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Patti Smith, Glen Hansard, Bettye Lavette and more reinterpreted more than a half century's worth of classic songs at New York benefit concert
Deluxe edition of the singer-songwriter's acclaimed 1997 album will feature more than 30 bonus tracks from the period, many previously unreleased. Hear a live version of the title track
Books, records, bumper stickers and tweets to provoke and enlighten
Band is retiring from the road due to frontman Phil May's health
The Beastie Boys' rule-breaking memoir, the story behind Van Morrison's mysterious classic, Tina Turner's next chapter and more
On his fourth album in fourteen months, he proves he can write songs that are indistinguishable from the classics he covers.
Each week, we share a playlist with the songs and artists who are making headlines
"Van was in a vocal booth with his guitar," says 'Astral Weeks' flute player John Payne. "I'm not sure he ever talked to the musicians."
Percussionist Warren Smith, who played vibes on the singer-songwriter's jazz-steeped 1968 LP, reflects on how a routine day in the studio yielded a timeless classic
Track will appear on singer's upcoming record, 'The Prophet Speaks'
