Fast Car

Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline was released in 1969, but it wasn't until the 1990s that it became a theme song for the Boston Red Sox, spreading to other other countries and sports, including the England football team. Danielle Capalbo is a Red Sox fan who explains where it began, ...  Show more

Rasputin was a massive disco hit for the British-German Caribbean group Boney M in 1978. Nearly fifty years later it remains a much loved symbol of happiness and freedom for a a truly global audience. This edition of Soul Music features stories from Iran, Cameroon, India and of c ...  Show more

In 1988, “Fast Car” turned the singer-songwriter into a star. She was skeptical of the spotlight, and learning to wield her power. Guest: Steve Pond. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app her ...  Show more

Miel says goodbye with Chris Fleming, Tracy Chapman, Marissa, Ian Edgerly, and some tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The singer-songwriter on fast cars, football and her “more meaningful” new album. 

01. Ten Feet Tall 02. Illuminate 03. Born To Run 04. Freedom 05. The Spark 06. Dynamite 07. Too Wild 08. Three Strikes 09. Catch Tomorrow 10. We’ll Be OK 11. Mexico 12. Keep Our Love Alive