Frank Sinatra captured by photographer William "PoPsie" Randolph during a 1943 concert. Author Ben Yagoda points to Sinatra as one of the interpreters who helped revive the Great American Songbook. William "PoPsie" Randolph/Courtesy of Riverhead hide caption
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Bob gets into the spirit of the season with his battery-operated, LCD Christmas tree. Bob Boilen hide caption
The singer's simple and exquisite vocal style defined her dynamic and successful career. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption