The CoverUp Author: Amanda and Rich Friedeman Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff? Be a guest on this podcast Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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446 - The Twist - The CoverUp
Episode 446
Monday, 13 July, 2026

A listener request brings us one of the classic songs of Rock and Roll with the most unlikely origin story, and we get to call out a music recognition organization that isn't the Grammys. The Twist, originally by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, covered by Chubby Checker.  Outro music is Back In The Saddle Again, by Gene Autry, though Zach's suggestion would have been right on as well. 

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