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

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 ...

Singer Bill Medley thought "Dirty Dancing" was a "porno movie." — -- When it comes to writing a love song, Diane Warren knows a thing or two about what makes a great one. The songwriter, who ...

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 ...

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 ...

The pop charts used to be dominated by romantic love songs. Not so much anymore. Where did our love go? Sponsor Message MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs ...

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

Ever since people could jump in a car and hit the open road, they have been singing about it. In the early 1900s, songs like “The Motor Car,” “The Auto Race,” and “In My Merry Oldsmobile” were ...

"You know, people think that because I'm Mike Nichols, I don't need praise. I need a lot. Nobody gets that." The previous quote comes from Mark Harris’s excellent 2020 biography (review here) of - you ...