it's overwhelming. like, they don't let sad people on white pop stations anymore. you know what i'm saying? ♪ changes >> there was, however, plenty to be sad about in music. worst news, the spate of sudden passings, including the always groundbreaking david bowie, the eagles' glenn frye, earth, wind, and fire's white, meryl russell. ♪ nothing on my tongue but hallelujah ♪ >> when i heard leonard cohen died, i was just sad. >> and, of course, there was the legendary prince. ♪ purple rain >> his unexpected loss triggered an outpouring of emotional tributes, a tweet from adam mckay summed it up best. it's prince, it's like hearing the grand canyon died.