Singing for Britten

Games with the Rostropoviches, and a controversial version of Happy Families 

Britten’s understated elegance, and Willie Winkie nightgowns 

Mrs Hudson’s Sunday roasts, and Britten’s liking for a pre-concert Brandy 

In this episode, Eric talks with John Legend about why, at the height of his career, John started taking voice lessons, and how important it has been to learn how to maintain his voice for the long haul. They also chat about how working with Eric has influenced John’s own coachin ... Show More

Five for Fighting lead singer John Ondrasik talks new song and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Jon Batiste premieres new songs and takes us through some of the many sides of his rich musical history at the Tiny Desk. 

From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The singer/songwriter breaks down her new album, ‘In These Silent Days,’ and talks about hanging out with Joni Mitchell, singing with Soundgarden, avoiding hit singles, and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The Doobie Brothers frontman, Tom Johnston, joins Bob to talk about his early beginnings and being drawn to R&B artists like Little Richard. He played saxophone, clarinet and drums in his youth but ultimately fell in love with the guitar and taught himself how to play. Always ins ... Show More

Bobby talks about how he recently heard “6th Avenue and Heartache” and was reminded that Adam Duritz of Counting Crows provided backing vocals. Bobby and Eddie talk about famous singer who sang background vocals that will BLOW YOUR MIND.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https ... Show More

Adam and Seb bring their drum kits along to talk to James about the virtuosic drumming on Jon Bap's 'What Now?'. Recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studios in London. 

From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation.