As much as pundits have read into the lyrics of “Barbie Girl” over the years, Aqua just wanted to make a catchy song. “We had the line, ‘C’mon Barbie, let’s go party,’ and thought it ...

INSKEEP: "The Girl From Ipanema" popularized Brazilian bossa nova in the United States and beyond, thanks to the singing of Astrud Gilberto. It was the first song she ever recorded. It brought her ...