Ken Tucker, 1953-

May 18, 1983

06:46

"Hearing Secret Harmonies": Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever.

On this edition of "Hearing Secret Harmonies," rock critic Ken Tucker will review the television special "Motown: Yesterday, Today, Forever," and share some of the music "you didn't hear on the special," including songs by Jackie Wilson and Smokey Robinson. (PARTIAL REVIEW)

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07:23

Lady Gaga And Carly Rae Jepsen, Both With Bold Albums, Make Isolation Less Lonely

The electric instrumentation of Lady Gaga's flashy disco record Chromatica and Carly Rae Jepsen's Dedicated Side B provide a much-needed jolt for the COVID era.

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09:58

Bonnie Raitt extends the boundaries of her signature sound with 'Just Like That'

More than 50 years after the release of her first album, Raitt's voice remains a subtle instrument: earthy with an ache around the edges. Its sly intimacy is, as always, a deep pleasure.

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"Hearing Secret Harmonies": Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever.

Lady Gaga And Carly Rae Jepsen, Both With Bold Albums, Make Isolation Less Lonely

Bonnie Raitt extends the boundaries of her signature sound with 'Just Like That'

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