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Michael Jackson Was Convinced to Record a No. 1 Song in a Single Take
Michael Jackson recorded his first No. 1 song in one take. In retrospect, it is not one of his better songs.
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Michael Jackson’s Disco Defense Proved He Was the King of Pop
Michael Jackson said disco was better than rock music in some regards. That was a very provocative statement at the time!
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Before Beyoncé, Nancy Sinatra Begged Another Icon to Use ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin”
Beyoncé recently sampled Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" in her new track "Ya Ya." Sinatra once begged an icon from a different medium to use that song.
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Nancy Sinatra’s Explanation of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin” Proves Why Beyoncé Sampled It
Beyoncé set the internet ablaze when she sampled Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'." "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" paved the way for great Beyoncé songs.
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‘Off the Wall’: Michael Jackson Couldn’t Get Through 1 Song Without Crying, So It Made the Album
Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall' includes a pop ballad that was so sad it repeatedly made Jackson cry. Here's a look at the tragedy that inspired this song.
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Madonna Said Writing ‘Live to Tell’ Felt Like a Supernatural Experience
Madonna almost gave "Live to Tell" to another singer. Here is why the Queen of Pop kept the ballad for herself.
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Madonna Said Her ‘Provocative Performances’ Started With a Song by The Who
In school, Madonna performed one of The Who's most famous songs in school and was shunned by her peers. Eventually, that sort of controversy would work out in her favor.
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A Lady Gaga Song Accidentally Sounds Like Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
Lady Gaga accidentally took inspiration from Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” — and maybe some other Madonna songs as well. The Queen of Pop wasn’t Gaga’s biggest fan.
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Why Donovan’s ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ Is the 1st Led Zeppelin Song
Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" wouldn't exist without members of Led Zeppelin. The tune paved the way for a lot of the band's later work.
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Donovan: 3 Reasons Why The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Is So Good
Donovan said the 1960s really came into their own in 1966. That was the year The Beatles put out ‘Revolver’.
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The Beatles and Led Zeppelin Are Surprisingly Connected to Donovan’s ‘Sunshine Superman’
Donovan collided with The Beatles and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin when he recorded "Sunshine Superman." Page went on to help Donovan record another one of his classics.
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Taylor Swift Listened to 1 Song When She Was Lonely
Taylor Swift enjoyed a song because it made her feel better when she was socially struggling at school. The tune in question was written for someone who was getting bullied.
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1 Rock Star Inspired Most of The Beatles’ ‘White Album’
One rock star said he influenced 75% of The Beatles’ ‘White Album’. He has a quote from George Harrison to back that up.
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How the Indian Army Protected The Beatles From the Press
When in India, The Beatles were not your regular tourists. One of The Beatles' companions said the Fab Four had issues with the press.
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Taylor Swift Named Her Favorite 1st Date Song
Taylor Swift has written many songs that would be good to listen to on a first date. She once named her favorite first date song and it's a real anthem.
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Another Rock Star Explained What The Beatles Rebelled Against
A 1960s rock star explained why The Beatles rebelled. His statements echo sentiments in some of the Fab Four's songs.
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Why George Harrison Named His Last Album ‘Brainwashed’
George Harrison was rarely a provocateur, however, he called his final album 'Brainwashed'. One of George's British Invasion peers explained the origin of that memorable title.
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1 Song Made Taylor Swift Become Friends With Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift revealed that one Ed Sheeran song was a big inspiration to her as an artist. It also made her want to collaborate with him for her album, 'Red'.
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This Beatles ‘White Album’ Song Might Really Be About a Rock Star
One of the songs from The Beatles' 'The White Album' is reportedly a lighthearted spoof of a rock star. Despite this, Paul McCartney said the song had a different meaning.
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Taylor Swift Named ‘1 of the Most Beautiful Love Songs’ Ever
Taylor Swift has given the world some of the most popular love songs of modern times. A love song by a well-known indie band knocked her off of her feet.
