Roy Orbison‘s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, ...
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What Makes a Great Cover Song?

What separates an average cover song from a truly great one? Some covers become even more iconic than the originals, but what makes them stand out? This deep dive explores three of the greatest cover ...
On 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,' Brad Paisley tells the story behind his cover of the 1992 hit song "Baby Got Back" he did ...
For Gen X country fans who remember when George Strait ruled the airwaves, Langley's cover is a beautiful reminder that great ...
For over 20 years, WXPN (88.5 FM Philadelphia), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A Radio, has crowdsourced and broadcast 885-song countdown lists, making it one of the most ambitious and ...
Black country singer Blanco Brown speaks with The Tennessean about chart-topping AI artist using his sound on "Walk My Walk," ...
The "KPop Demon Hunters" hype is still going strong, so if you're a new K-pop fan thanks to the movie—welcome to the club!
Who doesn’t love a good cover song? Even if a cover song falls short of the original’s quality, it is still quite the treat when you see it performed live or hear it through your headphones. Although ...
Whether or not you consider Wham!'s "Last Christmas" a gay song depends on how you see its lyrics and its creator.
Being a singer/songwriter requires at least a little inspiration, and these 1966 songs likely inspired more than a few ...
Tori is also preparing to release a new album in 2026, In Times of Dragons, which she’s described as “a metaphorical story ...
Her original music is easy to jam to, but she surprised listeners with this cover in 2024. The original by Eurythmics is an iconic ’80s bop that has the signature punchy electronic elements of the ...