Reflections on Cover Songs: Replies to Polite

Authors

P.D. Magnus, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2446-3494

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-9-2025

Abstract

Brandon Polite poses a number of interesting criticisms of my account of cover versions. Some I am happy to acknowledge and take on board, but with others I feel he goes too far. I take this chance to clarify and extend my account.

Comments

This is the publisher's version. The version of record can be found here: Magnus, P. D. (2025). Reflections on Cover Songs: Replies to Polite. Contemporary Aesthetics, Volume 23.https://contempaesthetics.org/2025/02/09/reflections-on-cover-songs-replies-to-polite/

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Recommended Citation

P.D. Magnus, “Reflections on Cover Songs: Replies to Polite,” Contemporary Aesthetics, Volume 23 (2025)