croon

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More recent interpreters underline the song’s vast reach, from Harolyn Blackwell’s operatic radiance and Norah Jones’s hushed Tanglewood version to Kenny Barron’s pensive piano meditation and Willie Nelson’s weathered country croon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, where the birds sing words and the flowers croon, presented by Dole.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

“It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” felt like a gentle croon as compared to the frantic desperation of the original, but still felt decisive.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2025

I could be wrong, but I don’t remember many anticipatory social media posts of teens warming up to croon “Tonight” during screenings of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” revival.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024

“Poor thing,” she heard Ruby croon, and, turning to look, saw her standing squarely in front of Ari-Eil.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor