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Why Paul McCartney Played the ‘Taxman’ Guitar Solo Instead of George Harrison
George Harrison had 3 songs on 'Revolver,' his biggest Beatles moment to date. But he didn't end up playing the solo on his classic 'Taxman.'
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What The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’ Was Really About
'Helter Skelter' was the loudest, most chaotic song from 'The White Album.' Here's what Paul McCartney had in mind when he wrote it.
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The Classic Beatles Record John Lennon Called ‘the Acid Album’
The Beatles began experimenting with drugs in the second half of the 1960s. John Lennon said this album showed the clear influence of LSD.
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Why Doris Day’s Son Feared He’d Be Charles Manson’s Next Victim
After Charles Manson's followers began their murder spree, Doris Day's son feared for his life. He had reason to.
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Whoopi Goldberg’s Great Story of Leaving the Welfare Rolls Behind
In the 1980s, Whoopi Goldberg went through a rough time and needed welfare assistance. Here's what she did the day she left it behind for good.
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Why the Beatles’ Producer Really Hated ‘I Am the Walrus’
Today, 'I Am the Walrus' ranks as a masterpiece. But when John Lennon brought it to the studio, Beatles producer George Martin didn't like anything about it.
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The Beatles Song That Stands as the Greatest Lennon-McCartney Track of All
While there are so many classic Beatles songs, this true Lennon-McCartney collaboration may be the songwriters' ultimate masterpiece.
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How Whoopi Goldberg Reacted to Hollywood’s Issues With Her Hair
When Whoopi Goldberg got her first starring roles in Hollywood, she was surprised by movie executives' attitude toward her natural hair.
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Why The Beatles’ 1966 Tour Turned Out to Be Their Last
In 1966, at the peak of their creative powers, The Beatles stopped playing live show after that summer's tour. Here's why the band made its retreat.
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Why George Harrison Contributed So Little to the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Album
While George Harrison had 3 songs on the previous Beatles album, he all but disappeared on the classic 'Sgt. Pepper's.' Here's why he contributed so little.
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The ‘Penny Lane’ Lyrics So Many Beatles Fans Get Wrong
In The Beatles' "Penny Lane," Paul McCartney sings about memories of his youth in Liverpool. Many listeners have misheard the lyrics over the years.
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The Sexual Reference John Lennon and Paul McCartney Dropped Into ‘Girl’
By the mid-'60s, The Beatles were experimenting with drugs and dropping sex references into songs. Paul and John had fun with this one on 'Rubber Soul.'
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Why Whoopi Goldberg Didn’t Win the Oscar for ‘The Color Purple’
After winning the Golden Globe for her performance in 'The Color Purple,' Whoopi was a strong contender for the Oscar. Here's why she didn't win.
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Why John Lennon Always Disguised His Voice on Beatles Records
John Lennon used all kinds of tricks to disguise or distort his voice on Beatles records. Here's why engineers said he did it.
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Why Whoopi Goldberg Had No Problem With Spielberg Directing ‘The Color Purple’
While many would take issue with Steven Spielberg directing a film about the black experience in the South, Whoopi never had an issue with it.
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The Beatles Album George Harrison Said Was a ‘Full-Fledged Pothead’ Record
By the mid-'60s, The Beatles has started experimenting with drugs, and George said they made this record as total potheads.
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What Terrified Paul McCartney About the Beatles’ First Recording Session
While Paul McCartney has always seemed at ease in the studio, a last-minute change at the first Beatles record date made him a nervous wreck.
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Why Ringo Didn’t Play Drums on The Beatles’ First Hit Record
When The Beatles were celebrating their first hit record, Ringo didn't join the party -- he hadn't played drums on it.
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The Beatles Song Ringo Starr Called His All-Time Favorite
Ringo Starr holds many Beatles songs in high regard. But 1 'Revolver' era track stands out as his all-time favorite.
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Did John Lennon or Paul McCartney Write the Beatles’ Breakout ‘Love Me Do’?
Prior to breaking out with 'Love Me Do,' The Beatles were just another band. Here's who wrote the landmark song.
