The book that inspired today’s playlist, the cultural critic Lucy Sante’s “I Heard Her Call My Name,” isn’t about music per se. As its subtitle attests, it is mostly “a memoir of transition,” centered ...

That's the onus behind Paul Simon's playful take on a mid-life crises, "You Can Call Me Al." Uncover the meaning behind this track, below.

Let Me Be Your Star,” which evokes an actor’s longing to shine, has come a long way from its TV days. Here’s how the song ...

About the song, Paul McCartney said: "It was in a period where he (John) was a bit dissatisfied with what was going on" ...