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 ...

The world's most successful bandleader, whose songs appeared on the 'American Gigolo' and 'Kill Bill' soundtracks, died in Florida. By Scott Roxborough He was called the King of Easy Listening and the ...

Indepth documentary about the story of easy listening a popular music that is often said to be made to be heard but not listened to The film looks at easy listenings architects and practitioners its ...