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This one’s a real tearjerker. “It’s Over” by Roy Orbison is a bolero rock classic released in 1964. And this operatic ballad about lost love and the end of a relationship hit a lot of people in the ...

With a voice both smoky and silken, Roberta Flack carved a distinguished impression. The singer behind timeless ballads ...

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With the thrill of New Year’s resolutions behind us and a long winter ahead, it can be hard to keep going with workout goals. But sometimes, all you need is the right song to give you the push you ...

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Podcasts Music Commentary Song of the Day From MPR News Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you ...