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201. The Poetry Of Music For 'Every Lover Who Ever Loved'

Subjects
Poets -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=242358464 MARTIN: And as you just heard, Nikki Giovanni has inspired many people with her poetry and other writings. So we decided to [...]

Published
2013

202. Music Heard on the Air for October 18, 2013

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Music on The World on Oct. 18, 2013 included these three songs. SONG: SamjanithaARTIST: U ShrinivasCD TITLE: SamjanithaCD LABEL: Dreyfus Records SONG: HorizonsARTIST: AfroliciousCD TITLE: California DreamingCD LABEL: Afrolicious Music [...]

Published
2013

203. DJ Sessions: KCRW's Anthony Valadez

Subjects
Disc jockeys -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=226198865 HOBSON: It's HERE AND NOW. And it's time now for the HERE AND NOW DJ Sessions. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, 'LAY DOWN YOUR [...]

Published
2013

204. Pitbull On His Latino Side

Subjects
Hispanic American singers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Rap singers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=223734962 MARTIN: Now it's time for the occasional series we call In Your Ear. That's where we ask some of our guests to [...]

Published
2013

205. Emeli Sande: 'It's Always The Lyric That Gets Me'

Subjects
Songwriters -- Interviews, Singers -- Interviews, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=218918716 MARTIN: Not that hair is the only thing we care about, but now we're going to hear from a singer whose signature [...]

Published
2013

206. Summer Songs: Since You Can't Escape Them, Hope To Enjoy Them

Subjects
Summer, Songs -- Appreciation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=199114123 CORNISH: It's the time of the season when love for pop music runs high. Summer is officially here, and an unofficial competition […]

Published
2013

207. How 'Dick in a Box' blew up

Author

Miller, James Andrew and Shales, Tom

Subjects
Saturday Night Live (Television program) -- History -- Personalities, Musicians -- Performances, Songs -- Appreciation, Arts and entertainment industries, Music, Appreciation, History, Personalities, Performances
Abstract

IN AN EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT FROM THE NEWLY UPDATED SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE BOOK LIVE FROM NEW YORK, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, ANDY SAMBERG AND OTHER KEY PLAYERS BREAK DOWN TWO OF THE MOST [...]

Published
2014

208. The Orwells

Author

Williams, Nick

Subjects
Rock groups -- Social aspects -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Songs -- Appreciation, Arts and entertainment industries, Music, Social aspects, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Appreciation
Abstract

With the June 3 release of their second full-length LP, Disgraceland (Canvasback/ Atlantic), The Orwells have been touring relentlessly since March. The young Chicago punk band now is heading overseas, [...]

Published
2014

209. The twelve days of Christmas

Author

Thorpe, Susan

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, Plays on words -- Tests, problems and exercises, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me ... A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE (1 + 16 - 1 - 18 + 20 - [{ [...]

Published
2015

210. Music That You Can 'Write' To

Subjects
Authors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=172495552 MARTIN: We end today's program with the feature we call In Your Ear. That's where we ask some of our guests what [...]

Published
2013

211. Al Roker 'Jazzed' By The A-Team Theme Song

Subjects
Soundtracks -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, Television journalists -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=172398572 MARTIN: We'd like to end today's program with a feature we call In Your Ear. That's where we ask some of our [...]

Published
2013

212. Heavy Rotation: 5 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Subjects
Radio programs -- Services, Public radio -- Services, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=168825342 GREENE: All right, recommendations for reading. How about recommendations for new music? It is hard to keep track of all the great [...]

Published
2013

213. Tell Me More Theme Song Secrets Revealed

Subjects
Reality television programs -- Forecasts and trends, Songs -- Appreciation, Market trend/market analysis, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=169141422 MARTIN: And now it's time for BackTalk. That's where we lift the curtain on what's happening in the TELL ME MORE blogosphere. [...]

Published
2013

214. Beyonce is not on President Obama's summer playlist

Author

Heil, Emily

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, President of the United States -- Public relations, Vacations, Company public relations, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Emily Heil President Obama shared his vacation vibes Thursday by releasing his annual playlist of jams that have presumably been on heavy rotation around the executive mansion lately. Surprisingly, [...]

Published
2016

215. Jim Harbaugh has a top five favorites list of Drake songs. We're surprised, too

Author

Bieler, Des

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, Football coaches -- Public relations -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Rap singers -- Public relations -- Works, Company public relations, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, University of Michigan -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Byline: Des Bieler 'Saturday Night Live' posted a YouTube video Wednesday of a sketch that featured Drake. The rapper/singer was playing a Kinko's employee named Derek, who held a Michigan [...]

Published
2016

216. Alice Smith shows range and incredible talent

Subjects
Be Easy (Song), Songs -- Appreciation, Singers -- Appreciation -- Works, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Alice Smith is an example of how pure talent alone sometimes isn't enough to achieve widespread recognition in the music industry. Despite her gorgeous voice, label turmoil and a long [...]

