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The Duque and Gonzo Cover Convo: "Merry Christmas, Baby"

The Duque and Gonzo Cover Convo: “Merry Christmas, Baby”

Big Money couldn’t make this special holiday edition of the convo, but the good news is that our pal Mike Duquette from The Second Disc joined in for some yuletide cheer! – Gonzo: Well lets strap on some bells and get this sleigh rolling! Mike Duquette: What shall we be a-wassailing tonight? G: Last year, you joined us for a convo about Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” which has apparently been covered by everybody in the last 50 years. MD: There were a lot, as I recall. G: One of the [...]

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Baby Don't You Do It"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Baby Don’t You Do It”

It’s Marvin vs. The Who vs. The Faces vs. The Band in the latest Cover Convo. Will the power of Keith Moon put the British legends on top? Read on to find out!

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "I Say A Little Prayer"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “I Say A Little Prayer”

Blerd & Gonzo debate the merits of various versions of “I Say It A Little Prayer,” but ultimately it comes down to two legends-Dionne & Aretha.

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Iko Iko"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Iko Iko”

You remember “Iko Iko” from “Rain Man,” but I bet you didn’t know how many versions of the song there were! Big Money and Dr. Gonzo take a listen in the latest Cover Convo!

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Lovesong"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Lovesong”

The Cure’s “Lovesong” has become almost a modern-day standard, having been covered by many artists. Which version reigns supreme? Big Money & Dr. Gonzo decide.

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Hey Joe"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Hey Joe”

While I’m sure you’re all familiar with Jimi Hendrix’s version of “Hey Joe,” you haven’t LIVED until you’ve heard Eddie Murphy’s take. That and more in the latest Cover Convo.

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo Plus!: "I'm Still in Love with You"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo Plus!: “I’m Still in Love with You”

Still in love with Al Green? How about Al B Sure or Hall & Oates? Yep, that means it’s time for another cover convo.

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Everytime You Go Away"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Everytime You Go Away”

In this week’s cover convo: Paul Young, Hall & Oates, a surprise guest, a Larry Hagman lookalike, alleged weenie photos and more!! Aren’t you intrigued??

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "I'm Every Woman"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “I’m Every Woman”

Blerd & Dr. Gonzo are back, with a spirited debate over whether Whitney Houston or Chaka Khan owns the title of “every woman.”

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "The Loved One"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “The Loved One”

Blerd: HELLO! Gonzo: Heyo! B: What happened to trivia? G: They went to their normal spot, found it obnoxiously crowded and were heading to lesser spot, which did not include music in its trivia offerings-which was the whole reason they wanted to bring me in.  B: Well, you know much more than music, my friend. G: This is true, but I know shit tons of useless information about music. B: This is why we are friends, sir. So! We meet for [...]

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Cruisin'"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Cruisin’”

What the hell is a Gwynhuey? Find that out and more in the latest installment of the Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo.

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: "Cum On Feel The Noize"

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Cum On Feel The Noize”

G: Ready when you are, boss B: I’m ready now! So, it’s been some time G: That it has. Holidays, travels, libations… Libations… Libations… B: Well, not so many libations for me. But enough to make it a good week. G: The last convo was a hot little menage a trois with Mike Duquette. B: It was…a holiday threesome. G: Merrymaking, if you will! So, let’s get down to business with the first convo of 2012! Did we ever establish [...]