Your Song Changed My Life

This book illustrates how music is revived, restored, and revolutionized. It’s a testament to music’s power and an inspiration for artists and music lovers. It asks the question of artists on what music was essential for their growth and their careers.

NPR’s music authority posed this question to some of today’s best-loved musical legends and rising stars. They reflect on pivotal moments that inspired their work. For Jeff Tweedy, discovering his sister’s The Byrds’ “Turn, Turn, Turn” changed his life. Annie Clark’s life was transformed when CDs fell off a truck in front of her. Cat Stevens was changed by hearing The Beatles cover “Twist and Shout.” These unmarked events shaped musical talents and modern music.

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