These singer-songwriter songs from 1971 inspired millions, and many singer-songwriters today remain influenced by these tracks.

From reflections on the world at large to soul-bearing love songs, these four songs from 1971 defined the singer-songwriter era.

Today, NPR celebrates the 50-year anniversary of our first on-air original show. For five decades, NPR and our member stations have shared the responsibility — and privilege — to serve the individual ...

If you could only listen to the popular music of a single year in history, what would you pick? Actually, never mind. The correct answer is 1971 and no other will be accepted, because 50 years later, ...

Fifty years ago at this time, the world was just beginning to absorb the impact of Marvin Gaye’s seminal concept album What’s Going On. The LP, released on May 21, 1971, told a story in music from the ...

These are NPR's 50 favorite songs of 1971, as selected by our member stations. All of our station picks are available to stream on the NPR50 Spotify and Apple Music playlists. And you can discover ...

If you could only listen to the popular music of a single year in history, what would you pick? Actually, never mind. The correct answer is 1971 and no other will be accepted, because 50 years later, ...