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Kurt Cobain Said He Took a Risk Writing Nirvana’s R.E.M.-Style Song ‘About a Girl’
Kurt Cobain got sick of the formula behind Nirvana's songs. He noted "About a Girl" had some similarities to R.E.M. songs. "About a Girl" was a hit.
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David Bowie Regretted Something He Wore at an Elvis Presley Concert
David Bowie went to see Elvis Presley perform in New York City in 1971, and he later revealed he had some regrets about his wardrobe choices.
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Chris Martin Said There’s a Connection Between George Harrison’s ‘Isn’t It a Pity’ and Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist’
Chris Martin said Coldplay's "The Scientist" wouldn't exist without George Harrison's "Isn't It a Pity?" Martin doesn't like listening to "The Scientist." Both songs were hits.
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The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz Revealed How Johnny Mathis’ ‘Misty’ Changed His Life
The Monkees' Micky Dolenz listened to Johnny Mathis' "Misty" over and over. It changed him. The song became an international hit.
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The Monkees Used a Copy of ‘Sgt. Pepper’ to Show They Liked The Beatles
The Monkees' Micky Dolenz said The Beatles' 'Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' blew him away. The Monkees showed their support for The Beatles. 'Sgt. Pepper' was a huge hit.
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The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz Revealed ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Oklahoma!’ Inspired His Work With the Prefab Four
'West Side Story' and 'Oklahoma!' are classic musicals. The Monkees' Micky Dolenz memorized their soundtrack albums and those albums influenced his work.
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‘The Monkees’: Micky Dolenz Revealed How Bill Cosby Influenced the Show
The Monkees' Micky Dolenz "was a huge Bill Cosby fan." Mike Nesmith had a strong reaction to some of Cosby's critically-acclaimed material.
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Why Donna Summer’s ‘I Feel Love’ Made David Bowie Feel Depressed
Donna Summer and hitmaker Giorgio Moroder co-wrote "I Feel Love." David Bowie thought the song would influence the music of the future. "I Feel Love" was a hit.
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Boston’s Tom Scholz Commented on the Similarity Between Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and ‘More Than a Feeling’
Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and Boston's Tom Schloz both noted similarities between "More Than a Feeling" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Both songs became hits.
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David Bowie Admitted The Beatles Inspired ‘Space Oddity’
David Bowie said The Beatles inspired "Space Oddity" and he compared his songwriting to John Lennon's. Bowie revealed why he drew influence from other artists. "Space Oddity" was a hit.
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George Harrison Said ‘Really Dumb’ Surveys Inspired ‘Isn’t It a Pity?’
During an interview, George Harrison explained the meaning of "Isn't It a Pity?" and discussed why he wrote it. The song became a hit in the United States.
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Adele Apologizes for Postponing Vegas Residency Due to Covid-Related ‘Delays’ 1 Day Before Opening
Adele canceled her scheduled shows in Las Vegas because members of her team had COVID-19 (coronavirus). Adele apologized to her fans. Her latest album was a huge hit.
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Why George Harrison’s ‘Try Some, Buy Some’ Meant So Much to David Bowie
David Bowie first heard George Harrison's "Try Some, Buy Some" in the 1970s. He connected it to his drug use. Ronnie Spector's version of the song was a minor hit.
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Meat Loaf Explained What ‘That’ Is in ‘I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)’
Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" appeared on the sequel to his debut. Jim Steinman thought fans wouldn't understand the song, which became popular.
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Why Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Used the Riff From John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ in ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’
Oasis' used the riff from John Lennon's "Imagine" in "Don't Look Back in Anger." Noel Gallagher compared "Don't Look Back in Anger" to "Hey Jude." "Imagine" was a hit.
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David Bowie Said It’d Be Really ‘Hard’ to Have George Harrison’s Spiritual Life
David Bowie wished he believed in a spiritual system the way George Harrison did. Bowie was philosophical. He covered a song George wrote titled "Try Some, Buy Some."
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The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger Dissed Kenny Ball at The Beatles’ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger admired The Beatles' songs but not Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen's "Midnight in Moscow." "Midnight in Moscow" was a hit.
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How Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Inspired Coldplay’s ‘A Sky Full of Stars’
In 2014, Chris Martin said "A Sky Full of Stars" was Coldplay's most important song. Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" inspired the song. "A Sky Full of Stars" was popular.
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Why The Monkees’ Mike Nesmith Compared Davy Jones to Bob Hope
The Monkees' Mike Nesmith discussed his feelings about Davy Jones and Micky Dolenz as performers. Jones made Nesmith laugh and he respected Nesmith's talent.
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George Harrison Said The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ Wasn’t ‘Any Good’ But He Had a Theory About Why It Was Popular
George Harrison liked some of The Beatles' albums, but not 'Yellow Submarine.' He discussed why the album was popular. The title track of 'Yellow Submarine' became a hit.
