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The Freewheelin’ Edition Part 1
Episode 227
At the movies, A Complete Unknown depicts Bob Dylan as a 1960s “it” boy—played by a 2020s “it” boy, Timothée Chalamet. But the film ends in 1965. Wha…
1 year, 5 months ago
Introducing Broken Record: "Norah Jones Begins Again"
To kick off the New Year, we're sharing a podcast that we think Hit Parade listeners are going to love: Broken Record. Check out this episode with si…
1 year, 6 months ago
Introducing Broken Record: "Norah Jones Begins Again"
Episode 226
To kick off the New Year, we're sharing a podcast that we think Hit Parade listeners are going to love: Broken Record. Check out this episode with si…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Bridge: Slate Music Club 2024
Episode 224
The Slate Music Club is back, in a special edition of Hit Parade – “The Bridge”! Our year-end panel of critics—NPR Music’s Ann Powers, Hearing Things…
1 year, 6 months ago
I’d Like to Teach the World to Buy Edition Part 2
Episode 222
That damned jingle! In that infernal commercial trying to sell you cars, sneakers, soda, gum! Can’t get it out of your head? Well, what if we made it…
1 year, 6 months ago
I’d Like to Teach the World to Buy Edition Part 1
Episode 221
That damned jingle! In that infernal commercial trying to sell you cars, sneakers, soda, gum! Can’t get it out of your head? Well, what if we made it…
1 year, 7 months ago
Say a Little Prayer Edition Part 2
Episode 219
You know her honorific: Queen of Soul. And heavy is the head that wears the crown. In her lifetime, Aretha Franklin didn’t just want to be revered. S…
1 year, 7 months ago
Say a Little Prayer Edition Part 1
Episode 218
You know her honorific: Queen of Soul. And heavy is the head that wears the crown. In her lifetime, Aretha Franklin didn’t just want to be revered. S…
1 year, 8 months ago
With or Without U2 Edition Part 2
Episode 216
U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch at lead singer Bono’s self-impo…
1 year, 8 months ago
With or Without U2 Edition Part 1
Episode 215
U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch at lead singer Bono’s self-impo…
1 year, 9 months ago