David Byrne | Radio | David Byrne Presents: Uncovered

"These creative covers (as opposed to a wedding band cover) are done knowing that we - the listener, probably know the original version as a reference point. So the challenge is to bring something new to the table- to let us hear the song from a different angle, and maybe even give it a new meaning.

Dolly Parton does "Stairway to Heaven"! I become aware of how close it is to a traditional English folk ballad, which is part of Dolly’s Appalachian roots. So actually not such a big stretch.

Angelique Kidjo does Talking Heads "Crosseyed and Painless", and brings the song back home to the Yoruba afro pop that inspired it.

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra does Jimi Hendryx’s "Up From The Skies", and I suddenly hear that Hendryx wrote a swinging jazz tune.

Fall Out Boy reveals Michael Jackson’s "Beat It" is actually an EMO anthem."

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