This 1970 classic hit by Elton John captures what real love feels like, simple, honest, and timeless enough to still move you today.

Nearly every week this summer, there's been an immovable object at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart: It's "Ordinary" by the singer Alex Warren. That changed this week. There's a new No. 1 ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Love is one of Taylor Swift’s favorite things. When she was just 25, she admitted that she had already spent her “whole life tryin’ to put it into words.” From her debut album on, audiences have ...

Iconic Texas musician Willie Nelson has released a new Christmas song ahead of the holiday season. His "Christmas Love Song" ...

Shania Twain is beloved by country music and pop fans across the globe, and she has an impressive catalog of songs that she can go to during her shows. But one of the most beloved across both groups ...

Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl has arrived, and we're here to talk about "The Fate of Ophelia." First impressions? Pretty sure this song is about Travis Kelce. Specifically, about Trav saving ...

Hello there, are you completely obsessed with "Opalite" / already in the process of analyzing the lyrics despite the fact that they dropped barely five minutes ago? Same. At first glance, "Opalite" ...