct 8, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
Chandelier - Sia
"uh oh, oopsy on the shag front" - Sia Covers by: General Soundbwoy, Dolapdere Big Gang and Linet, Moulin Rouge Original Broadway Cast, Hachiku, Adam Lambert, Rain Paris, Sondre Lerche Tidal playlist here
Oct 1, 2024 · 1 hr 43 min
I Was Made For Lovin' You - Kiss
You wanted the best, you got Kiss instead! Covers by: Scooter, Freq Nasty and Amaziree, Queen of Japan, Maria Mean, First to Eleven, YUNGBLUD Tidal playlist here
Sep 24, 2024 · 2 hr 9 min
All Star - Smash Mouth
Stephen Reynolds helps us close out Shrektember with a rousing discussion of all thing "All Star"! What a concept! Covers by: Chris Allen Hess, Andrew & Polly, The Chardon Polka Band, Annapantsu, Stories, Melodicka Bros, Avery Tidal playlist here
Sep 17, 2024 · 1 hr 53 min
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
I just don't think we should be keeping chords secret from one another. Covers by: John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Michael McDonald, Axel Rudi Pell, Jennifer Hudson & Tori Kelly Tidal playlist here
Sep 10, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) - Buzzcocks
Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) joins us for the second episode of Shrektember and, more importantly, the SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY of COVER ME! There will be no talk of that in the episode but there will be talk of the biggest Buzzcocks song around! Follow Jon and Noise Berry Games on: YouTube Instagram Tiktok X (@serjonsnow) Facebook Covers by: Fine Young Cannibals; Pete Yorn; Roger Daltrey, The Datsuns, The Futureheads, David Gilmour, Peter Hook, Elton John, El Presidente, Robert Plant, Pete Shelley, The Soledad Brothers; Nouvelle Vague and Melanie Pain; Anorak; The Bad Shepherds; Taylor Jay Tidal Playlist here