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The Only Cover Songs Jimi Hendrix Released on His Studio Albums
Jimi Hendrix was such a prolific songwriter he only recorded 3 covers for his studio albums, with 2 coming on his '68 double album.
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The Classic John Lennon Song Written With ‘a Combination of Resentments’ in Mind
John Lennon recorded one of his best attack songs on the 'Walls and Bridges' LP. But unlike 'How Do You Sleep?,' this one had no specific target.
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Why Robert Plant Had to Cancel a Batch of Summer ’21 Shows
Robert Plant has had to cancel a number of tour dates scheduled for summer '21 following new public health guidelines in the U.K.
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How Jimi Hendrix Thought The Who Could Improve Performances of ‘A Quick One (While He’s Away)’
The Who's 'A Quick One (While He's Away)' became a signature track at live shows. But Jimi Hendrix wasn't impressed with the '67 version he saw.
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Which Led Zeppelin Song Did the Reformed Zep Really Nail at the O2? ‘Kashmir’ Is Up There
If Led Zeppelin said goodbye for good at the O2, they did it in style. 'Kashmir' stands as one of the highlights from that night. But there were others.
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James Gandolfini Appreciated Matthew Weiner’s ‘Mad Men’ Standoff Years After the ‘Sopranos’ Salary Wars
James Gandolfini knew his way around a contract dispute. When Matthew Weiner had his run-in with the network on 'Mad Men,' Gandolfini respected his effort.
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The Frank Sinatra Classic Jimi Hendrix Quoted in His Wild Monterey Pop Performance
Jimi Hendrix pulled out all the stops at Monterey. That included a no-look quote of a Frank Sinatra hit. Then he lit his 2nd guitar on fire.
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How John Lennon Used a Harry Nilsson Song as Inspiration for ‘#9 Dream’
John Lennon did some work for Harry Nilsson he returned to during the composition of "#9 Dream." It became one of his biggest hits.
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Why Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham Loved to Perform ‘Trampled Under Foot’
John Bonham loved what he could do with 'Trampled Under Foot' when Led Zeppelin played it live. The 'Physical Graffiti' track was a favorite of the entire band.
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Why the ‘Moonstruck’ Director Didn’t Like Ray Liotta for the Nicolas Cage Role
Though Ray Liotta had opened eyes in 'Something Wild,' Norman Jewison didn't think he was ready to play the lead in 'Moonstruck.'
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How Jimi Hendrix Got the Record-Scratch Sound on ‘Are You Experienced’
Jimi Hendrix wasn't scratching records on 'Are You Experienced,' but he did use the recording techniques available to him in the studios of '67.
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The John Lennon Album Lennon Said ‘Sounds Depressing’ Overall
John Lennon hit a genuinely dark period in the mid-'70s, and the album he released at the time reflects that mood. Things changed for him after that.
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Why Al Pacino Rewrote the Climactic Courtroom Scene in ‘And Justice for All’
While directing 'And Justice for All,' Norman Jewison was horrified that Al Pacino had rewritten the climactic scene days before shooting.
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The Albums That Kept ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ out of Billboard’s No. 1 Spot
'Led Zeppelin IV" sold over 20 million copies in America but never hit No. 1 on the US. charts. These 2 albums kept it out of Billboard's top spot.
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When ‘Sopranos’ Writers Turned to Hitchcock’s ‘North by Northwest’ for Inspiration
'North by Northwest' features Cary Grant and a baffling case of mistaken identity. 'Sopranos' writers had that in mind for several episodes.
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The ‘Cardinal Sin’ Led Zeppelin Committed on ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Led Zeppelin did most everything right with 'Stairway to Heaven.' That involved violating a practice Jimmy Page had been taught to observe.
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‘The Sopranos’: How Richard Portnow Interacted With Tony Sirico in Sirico’s Shadier Days
Before they worked on 'The Sopranos,' Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts) and Richard Portnow (Mel the attorney) knew each other from Greenwich Village's heyday.
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Robert Plant’s Change of Heart Over His Classic Led Zeppelin Stage Quip ‘Does Anybody Remember Laughter?’
Early on, Robert Plant really loved asking 'Does anybody remember laughter?' during Led Zeppelin performances of 'Stairway to Heaven.' That changed.
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‘The Sopranos’: When Suzanne Shepherd Thought She Was Getting Fired
'Sopranos' actors always worried about getting killed off or fired. Even the performers who weren't mobsters -- like Suzanne Shepherd -- had that fear.
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The Only Led Zeppelin Member Who Used a Stage Name
If you're looking for a stage name among Led Zeppelin's four members, you'll only find one. And it was a minor embellishment.
