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Why Willie Nelson Plays a Classical Guitar

A Simple Trick to Prevent Songs From Getting Stuck in Your Head

Researchers have come to the rescue with a scientifically backed earworm prevention weapon.

The Enduring Legacy of the Pied Piper of Hamelin

In a town in northern Germany, a dark piece of folklore has found new life.

How 12 Famous Rappers Picked Their Names

7 Songs Written by Prince That Others Made Famous

Prince wrote countless hits over his decades in the music business—and a number of his hits have been popularized by other musicians.

6 Famous Songs that Copied Popular Melodies

These six songs are about as beloved and recognizable as they come. But did you know that every single one uses a borrowed melody?

When Colin Powell Met Sergeant Elvis Presley

"What impressed me at the time was that instead of seeking celebrity treatment, Elvis had done his two-year hitch, uncomplainingly, as an ordinary GI."

Stephen Sondheim speaks at the Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars annual gala hosted by The Dramatists Guild Fund on October 21, 2013.

The Stories Behind 6 Classic Stephen Sondheim Songs

Composer, lyricist, and Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Celebrate his life with a look back at a few of the many iconic songs he wrote over the course of his career.

How Musicians Put Hidden Images in Their Songs

10 Secrets of a Frank Sinatra Impersonator

The star of “FRANK The Man. The Music” talks about becoming Ol’ Blue Eyes

Watch Guitar Strings Wiggle...from Inside the Guitar

From our file of "fun tricks you can do with a camera phone."

The Ghostly Remains of "Tom's Diner"

Suzanne Vega's a cappella track helped make the MP3...but what was lost in the process?

(Almost) Everyone Can Sing

How Lyrics Websites Transcribe Gibberish

6 Famous Musicians Who Wrote Jingles for TV Commercials

You might be surprised by who wrote those jingles that get stuck in your head.

Was Elvis Actually Any Good at Karate?

The Original "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)"

Before the two lads in TMBG covered the song, "The Four Lads" recorded it. In 1953.

9 Ways to Enhance Your Music-Listening Experiences

Here are a few ways to take your music habits to the next level.

The 20 Catchiest Songs (According to Science)

After a year-long study, researchers in the UK compiled a list of the catchiest songs of the last 75 years.

15 Lesser-Known Halloween Songs to Put You in a Spooky Mood

Scientists in Sweden Hide Bob Dylan Lyrics in Their Papers

The researcher who successfully sneaks the most Dylan lyrics into papers before retirement wins a free lunch.

Elvis Presley's Bizarre Album of Stage Banter

10 Fossils Named for Rock Stars

Fossils rock. So much so, in fact, that paleontologists have named a whole menagerie of prehistoric critters after their favorite musicians. Here’s a rundown of some of the fantastic prehistoric species named in honor of rock stars.

10 Mind-Boggling Interactive Music Videos

For music videos, just standing in front of a camera and pretending to play your hit single doesn’t cut it anymore. These amazing modern videos don’t just let fans watch and listen—they give the viewers control.

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