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Only A Cover Song Facebook Page
You have probably heard about Facebook. Check out the "Only A Cover Song" Facebook page, and click "LIKE"!Halloween Hits Website
Another site by "Only A Cover Song" host, Dan Augustine. This site is only active in October and is a great place to get seasonal Halloween music!Drivesavers
When "Only A Cover Song" lost all their files, due to a hard drive crash, they turned to Drivesavers to recover it. Drivesavers is the world's leading data recovery firm and have been doing so since 1985.Kinda Kinks
This is the "unofficial" website of The Kinks that has been around since 1994! Site is updated often with news and rumors, tour dates, discography, collectibles and so much more! "Only A Cover Song" browsed this website during the writing of "Only A Cover Song" episode 207 - "Kinks vs. Beatles" and we recommend you check out the site as well!Denny Laine as Paul McCartney: Clues in "Penny Lane"
On "Only A Cover Song" episode 304 - "Denny Laine" there was a brief mention of a conspiracy theory that Denny Laine replaced Paul McCartney in The Beatles. It was a bit too much to get into on the show, but you can read all about it at the link above!Ken Mansfield
Ken Mansfield was the U.S. manager of The Beatles' Apple Records. He was also up on the rooftop at 3 Savile Row in January of 1969 when The Beatles gave their last public performance. Ken talks about this historical moment, as well as some of the other happenings of the 1960s he experienced on "Only A Cover Song" episode 199 - "The Roof". Ken's book about "The Roof: The Beatles Final Concert" can be purchased here and here.Miss O'Dell
Chris O'Dell was actually there when it was all happening! From working at The Beatles' Apple Records building, to seeing the Fab Four give their last public performance on the roof, to touring with The Rolling Stones, Santana, Linda Ronstadt and others! Hear Chris O'Dell tell the story on "Only A Cover Song" episode 220 - "Miss O'Dell", or go to her site and order her book, which is actually a lot more spicy!Pete Shelton
Pete Shelton, out of Manchester, England, was there when the Beat Music Craze began in the UK! He played in a band with Lancashire musician Tony Ashton, and he tells his tale on "Only A Cover Song" 181 - "Tony Ashton". (As well as a bit more about Tony Ashton on "Only A Cover Song" 198 - "THE SIX-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!") Pete has a few books about those early days of rock and roll, available on Amazon here and here.Javier Parisi
Javier Parisi is a John Lennon Impersonator who loves singing music, acting and getting involved in creative processes. You MUST check out his site! He was featured covering John Lennon's "Imagine" and getting interviewed on "Only A Cover Song" episode 219 - "Movies About The Beatles"Georgio 'The Dove' Valentino
From Florida to Detroit to Brussels, don't expect to hear "rockers" nor "ballads" from this bohemian! The Dove's cover of "A World Without Love" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 6 - "Girls & Women". And... The Dove's original composition, "I Wish We Were Insects" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 136 - "Bugs".The Muggs
The Muggs are a blues/rock band from Detroit. Formed in February 2000 by guitarist Danny Methric, bassist Tony DeNardo and drummer Matt Rost. They have won several awards including the Best Blues Artist and the Best Rock Band for 2007. The Muggs' cover of John Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 13 - "The Beatles In Songs" and their cover of The Beatles' "Yer Blues" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 84 - "THE 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!"John Tabacco
John Tabacco is an American composer, singer songwriter, engineer, multi instrumentalist, and graphic artist. He is co-founder of SA3 (a proprietary analog to digital conversion technology for sound and video) and has engineered/mixed and mastered music for the past 30 years. His music background consists of extensive study of orchestration with noted 20th century composer John Lessard, harmony with the late electronic music maverick Bulent Arel, and composition with Stony Brook University professor Peter Winkler. John Tabacco's cover of "Yes It Is / This Boy" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 36 - "Clothing & Fashion" and his cover of "World of Stone" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 122 - "Life of George".Thomas McConnell
Singer/songwriter Thomas McConnell has become a well-respected and well-liked multi-talented musician on the Liverpool music scene. He has released a number of EP's and singles. His cover of Paul McCartney's, "New" was tweetd about by Paul McCartney himself! Thomas McConnell's cover of "Only A Northern Song" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 36 - "Clothing & Fashion", his cover of "You Like Me Too Much" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 44 - "Yesterday", his cover of "For No One" was featured one "Only A Cover Song" episode 48 - "France", his cover of "Come Together" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 57 - "Come Together", his cover of "Cry Baby Cry" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 71 - "Songs Within Beatles Songs", his cover of "What You're Doing" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 98 - "Sense of Humour", his cover of "Eleanor Rigby" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 101 - "Most Covered Songs", his cover of "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 137 - "Love", his cover of "Blue Jay Way" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 152 - "Roadways" his cover of "Octopus' Garden" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 155 - "Dear Beatles" and his cover of "No Reply" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 245 - "The Telephone".The Shannon Gallery
Shannon was titled "The World's Greatest Beatles Artist" in 1998 by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, England. Constantly mistaken for photos, her Beatles portfolio is outstanding. Shannon's cover of The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 76 - "Psychedelic".Steve Pullara & His Red-Eared Sliderz
