"Top of the World" would become The Carpenters' second No. 1 single, three years after they topped the charts with "Close to ...

It’s worth celebrating the happy moments and James Brown was able to put that sentiment into musical form. The voice of “Godfather of Soul” combined with brass instrumentals will put just the right ...

Ever hear a catchy, upbeat, and addictive song, only to find out that the lyrics are way sadder or more disturbing than you thought? It’s a common occurrence, to say the least. Let’s look at five ...

Let’s be real: music has the power to inspire people. What songs do you listen to when you want to be inspired? This blog post celebrates songs about unity and love through some musical selections ...

That’s right, the genre was practically created to make people feel good. From its explosive, 4th of July-like guitar sounds to the rolling drums and rumbling bass, the music envelopes its listeners ...

Which song lyrics from 2025 most moved our NPR Music critics?