Sheryl Crow
Fresh Air

Sheryl Crow

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 1, 202646 min
  • Interview
  • Music

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has a new album, Pick You Up, out Oct. 9. She spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (Talk Easy) about touring with Michael Jackson in her 20s as a back-up singer, depression, and Bob Dylan’s advice for writer’s block. Also, John Powers reviews the Spanish language Netflix miniseries My Sad Dead. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

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This message comes from the NPR wine club which is generated over 1.75 million dollars to support NPR Whether buying a few bottles or joining the club learn more at NPR wine club org must be 21 or older to purchase This is fresh air. I'm Terry gross Cheryl Crow was recently inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame now

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She has a new album. She talked about that and a whole lot more with our guest interviewer Sam Fregoso He hosts the interview podcast Talk Easy. Here's Sam. Since her 1993 Platinum debut, Tuesday Night Music Club, Cheryl Crow has won nine Grammy Awards with even more top charting songs.

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You may know some of them. So I'm gonna send a monochrome full of art If it makes you happy It can't be that bad

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