Published
2016

217. Baaghi song Girl I Need You: Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor's love ballad is Mesmrising!

Author

Sudhakaran, Sreeju

Subjects
Girl I Need You (Song) -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, Science and technology
Abstract

Byline: Sreeju Sudhakaran The song is composed by Meet Bros. and sung by Arijit Singh, Khushboo and Roach Killa. The makers of Baaghi (http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/baaghi-new-still-tiger-shroffs-calm-before-the-storm-look-is-intense-af/) have released a new song and [...]

Published
2016

218. Lynda Carter brings her 'Long-Legged Woman' to the Kennedy Center

Author

Page-Kirby, Kristen

Subjects
Good Neighbor (Song), Songs -- Appreciation, Actors -- Works -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Achievements and awards, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Kristen Page-Kirby Lynda Carter is very excited that her song 'Good Neighbor,' which she co-wrote for the video game 'Fallout 4,' was nominated for a National Academy of Video [...]

Published
2016

219. 'Life Of Pi' Star's Favorite Melodies

Subjects
Actors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, Actresses -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=165922120 MARTIN: After speaking with Suraj Sharma about 'Life of Pi,' we asked to tell us about his favorite songs for our feature [...]

Published
2012

220. Listeners Love Fiasco And Cash Connection

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=163242154 And now it's time for BackTalk. That's where we lift the curtain on what's happening in the TELL ME MORE blogosphere. Editor [...]

Published
2012

221. Coldplay Sharpens Fencer's Game

Subjects
Fencers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest, Coldplay (Music group) -- Works -- Appreciation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=156373486 And now it's time for the occasional feature we call In Your Ear. That's where some of our guests tell us the [...]

Published
2012

222. 150 Years Of 'Taps'

Subjects
Taps (Song) -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, Anniversaries, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=152939191 Tomorrow, just after noon at Arlington National Cemetery across the river from Washington D.C., 200 buglers assembled across the burial ground will [...]

Published
2012

223. Detroit Native K'Jon On Music That Pumps Him Up

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=151361083 And we'd like to end our program today with the occasional series we call In Your Ear. That's where some of our [...]

Published
2012

224. Critics: Bad Oscar Rules Have Ruined 'Best Song'

Subjects
Academy Awards -- Standards, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences -- Standards
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=147164910 And finally, this hour, we have an Academy Awards uproar. For the first time ever, the Best Original Song category has just [...]

Published
2012

225. A Skating Rink's 'Ribbon In The Sky'

Subjects
Ribbon In The Sky (Song) -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=146864338 Valentine's Day gives us a perfect opportunity for another winter song story. We asked you to send us musical memories of winter. [...]

Published
2012

226. Winter Songs: Van Zandt's 'Snowin' On Raton'

Subjects
Snowin' on Raton (Song) -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=144587802 We end this hour with our latest winter song story. We've been hearing tales of winter inspired by music. And today, a [...]

Published
2012

227. The Favorite Love Song Of Celebrities

Subjects
Celebrities -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Appreciation, Ballads -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, General interest, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Appreciation
Abstract

MAYBE it triggers that special moment when you asked your spouse to marry you. Maybe it reminds you of your first high school romance. Or could it be the song [...]

Published
2000

228. THE PLAYLIST

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, Singers -- Interviews, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Kate Pierson, a founding member of new-wave pioneers The B-52s, releases her first solo album, Guitars and Microphones, today. She tells USA TODAY what has caught her ear lately. Unbelievable [...]

Published
2015

229. THE PLAYLIST

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

USA TODAY's Brian Mansfield picks 10 intriguing tracks from this year's Grammy nominees. Say You Do, Dierks Bentley More than Drunk on a Plane, the yearning in Bentley's new single [...]

Published
2015

230. Filmmaker Ava Duvernay's Favorite Tunes

Subjects
Filmmakers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=144381816 And we are going to stay in the world of independent films for today's addition of our occasional feature In Your Ear. [...]

Published
2011

231. Intern Uprising: Music We Missed In 2011

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=144149377 This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Robert Siegel. Every year, there is an insurmountable pile of new music released [...]

Published
2011

232. Young Writer Looks To Ladytron For Dance Beats

Subjects
Authors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=143707500 Now it's time for the occasional segment we call In Your Ear. That's where we ask some of our guests about the [...]

Published
2011

233. Winter Songs: Listener Picks

Subjects
Winter -- Social aspects, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=143379983 HOST: LYNN NEARY LYNN NEARY:Last week, we kicked off a series for the winter and we asked you to be part of [...]

Published
2011

234. LISTENER PICKS: SONGS YOU TURN UP TO 11

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=142223402 STEVE INSKEEP, host: Today is the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 2011. And if you're like me, the [...]

