Darlene Love, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" (Live on Letterman)

For one last time last week, Darlene Love brought the house down on the Late Show. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Sharon Van Etten, "Serpents" (Live on Sound Opinions)

Featuring Zeke Hutchins of Hotel Lights on drums!

Warpaint, "Keep It Healthy" (Live on KEXP)

U2, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (Live in New York)

Recorded two weeks ago, and released yesterday, here is U2, performing an acoustic rendition of their classic song of protest. Recorded on a rooftop in NYC, the band dedicated the performance to those fighting for democracy in Iran. Enjoy.

Elton John, "Levon" (Live in 1971)

Kurtis Blow, "The Breaks" (Soul Train)

OPEN REQUEST SUNDAY/MARCH OF THE COVERS: Mahalia Jackson, "Elijah Rock" (Traditional)

Though the final chapter in EJ's KU career was unfortunate, we'll always have this. And this. Thanks, Wade, for the selection.

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Aimee Mann, "The Scientist" (Coldplay)

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Cake, "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor)

As a follow-up to Sunday's request, here's another all-world '90s performance of a '70s classic. More Cake, please. Enjoy.

MARCH OF THE COVERS: The Fugees, "Killing Me Softly" (Roberta Flack)

We had the luxury of spending the weekend with my father-in-law, who had the good sense to recommend one of the greatest covers in the history of music--Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Pras, with their unforgettable remix of the Roberta Flack classic. Enjoy.

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Paul Anka, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Nirvana)

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Scala and Kolacny Brothers, "Creep" (Radiohead)

You may recognize this hauntingly beautiful Radiohead cover from the trailer for 2012's The Social Network. The arrangement comes courtesy of the spectacular Belgian choir, Scala and Kolacny. Enjoy.

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Mumford & Sons, "The Boxer" (Simon & Garfunkel)

U2, "40" (Live at Red Rocks)

As @LinerNotes pointed out, today is the 30th anniversary of U2's third album, War. Take a few minutes to enjoy the closing song from the album, performed live at Red Rocks Amphitheater. If you've been to one of the band's concerts, this will undoubtedly present a familiar scene... and you might even find yourself singing along with the crowd. How long?

Led Zeppelin, "Going to California" (Live)

Bon voyage, Cuz.

Wilco, "Via Chicago" (Live)

Pixies, "Hey" (Live)

No idea how this doesn't even have 4,000 hits on YouTube. A great laid-back groove of the classic, performed live in Holland. I especially love Joey Santiago's sauntering guitar solo starting at the 1:30 mark. Enjoy!

Jim Croce, "I Got a Name" (Live)

Roy Orbison, "Oh, Pretty Woman" (Live)

An indelible performance of Orbison's signature song, from the "Black and White Night" in 1988. The all-star ensemble that night included Elvis Presley's backing band, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, k.d. lang, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes, J.D. Souther, Steven Soles and Jackson Browne. The highlight of this one, however, might be the guitar duel between James Burton (from the TCB Band) and Bruce Springsteen. Enjoy!

Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear, "Cut Me Some Slack" (Live)

The debut of a new song by Sir Paul and the remaining members of Nirvana, performed last night at the 12-12-12 Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden... enjoy!