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From July 14, 2003:

What Was That Music?

60 Great buttons and the people who pick them:

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Every director has a favorite button, a piece of music that in a pinch can be counted on to fill the moment. At NPR, directors pick the music and each show has a director, or two. This is why the music on say, Morning Edition sounds different from All Things Considered. Each director has their favorite tunes and their own way of choosing music. I asked each director, to pick a stack of their favorite buttons, ones they use over and over. Below is that list of music for you to see and hear. Some of the music heard on NPR's news shows can also be found on the All Songs Considered CD collections.

-- Bob Boilen

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Bob Boilen

In addition to hosting All Songs Considered Bob directs All Things Considered each week, Wednesday through Friday.

Hear Bob's top ten buttons.

Carline Watson

Carline shares directing duties for All Things Considered with Bob Boilen, running the show on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Hear Carline's top ten buttons.

Tracy Wahl (L) and Susan Stone

Tracy Wahl and Susan Stone

Susan and Tracy co-direct All Things Considered on weekends with host Steve Inskeep.

Hear Tracy and Susan's top ten buttons.

Van Williamson

Van is one of several directors for Morning Edition.

Hear Van's top ten buttons.

Sarah Beyer Kelly

Sarah is the director for Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon.

Hear Sarah's top ten buttons.

Ned Wharton

Ned is the director for Weekend Edition Sunday with Liane Hansen.

Hear Ned's top ten buttons.

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