NPR Series: Songs of Love and Loathing http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18815967&ft=1&f=18815967 Songs for romantics and curmudgeons. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:16:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Songs of Love and Loathing http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18815967&ft=1&f=18815967 yes Opera Screams 'I Love You' Over the centuries, opera has covered and uncovered virtually every facet of romantic love. Here are five operatic moments that conveying everything from young love in bloom to the suspicions of fading romance. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100627281&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100627281&ft=1&f=18815967 Over the centuries, opera has covered and uncovered virtually every facet of romantic love. Here are five operatic moments that conveying everything from young love in bloom to the suspicions of fading romance. no Over the centuries, opera has covered and uncovered virtually every facet of romantic love. Here are five operatic moments that conveying everything from young love in bloom to the suspicions of fading romance.

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]]> Sad Rap: Hip-Hop Laments For Valentine's Day Hip-hop heavyweights might not always show their softer side, but when their hearts get broken, they're not often shy about airing their woes. As LL Cool J revealed in the sensitive classic "I Need Love," there's a tender heart beneath the surface of even the brashest rapper. Here are five tearjerkers from a group of normally stoic tough guys. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100142359&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100142359&ft=1&f=18815967 Hip-hop heavyweights might not always show their softer side, but when their hearts get broken, they're not often shy about airing their woes. As LL Cool J revealed in the sensitive classic "I Need Love," there's a tender heart beneath the surface of even the brashest rapper. Here are five tearjerkers from a group of normally stoic tough guys. no Hip-hop heavyweights might not always show their softer side, but when their hearts get broken, they're not often shy about airing their woes. As LL Cool J revealed in the sensitive classic "I Need Love," there's a tender heart beneath the surface of even the brashest rapper. Here are five tearjerkers from a group of normally stoic tough guys.

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]]> WGUC's Classical Love Notes One of music's greatest strengths is its capacity to stir the emotions. For Valentine's Day, WGUC's Mark Perzel offers this list of five Classical works inspired by the power of love. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18885478&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18885478&ft=1&f=18815967 One of music's greatest strengths is its capacity to stir the emotions. For Valentine's Day, WGUC's Mark Perzel offers this list of five Classical works inspired by the power of love. no One of music's greatest strengths is its capacity to stir the emotions. For Valentine's Day, WGUC's Mark Perzel offers this list of five Classical works inspired by the power of love.

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]]> Canciones de Amor: Boleros for Your Lover Boleros are a form of love song that originated in Cuba in the 19th century, and the lyrics reflect themes of bittersweet, unrequited, betrayed, or eternal love. Not all of these songs are strictly boleros, but they all maintain the tradition — and, more importantly, the feeling. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19023782&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19023782&ft=1&f=18815967 Boleros are a form of love song that originated in Cuba in the 19th century, and the lyrics reflect themes of bittersweet, unrequited, betrayed, or eternal love. Not all of these songs are strictly boleros, but they all maintain the tradition — and, more importantly, the feeling. no Boleros are a form of love song that originated in Cuba in the 19th century, and the lyrics reflect themes of bittersweet, unrequited, betrayed, or eternal love. Not all of these songs are strictly boleros, but they all maintain the tradition — and, more importantly, the feeling.

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]]> A Valentine's Mix Tape from 'Talk of the Nation' Earlier this week, we asked listeners and NPR colleagues to let us listen in on their Valentine's Day playlists. Whether you're wallowing in self-pity or celebrating with your better half today, we have a mix for you. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18978000&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18978000&ft=1&f=18815967 Earlier this week, we asked listeners and NPR colleagues to let us listen in on their Valentine's Day playlists. Whether you're wallowing in self-pity or celebrating with your better half today, we have a mix for you. 0 no Earlier this week, we asked listeners and NPR colleagues to let us listen in on their Valentine's Day playlists. Whether you're wallowing in self-pity or celebrating with your better half today, we have a mix for you.

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]]> Forget Jewelry: Give Your Love Music Every year, Valentine's Day brings the same old sappy cards, chocolates, and heart-shaped jewelry — stuff that's nowhere near as special as retailers would have you believe. Why not impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love instead? Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18881660&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18881660&ft=1&f=18815967 Every year, Valentine's Day brings the same old sappy cards, chocolates, and heart-shaped jewelry — stuff that's nowhere near as special as retailers would have you believe. Why not impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love instead? no Every year, Valentine's Day brings the same old sappy cards, chocolates, and heart-shaped jewelry — stuff that's nowhere near as special as retailers would have you believe. Why not impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love instead?

