More cover songs that are better than the originals
All Songs Considered

More cover songs that are better than the originals

B1IntermediateSeptember 8, 202647 min

We share more reimagined and reinterpreted songs that rival the originals, including Janis Joplin’s iconic take on Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee,” a reggae version of The Beatles song “Don’t Let Me Down,” and more. NPR Music’s Dora Levite and Lars Gotrich rejoin host Robin Hilton for another round. Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (04:30) Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylo...

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I haven't seen my son since 2012. This is Deborah Tice. The disappearance of her son, Austin, is one of the biggest missing person cases in the world.

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What do you want from me? I should solve the mystery. I know that my son is somewhere alive. Listen to Where Is Austin Tice? from NPR's Embedded and BBC Radio 4

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on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode of All Songs Considered comes to you from NPR Music, You're home for the best new songs, albums, reviews, career-ending hot takes.

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