Elizabeth Wells, 62: John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'
Elizabeth was a John Denver superfan.
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Robert L'Hussier, 88: Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World'
After his wife's early death, "What a Wonderful World" gave a single dad hope.
Hulu's New Billie Holliday Biopic Falls Short Of Capturing Her Real Story
Though Andra Day plays the jazz legend with conviction, The United States vs. Billie Holiday fictionalizes the particulars of Holiday's life, where the real story is dramatic enough.
John Prine, 73: 'I Remember Everything'
The iconic songwriter's cousin is especially moved by the final song he released.
Willie Louise Richardson: Richard Smallwood's 'Total Praise'
The pastor worshipped God through music, finding a great love in the lyrics and musicality of "Total Praise."
Kris Ann Tamez, 47: Janis Joplin's 'Me And Bobby McGee'
Kris Ann would sing "Me And Bobby McGee" at the top of her lungs with her cousin.
Nick Mourouzis, 83: Survivor's 'Eye Of The Tiger'
The college football coach always got a rush from this adrenaline-producing 1982 hit, no matter how many times he heard it during his 23-year career at DePauw University.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
NPR member stations share a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves this month, including music from Amythyst Kiah, Sofia Valdes, The Weather Station and more.
Vijay Iyer And A New Trio Reflect On The 'Uneasy' Past And Present
The composer and pianist joined with drummer Tyshawn Sorey and bassist Linda May Han Oh in late 2019 to record Uneasy, which now functions as a welcome reminder.
Kris Bowers Reflects On Coming 'Full Circle' In Composing The Score For 'Respect'
Aretha Franklin liked how Kris Bowers played piano at a competition in 2011. It was his big break — a fact that he says was with him while he scored a upcoming biopic about the late Queen of Soul.