Covering the Top of the Charts

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Gnarls Barkley’s "Crazy" is one of this year’s most popular songs – so popular that it’s inspired a parade of cover versions by Emo bands, rappers, DJ’s and aging 80s rock stars. We’ll find out how pop tunes go from topping the charts, to making pop music history. Also: Brooklyn band One Ring Zero has set words by authors like Jonathan Lethem, Margaret Atwood and Rick Moody. They’ll perform live in the studio.

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