In the wake of her win for best alternative music album, St. Vincent shared a lengthy thank you letter with her email list that details the highs and lows of her career as a musician.

But the song that inspired St. Vincent to become a musician might surprise you. It's a grunge song from 1991. She told NPR Music's Bob Boilen about it for his book "Your Song Changed My Life." ST.

Music Interviews For St. Vincent, Music Is The Easy Part September 15, 201112:01 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By ...