Covers Quote by Sharon Needles
“I love covers because there's just something I love about replicating someone else's music or taking rare music and introducing it to a wider or a new audience.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Music Talk, Episode 45, 2021
Covering songs lets me honor original creators while sharing hidden gems with new listeners.
In simple terms: Covers honor originals and broaden audiences.
Key Takeaway
Use covers to celebrate and expand music appreciation.
Themes
music
creativity
sharing
Mood
enthusiastic
inspired
Type
creative
educational
When to use this quote
- live concerts
- online streaming
- educational workshops
- radio shows
Key Concepts
artistic interpretation
cultural transmission
audience building
Questions to Reflect On
- Which songs deserve a fresh take?
- How can you add personal flair?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing originality if over‑relying on covers.
![“The [2012 covers album] 2120 [South Michigan Ave.] was different. We covered a lot of classics there. But most of the time when we did it I always prided myself on digging up obscure songs that no one knew of.” quote by George Thorogood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1d/george-thorogood-10443_albums_the-2012-covers-album-2120-south-michiga_78213.jpg)
