Pronounced “Old Lang Zyne,” experts say it started as a poem, and has since become a song that is now a staple in New Year’s ...

Behind beautiful melodies and iconic choruses are stories of grief, addiction, death, regret, and loss that often go ...

As Fleetwood Mac began to fracture, Stevie Nicks poured heartbreak and isolation into Storms, creating one of the most ...

The new film "Song Sung Blue" pays homage to the catalog of Neil Diamond, and it is one worth celebrating. We rank his 10 ...

In the lead-up to Christmas 2025, a purported risqué song in the style of 1940s or 1950s "oldies" tunes spread online. Its ...

Plus, the James Cameron request that surprised her, and how she honored Janis Joplin in one section of the original song.

Poetic allusions makes for the best song lyrics, and these three songs manage to say "I love you" without using the phrase at ...

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped.

The Traveling Wilburys were known for their group dynamic. But Bob Dylan stepped to the forefront with "If You Belonged To Me ...

Over the past 50 years, U.S. pop music lyrics have become simpler, more repetitive, and increasingly focused on stress and negative emotions.

A new study has revealed Bob Marley as the most frequently referenced historical figure in song lyrics, topping a diverse global Top 10 list.

Though music is proven to speak to all of us, according to experts, there are two different types of listeners: those who ...