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The Rise And Fall Of The Fade-Out

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The Rise And Fall Of The Fade-Out

A slow fade, rather than a hard stop, used to be the popular way to end a pop song. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Slate reporter William Weir about the fade-out's history and recent decline.

The Rise And Fall Of The Fade-Out

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Robin Thicke: Smirky But Sincere On 'Blurred Lines'

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Robin Thicke: Smirky But Sincere On 'Blurred Lines'

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Listen and look past his roué image, and the chart-topper is revealed as an earnest nostalgist.

Robin Thicke: Smirky But Sincere On 'Blurred Lines'

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Robin Thicke, Beyond His Breakout Hit
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Robin Thicke, Beyond His Breakout Hit

Morning Edition host Renee Montagne speaks with NPR music critic Ann Powers about singer Robin Thicke, who spent a decade recording smooth, sexy R&B before hitting the top of the pop charts with his current single, "Blurred Lines."

Robin Thicke, Beyond His Breakout Hit

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Robin Thicke: Heart And Soul In 'Love After War'

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Robin Thicke: Heart And Soul In 'Love After War'

Thicke says many of the songs on his new album were inspired by his wife, actress Paula Patton.

Robin Thicke: Heart And Soul In 'Love After War'

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