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Why Elton John Didn’t Want ‘Bennie and the Jets’ to Be a Single
Elton John co-wrote "Bennie and the Jets" with Bernie Taupin. John was shocked by how the song was received in Detroit. The song was less popular in the United Kingdom.
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Elvis Presley: David Bowie ‘Couldn’t Believe’ They Had the Same Birthday — ‘He Was a Major Hero of Mine’
Elvis Presley and David Bowie had the same birthday. Bowie had strong feelings about Elvis and one of his concerts. The two singers found success in the United Kingdom.
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The Monkees: Mike Nesmith Wrote ‘Circle Sky’ to ‘Explore’ Himself, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork as a ‘Power Trio’
Mike Nesmith revealed his favorite part of The Monkees’ career and his thoughts on Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork as musicians. His song "Circle Sky" was about television.
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‘The Little Mermaid’: Why ‘Part of Your World’ Was Almost Cut From the Film
Ariel actor Jodi Benson revealed a famous musician stopped "Part of Your World" from being removed from 'The Little Mermaid.' The film was a hit.
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Elton John’s ‘Candle in the Wind’: Why Bernie Taupin Co-Wrote the Song When He’s Not a Marilyn Monroe Fan
Bernie Taupin co-wrote Elton John's "Candle in the Wind," which is about Marilyn Monroe. Taupin likes the song, which was a huge hit.
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Why Britney Spears Appeared Naked in Her ‘Womanzier’ Video
Britney Spears appeared nude in the video for "Womanizer" even though it wasn't her idea. The video garnered a positive reception online, and "Womanizer" was a big hit.
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The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger Dissed Acker Bilk at The Beatles’ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger discussed Acker Bilk while inducting The Beatles into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Stranger on the Shore" was a hit that impacted pop culture.
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How John Lennon Defended The Beatles From Fans Who Said ‘All You Need Is Love’ Was Hypocritical
John Lennon discussed how some fans felt The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" was hypocritical. The song was a hit and it impacted pop culture.
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Once Performed ‘She’ Wearing Nothing But a Guitar
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong said a former girlfriend inspired "She." He performed the song nearly nude at Madison Square Garden. "She" appeared on the hit album 'Dookie.'
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Why The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and The Carpenters Lost the Chance to Record Three Dog Night’s ‘An Old Fashioned Love Song’ 1st
Paul Williams wrote Three Dog Night's "An Old Fashioned Love Song." The Carpenters' Richard Carpenter and The Monkees' Micky Dolenz didn't record the hit song in the 1970s.
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Why Elvis Presley Sang ‘A Little Less Conversation’ When It Was Written for Aretha Franklin
Mac Davis wrote Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" with Aretha Franklin in mind. Davis hated selling his songs. Junkie XL's remix of "A Little Less Conversation" was a hit.
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Michael Jackson Said Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. Told The Jackson 5 Not to Do Drugs
Michael Jackson said The Jackson 5 met Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. Elvis and Davis did not approve of drugs.
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Jason Derulo’s ‘Whatcha Say’ Was Inspired by His Brother Cheating
Jason Derulo sampled Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" in "Whatcha Say." "Whatcha Say" was inspired by Derulo's brother. The song became popular in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Ringo Starr Felt The Beatles Had ‘More to Go On’ Than Elvis Presley
Ringo Starr said fans viewed him differently than other Beatles. Ringo felt The Beatles had an advantage over Elvis Presley. The Beatles and Elvis were huge in the United Kingdom.
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How The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Got the Bass Used on Elvis Presley’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’
The Beatles' Paul McCartney said Elvis Presley's songs inspired him. Paul obtained the bass used on "Heartbreak Hotel," which was a big hit.
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Sammy Davis Jr.’s ‘The Candy Man’: How Davis Made $500,000 From the Song
Sammy Davis Jr. released a version of "The Candy Man" from 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' that he didn't promote. It became a hit that multiple artists covered.
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Elvis Presley’s ‘A Little Less Conversation’: What Priscilla Presley Thought of Junkie XL’s Hit Remix
Junkie XL had to remix Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" in five hours. Priscilla Presley had a strong reaction to the remix, which became a hit.
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David Bowie Shocked Paul Williams When He Recorded 1 of His Songs
Paul Williams wrote a song that Tiny Tim and David Bowie recorded. Williams had a strong opinion of Bowie. The song appeared on Bowie's hit album 'Hunky Dory.'
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Ruby Tuesday’ Inspired the Name of a Restaurant Chain Even Though the Founder Wasn’t a Fan
Mick Jagger likes The Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday." Ruby Tuesday restaurants founder Samuel E. Beall III is not a Rolling Stones fan. The song "Ruby Tuesday" was a hit.
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The Monkees’ ‘A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You’: Why Neil Diamond Gave Them the Song
Two songs changed Neil Diamond's life. He gave The Monkees "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" and another song. The former song was a big hit.
