Music Interviews

Beloved Singer And Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies At 85

Fans and fellow musicians are mourning the death of entertainer Mel Tillis. Tillis died yesterday after a long illness at the age of 85. He had three dozen Top Ten country hits of his own and wrote dozens more for others, including a monster hit for Kenny Rogers and the First Edition: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town."

What Is Poppy?

Poppy is an Internet phenom, known for her strange YouTube videos and her Japan-inspired bubblegum pop. She and her director, Titanic Sinclair, talk with Scott Simon about who, or what, Poppy is.

David Crosby On World Cafe

On the occasion of his new album, Sky Trails, the legendary singer-songwriter pops in to tell funny stories from across his long career.