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]]> Music to Fall in Love With We asked NPR listeners to tell us their favorite love songs for Valentine's Day. They responded in droves, posting to the <em>All Songs Considered</em> blog. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> we share some of those songs and the stories behind them. Hear a mix of music to fall in love with, from the Magnetic Fields and Arcade Fire to the Temptations and Sam Cooke. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18950469&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18950469&ft=1&f=18815967 We asked NPR listeners to tell us their favorite love songs for Valentine's Day. They responded in droves, posting to the <em>All Songs Considered</em> blog. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> we share some of those songs and the stories behind them. Hear a mix of music to fall in love with, from the Magnetic Fields and Arcade Fire to the Temptations and Sam Cooke. 0 no We asked NPR listeners to tell us their favorite love songs for Valentine's Day. They responded in droves, posting to the All Songs Considered blog. On this edition of All Songs Considered we share some of those songs and the stories behind them. Hear a mix of music to fall in love with, from the Magnetic Fields and Arcade Fire to the Temptations and Sam Cooke.

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]]> So Your Tiny Black Heart Is Broken These five songs are for those wishing to wallow in Valentine's Day's sheer, soul-wrecking brutality. Each has been carefully selected to provide a vivid soundtrack for those moments when alcohol isn't even necessary, so drunk is the listener on his or her own misery. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18922445&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18922445&ft=1&f=18815967 These five songs are for those wishing to wallow in Valentine's Day's sheer, soul-wrecking brutality. Each has been carefully selected to provide a vivid soundtrack for those moments when alcohol isn't even necessary, so drunk is the listener on his or her own misery. no These five songs are for those wishing to wallow in Valentine's Day's sheer, soul-wrecking brutality. Each has been carefully selected to provide a vivid soundtrack for those moments when alcohol isn't even necessary, so drunk is the listener on his or her own misery.

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]]> Embraceable You: Songs of Love It's a fair bet that three-quarters of all songs have something to do with love, with maybe half of those coming out in its favor. Here are five lovesick tunes crafted by jazz legends, Broadway hitmakers, and new talents. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:39:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18920443&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18920443&ft=1&f=18815967 It's a fair bet that three-quarters of all songs have something to do with love, with maybe half of those coming out in its favor. Here are five lovesick tunes crafted by jazz legends, Broadway hitmakers, and new talents. no It's a fair bet that three-quarters of all songs have something to do with love, with maybe half of those coming out in its favor. Here are five lovesick tunes crafted by jazz legends, Broadway hitmakers, and new talents.

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]]> John Waters Shares His Favorite Love Songs Guest DJ John Waters spins his favorite love songs, offering an utterly charming and sometimes irreverent mix of music for Valentine's Day. He's just released a CD of love songs called A Date with John Waters, featuring Ray Charles, Dean Martin and more obscure artists like Mink Stole and Edith Massey. Waters chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and shares some of his favorite tunes. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15960762&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15960762&ft=1&f=18815967 Guest DJ John Waters spins his favorite love songs, offering an utterly charming and sometimes irreverent mix of music for Valentine's Day. He's just released a CD of love songs called A Date with John Waters, featuring Ray Charles, Dean Martin and more obscure artists like Mink Stole and Edith Massey. Waters chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and shares some of his favorite tunes. 0 no Guest DJ John Waters spins his favorite love songs, offering an utterly charming and sometimes irreverent mix of music for Valentine's Day. He's just released a CD of love songs called A Date with John Waters, featuring Ray Charles, Dean Martin and more obscure artists like Mink Stole and Edith Massey. Waters chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and shares some of his favorite tunes.

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]]> The Sounds of Love: Valentine's Day Music Gen-Xers love "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel, while their parents prefer "At Last" as sung by Etta James. Those are two of the most popular tunes NPR listeners selected in a recent NPR.org online poll on Valentine's Day music. Hear the songs and read the stories behind them. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 17:49:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5196270&ft=1&f=18815967 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5196270&ft=1&f=18815967 Gen-Xers love "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel, while their parents prefer "At Last" as sung by Etta James. Those are two of the most popular tunes NPR listeners selected in a recent NPR.org online poll on Valentine's Day music. Hear the songs and read the stories behind them. no Gen-Xers love "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel, while their parents prefer "At Last" as sung by Etta James. Those are two of the most popular tunes NPR listeners selected in a recent NPR.org online poll on Valentine's Day music. Hear the songs and read the stories behind them.

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