Author Archives: Tim Londergan

About Tim Londergan

Tim Londergan is professor emeritus of theoretical physics at Indiana University-Bloomington. He studies the properties of the quarks and gluons that form the internal structure of protons and neutrons. He also writes a blog "Tim's Cover Story" that compares covers of important songs in rock music history. From 2002 to 2018, he and his wife shared their college-town experiences with two delightful cats, siblings Lewis and Clark, who enormously enriched their lives. Together with his colleague Steven Vigdor, Tim is co-author of a blog "Debunking Denial," that discusses the difference between skepticism and denial as manifested in various current issues. He is also co-founder of "Concerned Scientists of Indiana University," a group that supports evidence-based science, funding for science research, and policies based on the best available scientific information. His hobbies include tennis and ornithology, and he is a life-long fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 2: The Band; Joan Baez; Allman Brothers Band

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  This week features a great ‘roots rock’ tune, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.  We will first review the original song by The Band.  Next we will discuss covers of this song by Joan Baez and by … Continue reading →

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Take It To The Limit, 2: Eagles; Dave Mason; Etta James.

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  This week our blog features a moving pop song, Take It To The Limit.  We will begin with the original version by The Eagles.  We will then include a cover from Dave Mason, and another cover by Etta … Continue reading →

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Proud Mary 2: Creedence Clearwater Revival; Solomon Burke; Ike & Tina Turner

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  In this post we consider Proud Mary, a great `swamp rock’ song from the 60s.  We will review the original version by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and then covers of that song by Solomon Burke and Ike & Tina … Continue reading →

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Day-O (The Banana Boat Song): Edric Connor; Harry Belafonte; The Tarriers

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  In this post we consider the calypso song Day-O, also known as The Banana Boat Song. We will review the original by Edric Connor & the Caribbeans; then the most famous cover by Harry Belafonte; and finally a … Continue reading →

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Good Lovin’ 2: The Olympics; The Rascals; The Grateful Dead

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  In this post we consider the 60s rock song Good Lovin’.  We will review the original by The Olympics, and covers of that song by The Young Rascals and The Grateful Dead.  This is a re-post of an … Continue reading →

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Teach Your Children, 2: Crosby, Stills & Nash; Hanson; Richie Havens

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  In this post we consider the song Teach Your Children.  This is an inspirational folk-rock song and one of my personal favorites.  We will start with the original version by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and then discuss … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop: Fleetwood Mac; Status Quo; Elton John

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  Our latest post features an iconic pop song, Don’t Stop.  We first review the original by Fleetwood Mac.  Then we discuss a contribution by Status Quo; and we finish with a cover by Elton John.  Christine McVie, the … Continue reading →

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Great Balls of Fire: Otis Blackwell; Jerry Lee Lewis; Sha Na Na

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Tim Londergan

Hello there! In this week’s blog we consider the song Great Balls of Fire. This is one of the classic ‘roots’ rock ‘n’ roll songs. We will start with the original version by Otis Blackwell, who co-wrote the song. We … Continue reading →

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Piano Man: Billy Joel; Elton John & Billy Joel

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  Our latest post features a great pop song, Piano Man.  We first review the original by Billy Joel.  Then we discuss a contribution by Elton John and Billy Joel from their joint Face to Face concert tours.     … Continue reading →

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Judith Durham and The Seekers

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Tim Londergan

Hello there!  Our latest post is somewhat different from our usual formal, where we pick a single song and find a couple of interesting covers of the same song.  This time our blog features a single group, The Seekers, and … Continue reading →

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