The sound was uniform and universal: lush string arrangements (almost never with vocals) of popular songs and show tunes, with minimal announcements. The stations called it "beautiful music" or ...

Easy on the ear, perhaps. But the label of “easy listening” often attached to the songs of Burt Bacharach belies the mastery of his talent in crafting perfect moments in music. Yes, Bacharach ...

The Portland Yacht Rock Festival will feature soft-rock songs of the '70s and '80s. Sign in or Subscribe See Offers. ... “I’ve been a fan of light and easy listening rock my whole life ...