60 acast.com The Original https://shows.acast.com/the-original en Christopher Lastelle Music,Education,Music History Christopher Lastelle Discover the origins of cover songs and music styles.

Music isn’t made in a bubble and bands don‘t arrive out of nowhere. So we take a deeper dive – adding context and detail to the timeline, using the music to give you the full picture of a songs history and the musicians involved – revealing the connections and mysteries of these true stories.

A peek inside the creative process - to show how and why the song is here.

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]]> Discover the origins of cover songs and music styles.

Music isn’t made in a bubble and bands don‘t arrive out of nowhere. So we take a deeper dive – adding context and detail to the timeline, using the music to give you the full picture of a songs history and the musicians involved – revealing the connections and mysteries of these true stories.

A peek inside the creative process - to show how and why the song is here.

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]]> false Christopher Lastelle info+687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102@mg-eu.acast.com 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 the-original episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1753184327301-008d3ac9-4577-4705-a241-da674399bc3a.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-original The Original <![CDATA[Episode 7: Let's stick/work together by Bryan Ferry/Canned Heat.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:37:44 GMT 53:05 69a6085629b4068917c27fab false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-7-lets-stickwork-together 69a6085629b4068917c27fab 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-7-lets-stickwork-together full 1 7 How a songwriter was able to create 2 songs from one source. Wilbert Harrison had a million seller in 1959 with 'Kansas City'. He had to wait 10 years for his next hit with 'Let's work together' in 1969, which was adapted from his 1962 song 'Let's stick together'. Both songs were then covered becoming big hits for Bryan Ferry in 1976 and Canned Heat in 1969.

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]]> How a songwriter was able to create 2 songs from one source. Wilbert Harrison had a million seller in 1959 with 'Kansas City'. He had to wait 10 years for his next hit with 'Let's work together' in 1969, which was adapted from his 1962 song 'Let's stick together'. Both songs were then covered becoming big hits for Bryan Ferry in 1976 and Canned Heat in 1969.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Episode 6: Anxiety by Doechii Episode 6: Anxiety by Doechii Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:09:20 GMT 1:11:14 698d068234f221647e49ca40 true https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-6-anxiety-by-doechii 698d068234f221647e49ca40 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-6-anxiety-by-doechii full 1 6 How a self-released song from 2019 ends up being nominated for 5 Grammy Awards in 2025. Anxiety is a great example of 21st Century music. How old ideas are borrowed and sampled and turned into new ideas, blurring the lines of where songs come from and who wrote them.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


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]]> How a self-released song from 2019 ends up being nominated for 5 Grammy Awards in 2025. Anxiety is a great example of 21st Century music. How old ideas are borrowed and sampled and turned into new ideas, blurring the lines of where songs come from and who wrote them.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Episode 5: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley Episode 5: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT 1:51:57 689271096c91d3cb636124db false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-5-hallelujah-by-jeff-buckley 689271096c91d3cb636124db 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-5-hallelujah-by-jeff-buckley An odyssey of a story: from non-event to world-wide recognition. full 1 5 The story around Hallelujah is an odyssey that Homer would be proud of: a parade of mystical figures – not quite of this earth. Written by Leonard Cohen and rejected by his record label in 1984, it's release was a non-event. Hallelujah became famous via cover versions. Converted to a solo performance by John Cale, Jeff Buckley picked up on this cover version and recorded Hallelujah for his debut album. None of these versions was a hit at the time. But since Jeff Buckleys untimely death, we have had Shrek and Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang and the Winter Olympics, Alexandra Burke and The X Factor. Combined with the late in life career resurgence of Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah is now an omnipresent musical icon.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> The story around Hallelujah is an odyssey that Homer would be proud of: a parade of mystical figures – not quite of this earth. Written by Leonard Cohen and rejected by his record label in 1984, it's release was a non-event. Hallelujah became famous via cover versions. Converted to a solo performance by John Cale, Jeff Buckley picked up on this cover version and recorded Hallelujah for his debut album. None of these versions was a hit at the time. But since Jeff Buckleys untimely death, we have had Shrek and Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang and the Winter Olympics, Alexandra Burke and The X Factor. Combined with the late in life career resurgence of Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah is now an omnipresent musical icon.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Episode 4: Venus by Shocking Blue Episode 4: Venus by Shocking Blue Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT 1:14:09 689270b254703a5cd46bc9ad false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-4-venus-by-shocking-blue 689270b254703a5cd46bc9ad 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-4-venus-by-shocking-blue full 1 4 How a Dutch band took an 1840's folk tune to the top of the charts. 

Shocking Blue created a psychedelic rock anthem by following ‘the folk process’.

A famous song from the 1840’s gets re-interpreted over and over again.

It’s no wonder ‘Venus’ sounds so familiar.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> How a Dutch band took an 1840's folk tune to the top of the charts. 

Shocking Blue created a psychedelic rock anthem by following ‘the folk process’.