Published
2011

235. IN YOUR EAR: VERNICE 'FLYGIRL' ARMOUR

Subjects
Pilots and pilotage -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139021317 ALLISON KEYES, host: And from a diva on the air to a diva in the air, the first African-American female combat pilot, [...]

Published
2011

236. SONGS FOR THE DELIVERY ROOM: ONE WOMAN'S PLAYLIST

Subjects
Appreciation, Services, Songs -- Appreciation, Hospital maternity services -- Services
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=138821341 MICHELE NORRIS, host: It is common these days for women giving birth to play DJ. Hospitals and birth centers recommend bringing music [...]

Published
2011

237. SUMMER MUSIC

Subjects
Summer -- Portrayals, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=138653381 LINDA WERTHEIMER, host: Perhaps you'll put on a little summer music to pair with that Riesling. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, 'HOT FUN IN [...]

Published
2011

238. Summer Sounds: Campfire Songs

Subjects
Camps -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=137254034 (Soundbite of sound effects and song, 'Summertime, Summertime') THE JAMIES (Band): (Singing) It's summertime. ROBERT SIEGEL, host: Now, the latest in our [...]

Published
2011

239. IN YOUR EAR: JACQUES SCHWARZ-BART AND STEPHANIE MC

Subjects
Saxophonists -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Singers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=136579298 MICHEL MARTIN, host: And now, some music to try to soothe us as we get over the loss of Oprah. It's our [...]

Published
2011

240. In Your Ear: Oscar-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin

Subjects
Actors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Actresses -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134057251 MICHEL MARTIN, host: And now the latest in our special Oscar week In Your Ears. The Academy Awards are this Sunday. So [...]

Published
2011

241. In Your Ear: Lou Gossett, Jr

Subjects
Actors -- Social aspects -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, Actresses -- Social aspects -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134031245 MICHEL MARTIN, host: Next, to the occasional segment we call In Your Ear. That's where we asked some of our guests about [...]

Published
2011

242. In Your Ear: Adonal Foyle

Subjects
Basketball players -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=133839594 MICHEL MARTIN, host: And now the feature we call In Your Ear. That's where we ask our guests about their favorite songs. [...]

Published
2011

243. A Cool Pizza Man on a Hot Day

Author

Shimkin, Gloria

Subjects
Pizzerias -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Dear Diary: Recently, on a steamy Wednesday, I hopped off the bus from New Hope, Pa., and headed straight for Two Bros. Pizza on 38th for my customary dollar slice. [...]

Published
2014

244. Caught in the act

Author

Clark, Cindy

Subjects
Actors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Social aspects, Actresses -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Social aspects, Songs -- Appreciation, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Compiled by Cindy Clark Wouldn't you love to know what the royals are looking at? Harry, Kate and Will sure were captivated by something as they sat in on [...]

Published
2014

245. In sounds, moves and grooves, Brown bared his soul

Author

Gardner, Elysa

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Elysa Gardner, @ElysaGardner, USA TODAY James Brown was and is known, alternately, as the Godfather of Soul and Soul Brother No. 1. Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-bred DJ who played [...]

Published
2014

246. A Drinking Song by Dylan Thomas

Author

Schuessler, Jennifer

Subjects
Songs -- Appreciation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Just in time to comfort British World Cup fans still crying into their beer, a new drinking song by Dylan Thomas is to be published. The brief ditty, which Thomas [...]

Published
2014

247. Finding Simon And Garfunkel's 'America' In Saginaw, Mich

Subjects
Saginaw, Michigan -- History, Mural painting and decoration, Lyrics, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=132168299 GUY RAZ, host: In 1968, Simon & Garfunkel recorded the bittersweet song 'America.' It's about a man who leaves Saginaw, Michigan to [...]

Published
2010

248. Ken Tucker Picks The Best Holiday Music Of 2010

Subjects
Christmas -- Influence, Songs -- Appreciation, Arts, visual and performing, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=131669425 TERRY GROSS, host: Every holiday season brings a new batch of holiday pop music, some of it from unlikely or obscure sources. [...]

Published
2010

249. The Best Of 'Song Of The Day'

Subjects
Bands (Music) -- Works, Musicians -- Works -- Appreciation, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=131629780 (Soundbite of song, 'Only Existing Footage') The EXTRA LENS (Music Group): (Singing) Fix the overheads the glare's become too much at last. [...]

Published
2010

250. The Best Of 'Song Of The Day'

Subjects
Long Way Home (Song) -- Appreciation, Save Me (Song) -- Appreciation, Spirit Jazz (Song) -- Appreciation, Bands (Music) -- Works, Songs -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129942076 (Soundbite of music) MIKE PESCA, host: Yeah, the sound of synthesizers, the keytar's more respectable ancestor. Whew, you thought those synths had [...]

Published
2010

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