60 Songs That Explain the ’90s: The 2000s

“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson

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About the episode

Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show American Idol. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who proves with her impossible-to-sing hit song “Since U Been Gone” that she is more than just a pop princess. Later, he is joined by Breakaway tour-goer and Clarkson connoisseur Jodi Walker to discuss Clarkson’s vocal capabilities and what her discography did for 2000s TV culture.

Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Jodi Walker
Producers: Chris Sutton, Olivia Crerie, and Justin Sayles