Dave Davies

Weir died recently at the age of 78.

Coming up, we remember singer Rebecca Kilgore, a talented interpreter of American popular song.

I'm Dave Davies, and this is Fresh Air.

Next, we're going to remember singer Rebecca Kilgore, a devoted interpreter of American popular song who died last week at the age of 76.

You may have heard her in concert on the show, often with pianist Dave Frishberg.

Terry's joined us to share some thoughts of her own about what makes Rebecca Kilgore special.

Terry?

Thanks, Terry.

In 1995, Rebecca Kilgore first appeared on our show with Dave Frishberg at the piano.

They opened their concert with a song from 1933 by Harold Arlen and Ted Kohler.

That's Rebecca Kilgore and Dave Frischberg, recorded in 1995.

She wasn't well-known among the general public, but was a real favorite here at Fresh Air.

She recorded a number of albums by herself and in duet with pianist Dave Frischberg.

In 1999, they recorded a concert of songs by Dorothy Fields.

Dave Frischberg and Rebecca Kilgore recorded in 1999 as part of our American Popular Song Series.

We'll hear more of their performances after a break.

This is Fresh Air.

This is Fresh Air, and we're remembering singer Rebecca Kilgore today.

She died last week at the age of 76.

Later in 1999, she and Dave Frischberg returned to Fresh Air for a concert of Hoagie Carmichael songs, which was part of our American Popular Song Series.