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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423 - Baby Can I Hold You - The CoverUp
Episode 423
Monday, 2 February, 2026

We look at one of the best songs from one of the best debut albums ever, and follow with a pair of covers that teach us a lot about how music works and what it really means in the world. Honestly, we didn't see this one coming. Baby Can I Hold You, originally by Tracy Chapman, covered by Luciano Pavarotti, and by Billy Ocean.  Outro music is The Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner, as performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 

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