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What Does Harry Belafonte Think About His Songs Being in ‘Beetlejuice’?
Time Burton's 'Beetlejuice' features many songs by the Calypso pioneer, Harry Belafonte. But how does the singer feel about his songs being in such a cult classic?
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George Harrison Once Pulled a Diabolical Prank on Phil Collins Before His Death
Phil Collins scene in The Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night' was cut. Later, Collins worked on George Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass,' but that was cut too. Years later, George pulled an elaborate prank on Collins, concerning his cut work on the album.
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George Harrison Was Spiritual But He Also Had a Dark Side
George Harrison was very spiritual, but he could be mean and cynical when he wanted to be. He wrote songs aimed at people he was fighting with and cheated on his wife.
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Stevie Nicks Wrote This Song After Doctors Told Her She’d Die if She Snorted Cocaine 1 More Time
In the early 1980s, a doctor told Stevie Nicks that she had a hole in his nose from her excessive cocaine abuse. If she snorted cocaine one more time, she'd die. So she checked herself into Betty Ford and wrote a song about a silent movie star who died from cocaine abuse.
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Paul McCartney was Nervous Meeting This Rock Star
When The Beatles were just becoming famous, they met singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. However, every time Dylan was around, Paul would get nervous and didn't know what to say.
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‘Hocus Pocus’: ‘I Put a Spell on You’ Was Written Specifically With Bette Midler In Mind
'Hocus Pocus' composer, Marc Shaiman, wrote 'I Put A Spell On You' specifically for Bette Midler. It was written to sound like a song that Midler would sing.
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George Harrison Wasn’t the Quiet Beatle According to Tom Petty: ‘He Wouldn’t Shut Up’
George Harrison was often referred to as the quiet Beatle, but that's not exactly true. According to his friends and family, there were times when he wouldn't stop talking.
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Danny Elfman Says Writing the Music for ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Was Easy
Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is one of the most popular Halloween films ever. Danny Elfman wrote all of the famous songs, and according to him, it was an easy process.
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Stevie Nicks Based ‘Stand Back’ on This Prince Song
When Stevie Nicks first heard Prince's 'Little Red Corvette,' she started writing a song that had a similar melody. That song turned out to be 'Stand Back.'
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When Ringo Starr Struggled Writing Songs This Beatle Helped Him
Ringo Starr often felt like he wasn't a good enough songwriter so he enlisted the help of George Harrison to help him finish. George and Ringo collaborated many times during their solo careers.
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5 Ridiculous Keith Moon Pranks Including the Time He Snuck Into Mick Jagger’s Hotel Room Dressed as Batman
The Who's drummer Keith Moon was one of the most wild rock stars in his day. He often pulled outrageous pranks on his friends including The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger.
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Paul McCartney’s Brother Michael Was The Beatles’ First Drummer but He’s Glad He Didn’t Stay in the Band
Two McCartneys could have been in The Beatles. Paul McCartney's brother, Michael, started out as The Beatles drummer, until a Scout camp accident affected his playing.
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Keith Moon Babysat Ringo Starr’s Son Zak Who Later Became The Who’s Drummer
The Who's drummer, Keith Moon, used to babysit Ringo Starr's son Zak. It was Moon's playing that made Zak want to start drumming. Years later, after Moon died, The Who needed a touring drummer, so they enlisted Zak.
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Paul McCartney’s Grandchildren ‘Moan’ When He Plays Guitar Around Them
When Paul McCartney's grandchildren come to visit, he tends to play the guitar. But they don't like it because it gets in the way of their TV programs.
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How George Harrison’s Wife Olivia Helped Him in the Songwriting Process
George Harrison would often think of song ideas. To keep track of them, he'd tell his wife Olivia to write them down for him.
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Paul McCartney’s Brother Michael Says His Brother’s Success Gave Him Hope After Their Mother Died
When Paul McCartney became famous with The Beatles, it gave his brother Michael hope that he could do anything. Michael had been sad for years about their mother's death, but all of a sudden his mood changed seeing The Beatles succeed.
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Ringo Starr’s Son Zak Starkey Didn’t Initially Want to Be a Drummer Like His Dad
After Ringo Starr took his son Zak to a T. Rex concert, Zak wanted to be a guitarist instead of a drummer like his father.
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Here’s Why Paul McCartney’s Brother Went by Michael McGear
Paul McCartney's brother was born Peter Michael McCartney, but goes by Michael. When Michael started performing like his brother, he didn't want to seem like he was using the McCartney name to get famous, so he changed it to McGear.
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George Harrison’s Mother Was Pen Pals With a Beatles Superfan for Five Years
George Harrison's mother Louise wrote to a Beatle superfan for five years. She even told the fan details about The Beatles that no one else knew. However, the letters stopped when Louise died in 1970.
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Martin Short Once Got High With George Harrison at a Party
In 1990, Martin Short and his wife were invited to a dinner party. George Harrison was also invited. When they all sat down to watch 'The Hunt for Red October,' George and Short shared some marijuana together.
