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1 Hit Rihanna Song Was Originally Called ‘Murderer’ and Inspired by Evanescence
One of Rihanna's early songs was inspired by the moody style of Evanescence. It's pretty clear which Evanescence tune inspired Rihanna's hit.
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Rihanna’s ‘Take a Bow’ Originally Sounded ‘Almost Asian’
Rihanna's "Take a Bow" is one of her most underrated songs, which is pretty shocking considering how popular it was. The track was co-written by an R&B star.
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Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ Was So Good It Upset Her Songwriters
Rihanna's "Umbrella" was, arguably, the song that transformed her from a regular singer into a superstar. Two of Rihanna's regular songwriters were upset that the track was so good.
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John Lennon Said The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ Was for ‘ELO Freaks’
John Lennon compared an ELO song to The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus." "I Am the Walrus" appeared on one of his favorite albums.
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John Lennon Tried to Work a Line From a Public Service Announcement Into This Song
John Lennon's songs drew inspiration from numerous different sources, including television. He once tried to work a line from a public service announcement into a hit song.
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2 of The Monkees Agreed Who Was the Best Beatle
The Monkees didn't always see eye-to-eye, but two of them agreed on the identity of their favorite Beatle. Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork named the same Beatle as their favorite.
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1 of The Monkees Watched The Beatles Record ‘A Day in the Life’
The Monkees released a song that is there equivalent of The Beatles' "A Day in the Life." The Monkees' tune in a classic.
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How Rihanna Saved ‘Rude Boy’ From Oblivion
One of the writers of Rihanna's "Rude Boy" said the track ushered in a new era of hip-hop music. That's dubious.
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How a Beyoncé Song Changed Rihanna’s Life
When Rihanna was still part of a girl group, she auditioned for a producer by singing a song by Beyoncé. The producer went on to write Rihanna hits.
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John Lennon Felt He Wrote the 1st Feminist Song
John Lennon was a musical genius, but he said plenty of ridiculous things, such as that he wrote the first feminist song. No, he didn't.
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How ‘Beetlejuice’ Inspired Rihanna’s ‘Pon de Replay’
Rihanna's "Pon de Replay" is completely different from the campy, Gothic vibes of 'Beetlejuice'. Because the world is full of surprises, 'Beetlejuice' still managed to inspire Rihanna's song.
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1 John Lennon Song Is a Criticism of His Fan’s Fantasies About Him
One of John Lennon's songs sounds relaxing but it was actually an angry response the to popular perception of him. He felt that outsiders didn't understand who he really was.
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John Lennon Had Issues With His Mother
Some Beatles fans might be surprised to know that John Lennon's mother, Julia Lennon, did not raise him. Instead, he was raised by his aunt, Mimi Smith.
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Jay-Z Made Rihanna Cry After 1 Song Flopped
Jay-Z wasn't too impressed with Rihanna after one of her songs failed. A dance track changed everything for Rihanna.
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John Lennon Insisted The Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ Wasn’t About His Ego
The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" is fantastical, but it was actually a personal statement from John Lennon. The track became a hit again when a synth-pop group covered it.
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Paul McCartney Added a Line About Starvation to The Beatles’ ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’
Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ "When I'm Sixty-Four" was inspired by old-school songs he and John Lennon appreciated so much. John said he never could have written "When I'm Sixty-Four."
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Rihanna Felt Her 1st Hit Song Sounded ‘Like a Nursery Rhyme’
Rihanna wasn't too impressed with the song "Pon de Replay" when she heard it over the phone. The charts proved her wrong.
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The Writer of Elvis Presley’s ‘Don’t Cry Daddy’ Didn’t Get It
Elvis Presley's "Don't Cry Daddy" was written by a country musician who wrote songs for numerous other stars. "Don't Cry Daddy" appeared on one of the singer's most important records.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Man’ Is Similar to a Beyoncé Song
Taylor Swift’s “The Man” has the feel of a gender-bending Beyoncé song. A 1980s hair-metal song paved the way for both tunes.
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The Writer of ‘A Little Less Conversation’ Felt Elvis Presley Sang It Wrong
Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" remains one of his most beloved songs. The country star who wrote it wasn't a big fan of Elvis’ take on it.
