Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
Elton John's slow burner is now one of his most beloved tracks. Released in 1971 during a prolific period for... more
"I never felt magic crazy as this....."For some it's a beacon of hope, for others a metaphor for love. ... more
"I can see clearly now the rain is gone / I can see all obstacles in my way / Gone... more
Written by George Gershwin for the musical Oh Kay, Someone To Watch Over Me has endured as a tender ballad... more
Sweet Thing by Van Morrison has an atmosphere full of tenderness, wonder and joy. But underneath this there a feeling... more
Antonin Dvorak wrote his Gypsy Songs in 1880. He was passionate about the folk music of his native Bohemia and... more
James Taylor's song of suicide, loneliness and addiction somehow remains hopeful and uplifting, even as people experience their own dark... more
Miriam Makeba recorded 'Pata Pata' in 1967 with the help of American producer Jerry Ragovoy. It became a huge... more
Wicked the musical is 20 years old in 2023. The story of the Wizard of Oz told from the witches'... more
Written by Dolly Parton... sent stratospheric by Whitney Houston; I Will Always Love You is a song that has... more
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