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Rock singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer and principal songwriter for the British band Roxy Music, the band that also launched the career of Brian Eno.

Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two recordings of the Gershwin musicals "Of Thee I Sing" and "Let 'Em Eat Cake." They were both conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas earlier this year on the fiftieth anniversary of the composer's death.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews "Rainbow," the new album by Dolly Parton.

Rock historian Ed Ward will discuss the making of Phil Spector's Christmas Album, one of the most successful records of its kind.

Two novelty tunes from the 20s and 30s performed by singer and songwriter Michael Cooney.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews Bryan Ferry's new album "Bête Noire."

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews "Characters," the new album by Stevie Wonder on which he plays every instrument.

Rock historian Ed Ward will explore the gospel roots of soul great Sam Cooke.

August Darnell, lead singer of Kid Creole and the Coconuts. Kid Creole is the dapper stage persona of August Darnell, a wildly inventive showman whose music fuses salsa, rock, jazz, reggae, funk and rap. The group has found fame in Europe and South America, but success in America has proven elusive.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles some of rock's most memorable break-in records, which are singles made up of snippets of many different records. These include records by Bill Buchanan and Dickie Goodman's Flying Saucer.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews "Cloud Nine," the new album by George Harrison.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the songs the Beatles gave away, the songs Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote at the urging of manager Brian Epstein for other Liverpool bands.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews "Introducing The Hardline According to Terrence Trent D'Arby," the most recent album by British rock and soul singer Terrence Trent D'Arby.

Cousin Brucie, one of the leading top-40 DJs in New York City in the early 60s when AM radio was king and New York radio set the national tastes in pop music.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker will review "Babylon and On," by the British group Squeeze.

Singer Ian Whitcomb will take us back to the Tin Pan Alley era.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz will review two albums of Gershwin songs: "Kiri Sings Gershwin," by Kiri Te Kanawa, and "Gershwin Overtures," by John McGlinn.

Rock historian Ed Ward will look back at the Chantels, a 50s group of five New York teenagers whose exquisite harmonies drew comparisons with classical youth choirs.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker will review "Bad," the new Michael Jackson album.