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The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’ Is About the Roman Empire
Paul McCartney said The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" used a metaphor to portray the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. He also said that The Who influenced the song indirectly.
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How The Beatles Inspired a Backstreet Boys Song
Some of the Backstreet Boys' songs have the timeless quality of The Beatles. The writer of many Backstreet Boys tunes drew influence from The Beatles to write an odd line.
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Paul McCartney Once Said He Doesn’t Get The Beatles’ Legacy
Paul McCartney and John Lennon were both asked about The Beatles' legacy during different decades. They gave wildly different answers.
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Paul McCartney Said His Best Songs Have 1 Thing in Common
Paul McCartney named several songs he considers to be the best in his catalog. Comparing two interviews, he was pretty consistent in his choices for The Beatles' greatest songs.
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An Artist Remixed Elvis Presley’s ‘Rubberneckin” Because He Didn’t Like It Much
Paul Oakenfold remixed Elvis Presley's "Rubberneckin'." He said he would not have done the same for another song by the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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Paul McCartney Felt He Could Be ‘Goofy’ When He Sang The Beatles’ ‘Michelle’ to the Obamas
The Beatles' "Michelle" is not a provocative song. However, Paul McCartney joked that President Barack Obama might hit him when he performed the tune in front of Michelle Obama.
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Paul McCartney Discussed Singing ‘Ebony and Ivory’ to President Obama
Paul McCartney felt “Ebony and Ivory” was more meaningful when he sang it for President Barack Obama. The tune was a massive hit.
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This Official Elvis Remix Was a Tribute to a Fan
Elvis Presley's "Rubberneckin'" was a hit in twice. A dance artist remixed Elvis' "Rubberneckin'" in honor of his father and brought the track back to the chart.
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Why Elvis’ ‘Rock-A-Hula Baby’ Is Embarrassing
Elvis Presley's "Rock-A-Hula Baby" was released alongside one of his most famous songs. "Rock-A-Hula Baby" suffers by comparison, but it also fails on its own.
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John Lennon Felt Bob Dylan Didn’t Live Up to This Song Lyric
John Lennon and Bob Dylan had some major similarities as artists. However, they had widely differing views on religion, specifically Christianity.
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Elvis Presley’s ‘Rubberneckin” Is Offensive Today
Elvis Presley's "Rubberneckin'" has a fun beat and a sense of humor. The song became a hit when it was released alongside a song that sounds nothing like it.
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What John Lennon Thought of His Final Playboy Interview
John Lennon gave one of the most renowned Playboy interviews of all time. The interview is renowned because the "Imagine" singer died shortly after giving it and because it's incredible.
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How Another Artist Fixed Elvis’ ‘A Little Less Conversation’
Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" is one of his most famous songs — now. It wasn't nearly as famous when it came out during the 1960s.
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John Lennon Compared Himself and Yoko Ono to Sonny & Cher
While discussing his marriage, John Lennon once compared himself and Yoko Ono to Sonny & Cher. John and Yoko arguably put out more music as a pair than Sonny & Cher.
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Kanye West Once Said He Couldn’t Make an Album Better Than The Beatles
During Kanye West's early career, he said he could not make an album better than The Beatles. He revealed what it would take to outperform the Fab Four.
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Why the Writer of ‘Hound Dog’ Learned to Love Elvis’ Cover
Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" might sound a little juvenile today. The tune was written for another singer, and a writer of the track preferred the original.
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Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ Was Inspired by 1 of the Best Country Songs Ever
Elvis Presley's "She's Not You" was written by three of the best songwriters of the early 1960s. Considering the pedigree of "She's Not You," the song itself is pretty disappointing.
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How ‘If I Can Dream’ Ended Elvis’ Losing Streak
Elvis Presley's "If I Can Dream" is a stunning song that changed the entire arc of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's career. Priscilla Presley called the song "a blessing."
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1 John Lennon Album Has Andy Warhol Cover Art
Andy Warhol painted the cover of a John Lennon album that referenced the singer's childhood. Warhol also inspired a David Bowie song.
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Bob Dylan Said Elvis’ ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ Is About Shoes With ‘the Infinite Power of the Sun’
Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" is a fun, danceable dose of early rock 'n' roll. Bob Dylan said blue suede shoes have all the answers.