A famous song from the 1840’s gets re-interpreted over and over again.

It’s no wonder ‘Venus’ sounds so familiar.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Episode 3: Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club Episode 3: Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT 1:00:30 6892705cd741d9fdcf830dd2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-3-genius-of-love-by-tom-tom-club 6892705cd741d9fdcf830dd2 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-3-genius-of-love-by-tom-tom-club full 1 3 Talking Heads' rhythm section strike gold - turning a holiday in Barbados into chart-topping hits.

After the end of a long tour, Talking Heads need a break - so everyone goes off to make a solo album.

While many expect frontman David Byrne or keyboardist Jerry Harrison to make the biggest impact, it is drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth who steal the spotlight.

Their fusion of funk, hip-hop and new wave styles was so in sync with the times that it is sampled by the new breed of hip-hop producers: from Grandmaster Flash to Mariah Carey with Wu Tang Clan.

Tom Tom Club had 2 hit singles and a million-selling album, a happy accident that overshadowed Talking Heads. 'Genius of love' changed everything for the band.

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Talking Heads' rhythm section strike gold - turning a holiday in Barbados into chart-topping hits.

After the end of a long tour, Talking Heads need a break - so everyone goes off to make a solo album.

While many expect frontman David Byrne or keyboardist Jerry Harrison to make the biggest impact, it is drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth who steal the spotlight.

Their fusion of funk, hip-hop and new wave styles was so in sync with the times that it is sampled by the new breed of hip-hop producers: from Grandmaster Flash to Mariah Carey with Wu Tang Clan.

Tom Tom Club had 2 hit singles and a million-selling album, a happy accident that overshadowed Talking Heads. 'Genius of love' changed everything for the band.

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Episode 2: I fought the law by The Clash Episode 2: I fought the law by The Clash Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT 1:20:03 68926ff16c91d3cb63606ade false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-2-i-fought-the-law-by-the-clash 68926ff16c91d3cb63606ade 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-2-i-fought-the-law-by-the-clash A song that inspired generations of musical outlaws. full 1 2 A song that inspired generations of musical outlaws.

When Mick Jones and Joe Strummer stumbled upon a cover song by a one-hit wonder from 1966, they had no idea they were uncovering a relic by the original rock & roll band, ‘The Crickets’. 

Rising from the shadow of leader Buddy Holly, they re-group to pioneer the model for independent bands of the future.

A journey packed with mystery and deja vu events.


Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle.

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]]> A song that inspired generations of musical outlaws.

When Mick Jones and Joe Strummer stumbled upon a cover song by a one-hit wonder from 1966, they had no idea they were uncovering a relic by the original rock & roll band, ‘The Crickets’. 

Rising from the shadow of leader Buddy Holly, they re-group to pioneer the model for independent bands of the future.

A journey packed with mystery and deja vu events.


Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Episode 1: Tainted Love by Soft Cell Episode 1: Tainted Love by Soft Cell Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:59:51 GMT 1:19:03 68926f7d54703a5cd46b79c9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/episode-1-tainted-love-by-soft-cell 68926f7d54703a5cd46b79c9 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 episode-1-tainted-love-by-soft-cell A classic tale of obscurity to fame. full 1 1 A classic tale of obscurity to fame. 

A story that weaves together Motown, Northern Soul, Synth-Pop and the tragic death of Marc Bolan - an unknown song from 1965 gets re-worked into a 1981 global hit.

Random events and dumb luck, indie verses mainstream all combine in the most unbelievable journey. 

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle


If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> A classic tale of obscurity to fame. 

A story that weaves together Motown, Northern Soul, Synth-Pop and the tragic death of Marc Bolan - an unknown song from 1965 gets re-worked into a 1981 global hit.

Random events and dumb luck, indie verses mainstream all combine in the most unbelievable journey. 

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle


If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


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]]> Show Trailer Show Trailer Sat, 02 Aug 2025 15:20:25 GMT 2:15 688e2cb9f3a75290d40c74ac false https://shows.acast.com/the-original/episodes/show-trailer 688e2cb9f3a75290d40c74ac 687f78a0e0a86cc3abee2102 show-trailer Season 1 2025 trailer 1 A new podcast about music. The idea is to look at famous cover songs and music styles and track down the original version.

 

Music isn’t made in a bubble and bands don‘t arrive out of nowhere. So we take a deeper dive  – adding context and detail to the timeline, using the music to give you the full picture of a songs history and the musicians involved – revealing the connections and mysteries of these true stories.


Hosted by musician, composer, producer and self-confessed music nut: Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A new podcast about music. The idea is to look at famous cover songs and music styles and track down the original version.

 

Music isn’t made in a bubble and bands don‘t arrive out of nowhere. So we take a deeper dive  – adding context and detail to the timeline, using the music to give you the full picture of a songs history and the musicians involved – revealing the connections and mysteries of these true stories.


Hosted by musician, composer, producer and self-confessed music nut: Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com


This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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