885 Greatest Songs by Women
2023 End of Year Countdown
Looking Back on the 2023 Greatest Songs By Women Countdown
A powerful and influential song, a testament to Aretha Franklin’s artistry, as well as her ability to use music to promote social change and…
Song No. 1: “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
A powerful and influential song, a testament to Aretha Franklin’s artistry, as well as her ability to use music to promote social change and…
Björk has provided a space for people to feel safe being strange, and her work will forever live on in the sound of our…
Song No. 132: “Hyperballad” by Björk
Björk has provided a space for people to feel safe being strange, and her work will forever live on in the sound of our…
A powerful protest song by a fearless artist.
Song No. 268: “Black Boys on Mopeds” by Sinéad O’Connor
A powerful protest song by a fearless artist.
XPN’s authority on women’s music, Debra D’Alessandro, talks her connection to the genre and the feminist spirit of the 885 Countdown this year.
A brief history of the women’s music movement with Amazon Country host Debra D’Alessandro
XPN’s authority on women’s music, Debra D’Alessandro, talks her connection to the genre and the feminist spirit of the 885 Countdown this year.
A song that wholly pieces together the beauty and pain in love and life.
Song No. 372: “Wherever Is Your Heart” by Brandi Carlile
A song that wholly pieces together the beauty and pain in love and life.
Song No. 651: “Golden” by Jill Scott
A Philly neo-soul anthem that will lift you up like no other.
A musical conversation that could resonate with anyone who has revisited a past relationship or friendship and found that you and the other person…
Song No. 701: “The Last Time I Saw Richard” by Joni Mitchell
A musical conversation that could resonate with anyone who has revisited a past relationship or friendship and found that you and the other person…
A snapshot of a famous song by the Godmother of Rock and Roll.
Song No. 861: “Didn’t It Rain” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe
A snapshot of a famous song by the Godmother of Rock and Roll.
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Listen to WXPN’s 885 Greatest Songs By Women (As Chosen By YOU!)
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