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Insights: Talking Heads ‘Once In A Lifetime’

Talking Heads’ 1980 masterwork “Once In A Lifetime” was selected by NPR as one of the top 100 musical works of the 20th century.

Frank Sinatra revered Billie Holiday’s phrasing, her timing, and her ability to connect with an audience.

“Raised on Robbery” is the epitome of high art illuminating an unforgettable subject: poetry in motion disguised as rock and roll..

With Aretha, popular music achieves the status of high art and “A Song For You” is one of her finest, yet overlooked performances.

Elvis Presley was the greatest cultural force of the 20th century. Here is a brilliant example of his early work.

The music of Johnny Cash is as about as powerful a country music experience as you could wish for.