From 'ABC' to 'Walk this Way,' 'Anthems We Love' book explores classic songs

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcasted on July 3, 2023. Find that audio here.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with music journalist Steve Baltin about his book "Anthems We Love: 29 Iconic Artists on the Hit Songs that Shaped our Lives." Baltin spoke with artists about their classic songs including "Africa," "One," and "My Girl."

"Le Freak" by Chic

"God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys

"ABC" by The Jackson 5

"My Girl" by The Temptations

"One" by U2

"You're Still the One" by Shania Twain

"Don't Stop" and "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac

"Big Love" (performed live) by Lindsey Buckingham

"No Scrubs" by TLC

"At Seventeen" by Janis Ian

"Anticipation" by Carly Simon

"Africa" by Toto