Paul McCartney wrote a few heartfelt songs about more than one person; and a few of them are absolutely heartwrenching.

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Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska" is by a guy not even from the state — and about a murderer. A Lincoln songwriter and his band ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...

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From the lounge staple "Volare" to the hip-hop smash "Not Like Us," here are all the hits that won both of these top prizes.

It's easy to forget that many of the hit songs that have remained popular for generations were first written for movies.

Guitarist Yasmin Williams writes songs in her bedroom and on mountaintops. She brings her fresh perspective to the Birchmere ...

Whatever the reason, typically the artist who actually ends up with the song becomes the better choice anyway. Here is a list of songs that you probably had no idea were actually created with ...

Irv Gotti passed away at the age of 54. Born Irving Lorenzo, the music mogul has produced memorable tracks for a slew of stars including Ja Rule, Ashanti, Jay-Z and DMX. However, he also has worked on ...

I'm in my feels right now, so I have been listening to that Lady Gaga song “Hold my Hand.” The one from Top Gun that she also played at the Super Bowl pregame show. She’s such a good singer. It is ...