Diana Krall: Liner Notes From A 'Wallflower' — npr.org

Diana Krall's latest album, a collection of jazz takes on rock and pop classics, is called Wallflower. Bryan Adams/Courtesy of the artist hide caption Diana Krall's latest album, a collection of jazz takes on rock and pop classics, is called Wallflower. Diana Krall's new album is a collection of songs she first heard on vinyl, from The Mamas & the Papas to Elton John to the Eagles — the album's title cut is a lesser-known song by Bob Dylan, "Wallflower." Krall spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about getting to know the originals, and how her own tastes compare to those of the twin sons she's raising with husband Elvis Costello. Hear the conversation at the audio link, and read a few highlights below.

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