by Brian | Jan 4, 2011 | Podcast
This week on Lyrics Undercover, we’ll look at a Motown breakup song that is a classic. “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” is sung by a narrator who has no clue that his relationship is ending. Only from gossip, ‘through the...
by Brian | Dec 8, 2010 | Announcements
The 7th Annual Coverville Countdown nominations are in, and now it’s time to vote! And since many folks pointed out that the voting system last year was a little flawed, I’ve revamped it again this year. As before, you can cast a vote for up to five songs,...
by Brian | Dec 7, 2010 | Interesting
Every year, around this time, we get a fresh crop of websites offering up their “best covers of the year” lists. (hey, I’m no different!). I’ll post a few of the more notable ones here as I find them. This year, Paste Magazine has a good list,...
by Brian | Dec 7, 2010 | Interesting
In 1987, a group of musicians got together and recorded a cover of the Beatles’ “Let It Be” for Ferry Aid, a charity to benefit victims and families of the Zebruggee Disaster. The line-up included Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Boy George, Andy Bell from...
by Brian | Dec 6, 2010 | Podcast
“Blood on the Tracks,” released in 1975, marked a return to popularity for Bob Dylan, after several years of lukewarm interest from both fans and critics. It remains an album considered one of Dylan’s best. This week on Lyrics Undercover...
