Garth Brooks ' romantic side was evident from the jump, and his second album, No Fences, contained one of his most emotional ...

While centered on Mike and Claire’s romantic relationship, “Song Sung Blue” steers clear of rom-com territory. It pulls off a ...

With massive hits such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves You,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and more, The Beatles have been a timeless and classic rock band spanning generations ...

If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

Rock bands are usually tight knit groups. All those hours together onstage, traveling to gigs, recording in the studio, and socializing certainly create unique bonds. And if there’s a duo of members ...

Hugh Jackman talks falling for Neil Diamond, his music and the real-life story behind "Song Sung Blue." "This is a love letter to Neil Diamond." ...

Considering the reams of research and writing devoted to The Beatles since their monumental success in the early '60s, it seems almost implausible any writer could find a fresh perspective on the ...

“Song Sung Blue” is based on the true story of Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband-and-wife Neil Diamond tribute act.

During the pandemic, Ian Leslie wrote a Substack essay called “64 Reasons to Celebrate Paul McCartney,” arguing that despite his accomplishments, the ex-Beatle was underrated. But he didn’t delve much ...

The trouble is that Leslie has cherry-picked some aspects of that episode – in which Erikson and the wonderful singer-songwriter Aimee Mann had a fascinating, nuanced discussion on Peter Jackson’s Get ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...