A hit for Julie London in 1955, it was later recorded by — among many others — Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand and Michael Bublé, who praised it for its “darkness.” ...

From The Beatles to David Bowie, Woodstock, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, erotic pop and Altomont, we look through 1969 in music—the greatest year.

Expanded from remarks at the National Lawyers Guild Chicago Chapter upon receiving the organization’s Arthur Kinoy Award, ...