Minnesota artists cover the Beatles

Jeremy Messersmith, Zach Coulter
Singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith (left) and Zach Coulter of Solid Gold recorded a version of "Norwegian Wood" by the Beatles for the "Minnesota Beatles Project" album, a new CD that features 16 Minnesota-based artists interpreting Beatles songs.
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"Minnesota Beatle Project" is a new CD that features 16 Minnesota-based artists interpreting Beatles songs. One of the more intriguing tracks in the collection is a version of "Norwegian Wood" by Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter.

This is the first time they have recorded music together. Messersmith is a solo artist and Coulter is a member of the band Solid Gold. They spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the creation of their unique version of the song.

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