The country singer and songwriter, who died on Saturday at 88, tucked enduring aphorisms into tales about facing up to loss.

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Don Henley revealed the meaning of The Eagles' "Take It Easy" and its connection to the culture of the United States.

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Kris Kristofferson’s songs couched intimate moments in cosmic terms, pushing country in an existentialist direction.

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Rose played five seasons in Philly, and is the MLB all-time leader in hits. But in 1989, he was banned from baseball for life ...