Steve Pullara is a Philadelphia based/New Jersey born singer/songwriter/artist nominated twice for GRAMMYs and a GRAMMY-winning children's album producer for "All About Bullies...Big And Small" (Best Children's Album). Steve's recording projects have been cited with Gold Seals in both the Parents Choice Awards & NAPPA Awards. Steve enjoys putting smiles on faces through his music and his art! Steve Pullara and His Red Eared Sliderz' cover of The Beatles' "I've Just Seen A Face" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 84 - "THE 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!"Merrell Fankhuaser
Merrell Wayne Fankhauser is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, who was most active in the 1960s and 1970s with bands including The Impacts, The Exiles, HMS Bounty and MU. Merrell was interviewed about his collaborations with session man, Nicky Hopkins on "Only A Cover Song" episode 95 - "Nicky Hopkins". Merrell's original composition, "Queen Mu", can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 111 - "Royalty". And another one of his original tunes ("California Space Jam") can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 218 - "California".Skyy Theater
Skyy Theater is a New York City based rock band. Rob Clemente (vocals & guitar), Bruce Morris (guitar & back vocals) and Eileen Clemente (vocals & bass). Skyy Theater's cover of The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 133 - "Bill Harry" and their cover of The Beatles' "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" was featured on "Only A Cover Song" episode 236 - "Grins and Smiles and Giggles and Laughs".Richard Cummins
Canadian musician describes his music as "The quirkiness of indie with catchy melodies, the lyrics of pop and the angst ridden riffs of rock." Mr. Cummins cover of The Beatles' "Penny Lane" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 143 - "Hair". His cover of The Beatles' "Mother Nature's Son" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 263 - "The Beatles and The Maharishi". He has a cover of Paul McCartney & Wings' "Jet" on "Only A Cover Song" episode 270 - "Micky Waller". Another Paul McCartney & Wings' cover he did was "Band On The Run", heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 289 - "Peter Sellers".
Copycat
He likes to copy classic rock bands. He's a drummer and singer. He has a page on bandhub! Check out his page and check out his cover of The Beatles' "Taxman" on "Only A Cover Song" episode 146 - "Cars", his cover of The Beatles' "Honey Pie" on "Only A Cover Song" episode 232 - "American Pie (Part 2)" and his cover of "Oh! Darling" on "Only A Cover Song" episode 329 - "Geoff Emerick".Ron Levine
Ron Levine is a Grammy Award Winning Fiddle player who combines Jazz, Blues, Country and Classical on the violin, mandolin and electric violin to produce his unique sound. His cover of The Beatles' "I'm Only Sleeping" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 157 - "Revolver". His cover of The Beatles' "If I Fell" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 232 - "American Pie (Part 2)"Ross Martin
As 1/2 of the bass and drums outfit, Austenitic, Ross Martin is the one who plays the four string. Hear his thumpy/twangy version of John Lennon's "Watching The Wheels" on "Only A Cover Song" episode 161 - "Shapes".Sarah Collins
Sarah Collins is a firm favorite on today's Northern Soul scene with many appearances at UK and European festivals and events. She plays with a group of highly experienced musicians to recreate the live sound and feel of the songs which originated on an underground scene during the mid '60s and have swept the dance floors ever since. Her cover of The Beatles' "All My Loving" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" episode 171 - "The Eyes Have It".Deadwood Celebration
The songs of Deadwood Celebration are yours; rock steady beats, fuzz-hot amplifiers, and a lead vocal that cuts through hooks and choruses. They draw lines from the heavy riffing of the 1970's and the grunge of the 1990's. Deadwood Celebration's cover of The Beatles' "A Little Help From My Friends" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" 172 - "The Goon Show".Deathly Iron Rainbow Fart
DIRF is a twosome out of Michigan who's cover of The Beatles' "Here Comes The Sun" can be heard on "Only A Cover Song" 197 - "Stars On 45".Christian Burke
Christian Burke leads Detroit band ethos. A band that creates a sense of something you've never heard before all the while wrapped in a sound that's timeless and familiar and haunting. Listen to Mr. Burke's cover of The Beatles' "Across the Universe" on "Only A Cover Song" 198 - "THE SIX-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!" or check out "Only A Cover Song" 236 - "Grins and Smiles and Giggles and Laughs", for his alternate take on the same song.
Adam Wagener
Adam Wagener is an actor and musician from Los Angeles, California, so it was only right that his song "Welcome To California (Now Go Home)" opened "Only A Cover Song" episode 218 - "California".John Lennon's "(Just Like) Starting Over" Music Video
This is a great music video that was discussed on "Only A Cover Song" episode 56 - "Authors". See if you can spot the bookshelf of James Joyce books!Panic At The Disco's "Nine In The Afternoon" Music Video
This music video was referenced on "Only A Cover Song" episode 138 - "Post '60s Band That Sound Like The Beatles". See if you can spot all the nods to Beatles films throughout the video!Psychedelic 7up Commercial
In the 1960s 7up got caught up in the psychedelic craze and produced some commercials that rivaled the animation in The Beatles' animated film, "Yellow Submarine". This is one of the commercials referenced on "Only A Cover Song" episode 228 - "(Soda) Pop Music".Running, Jumping, Standing Still Film
The "Running, Jumping, Standing Still Film" is a bizarre slice of cinema by Spike Milligan, Mario Fabrizi, Peter Sellers and Richard Lester. It was the subject of "Only A Cover Song" episode 235 - "Running, Jumping, Standing Still Show". See if you can figure this one out! Click the link above to watch!
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