It's 4/20! And if you don't know what that means, then man, we aren't going to tell you. Oh, wait: no. We will...you, know... Just listen carefully.

Today in 1960, rocker Eddie Cochran--the creative force behind songs such as "Summertime Blues"--died in a tragic car crash. Learn more on todays "A Day in the Life."

Which innovating jazz saxophonist won the Pulitzer Prize on this day in 2007? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1947, Jackie Robinson played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Find out about the musical response created by Buddy Johnson, today on "A Day in the Life."

Which co-founding member of the indie band Arcade Fire was born on this day in 1980? Find out on today's episode of "A Day in the Life."

"We Are The World" hit #1 on the charts on this day in 1985. Find out the who/why/how today on "A Day In The Life."

Critical Karaoke Episode 2: Sampling a little of this and a little of that...

Discussion, insight, and tangents on music by:

Foxygen

Public Enemy

Einstürzende Neubauten

Cannonball Adderly

Joe Zawinul

Vince Guaraldi

The Rolling Stones

The famous and much-recorded arrangement of "Ave Maria" had its premiere on this day 1853. Find out which two composers were responsible for its cretion and why they never met on today's "A Day in the Life."

On this day in 1924 Sears, Roebuck and Company began running its own radio station, providing a venue for a wide range of country and bluegrass performers. Find out which mainstay of radio and performance traces its origins to this station with the call-sign WLS.

Which of the many Doucette's was responsible for "Mama Let Him Play," a song that had its debut on this day in 1977 and ultimately won its composer a Juno award for most promising new artist?