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The Story Behind 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'

Songwriter Hugh Martin co-wrote the Christmas tune that Judy Garland made famous in the 1944 classic Meet Me in St. Louis. Martin, who recently released a memoir, explains how he came up with his famous lyrics.

Remembering 'Christmas' Songwriter Hugh Martin

Songwriter Hugh Martin, who co-wrote the classic song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for Judy Garland's 1944 movie, Meet Me in St. Louis died on Friday. He was 96. Fresh Air remembers Martin with highlights from a 1989 interview.

Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

In The Senate, Fate Of House-Passed Bill To Probe Capitol Riot, Is Unclear

The House has passed a bipartisan plan to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Senate Republicans are opposed to the measure.

Syrian Regime, Rebels Fail To Set Date For Talks

The U.N.'s top envoy on Syria says diplomats have failed to agree on a date for a peace conference. Lakhdar Brahimi says he's still hoping such a meeting could take place in Geneva before the end of the year. He had been hoping it would take place this month, but the Syrian rebels aren't ready to attend, the U.S. and Russia have yet to agree on whether Iran should take part and there are many other roadblocks. Brahimi is raising the alarms about a conflict that has affected half of the population, with 6,000 people fleeing every day.

Soprano Maria Callas at the Paris Opera in 1958. She is the subject of a new book, <em>Maria by Callas</em>.

Fame Is A Boomerang

The legendary diva, who died 40 years ago this year, muses on stardom and fate — both on stage and off — in a luxurious new book of pictures and words.

Jay Z performs a B-sides and album tracks at a concert in New York City on May 17, 2015.

A Rational Conversation: Are B-Sides For Die Hards, Or Everybody?

Should more superstar musicians follow Jay Z's lead and play shows filled with lesser-known songs? Is the format a live music innovation or the last gasp of a nostalgia machine?

Jerry Lee Lewis, in a photo taken during his infamous trip to London in June 1958, when it became public that he was married to his 13-year-old cousin.

Jerry Lee Lewis has died at age 87

The iconic rock 'n' roll pioneer and last living member of the "Million-Dollar Quartet" — whose meteoric rise collapsed almost as quickly as he ascended, thanks to scandal — has died at age 87.

Rebecca Black, whose debut album Let Her Burn is out Feb. 9.

Rebecca Black leaves the meme in the rear view

She scored a much-maligned hit at the age of 13 with "Friday." Now 25, Rebecca Black is finally releasing her debut album, Let Her Burn.

Media set up outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse on April 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress

Cole Allen, the man who tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, is being charged with trying to assassinate President Trump. And, King Charles III is set to address Congress today.

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