Finally, A date!
And I think all the angst about a few covers is a bit overstated. Van Halen did covers, Eric Carmen did covers, Celine Dion did covers, Mariah Carey did covers and in fact, most of the people who are real known fo their singing do covers.
One of two on an album is expected, I would think. And it's easir to break a known hit on the radio than a brand new song.
Just my humble opinion. And most of all this is this pandom's typical pre-release angst.
Why am I always the one with no worries? (OK I admit I REALLY want this new CD to sell BIG).