The Ledge #536: Covers

As I have stated quite often during these cover tune broadcasts, I have a special folder where I place remakes as I come across them. Once that folder is full, it's time to do a show.

This time around, that folder grew at a pretty rapid pace. Of course I'm going to air Ultrabomb's version of "Sonic Reducer". I don't think anybody is surprised by the inclusion of "Borstal Breakdown" from that new live Replacements album. But many may be shocked by the inclusion of two tracks from the 1968 collaboration between Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood. Honestly, I had never heard these bonkers tunes until one day I hung out in my friend's record store. Seriously, that version of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" is something everybody should check out.

But what made it essential that I do this theme this very week are two special records that arrived a few days ago. The first is All The Covers (And More) by The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs. Released on September 30 on Rum Bar Records, this 38 track compilation gathers together all of the remakes the band has recorded in their 25 year history.

The other is the latest project by Geoff Palmer. Standing In The Spotlight is a track by track recreation of Dee Dee Ramone's infamous 1989 "rap" album. Palmer, along with friends such as Kurt Baker and Brad Marino clearly show their love and respect for the man on this album, which was released today (September 18), Dee Dee's birthday.

I would love it if every listener bought at least one record I played on either of these shows. These great artists deserve to be compensated for their hard work, and every purchase surely helps not only pay their bills but fund their next set of wonderful songs. And if you buy these records directly from the artist or label, please let them know you heard these tunes on The Ledge! Let them know who is giving them promotion! You can find this show at almost any podcast site, including iTunes and Stitcher...or

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1. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood, You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

2. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood, Tired of Waiting for You 

3. Tony Valentino, Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White

4. The Right Here, Molly

5. Ty Segall, Don't Lie

6. Johnathan Pushkar, The Kids Are Alright

7. The Gold Needles, So Sad About Us

8. Nick Piunti, The Seeker

9. The Anderson Council, Glow Girl

10. The Cribs, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

11. The Cribs, Bastards Of Young

12. The Replacements, Borstal Breakout

13. Martha, Dreaming Out Loud 

14. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Know Your Product

15. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Slow Death

16. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Los Angeles

17. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Stiff Competition

18. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Sonic Reducer

19. Kurt Baker, So It Goes 

20. Jesse Malin, Oh Oh I Love Her So

21. The New Brutarians, I'm Your Man 

22. Kurt Baker, High Fidelity

23. Geoff Palmer, Mash Potato Time

24. Geoff Palmer, Baby Doll

25. Geoff Palmer, The Crusher

26. Geoff Palmer, Poor Little Rich Girl

27. The Trouble Seekers, Borderline

28. The Trouble Seekers, He's A Whore

29. The Cheats, Surrender

30. The Cheats, Rock and Roll Love Letter

31. Eater, Waiting for the Man

32. Eater, Queen Bitch

33. Gentlemen Rogues, Last of the Famous International Playboys 

34. Gentlemen Rogues, Fuck and Run

35. Killer Hearts, Doctor, Doctor

36. Scumbag Millionaire, So Long

37. UltraBomb, Sonic Reducer

38. Eddie and the Subtitles, We Gotta Get Out of This Place