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Paul McCartney Compared the Setting of 1 Beatles Song to Narnia
John Lennon's approach to a Beatles song makes it feel like it's from Narnia. The tune was a hit twice.
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Why Lana Del Rey Didn’t Do a Song For ‘Priscilla’
For several different reasons, some fans see Lana Del Rey as Priscilla Presley's modern equivalent. Here's why that's the case.
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The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Song That’s Most Inspired by The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' famously inspired The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'. The influence is most prominent in one of 'Sgt. Pepper''s most chaotic songs.
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The Writer of Elvis’ ‘A Little Less Conversation’ Wrote a Hit for Avicii
The writer behind Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" was a master of the craft. The artist discussed working for the King of Rock 'n' Roll and Avicii.
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Why Paul McCartney Was on the Set of a Vincent Price Movie
Paul McCartney showed up on the set of one of Vincent Price's horror movies for personal reasons. The director of the movie had no idea who The Beatles were!
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1 Song From The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ Is About Paul McCartney’s Disillusionment With a Movie Star
The Beatles' ‘Rubber Soul’ is many things, but it's not an album about Paul McCartney's personal life. However, there are exceptions to every rule.
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Paul McCartney Said The Beatles Wrote 1 Song With ‘Minimal Effort’ and It Got Played 4 Million Times
Paul McCartney said a song from The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' was created with "minimum effort" at "minimum expense." He wanted this track to serve as a blueprint for other bands.
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Elvis Presley Used This Book to Find Spiritual Answers
Elvis Presley appeared more interested in books about spirituality than any other topic. During a trying time, he looked for answers in a book by a famous occultist.
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Paul McCartney Explained the Joke Behind The Beatles’ ‘Drive My Car’
Paul McCartney said The Beatles' "Drive My Car" contains a joke derived from a common theme in blues music. John Lennon barely had anything to say about the song.
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Paul McCartney and John Lennon Made a Psychedelic Lyric Sheet for a ‘Rubber Soul’ Song
Yoko Ono gave the handwritten lyrics of a song from The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' to a composer. The piece later fell into different hands.
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Elvis Presley Got Sick of ‘Hound Dog’
Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" is still one of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's biggest songs. Priscilla Presley gave fans insight into what he thought about it.
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Elvis Presley Inspired Patty Loveless to Do a Traditional Country Album
Patty Loveless said Elvis Presley inspired her to make an album her brother and sister would have loved. Interestingly, the one single from the album is a George Jones cover.
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Singers on John Lennon’s ‘Give Peace a Chance’ Didn’t Know They Were Being Recorded
Pop singer Petula Clark was one of several celebrities who sang backup on John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance." Clark revealed a certain something was missing from the recording session.
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Patty Loveless’ ‘I Try to Think About Elvis’ Was Rewritten to Be Less Manly
The writer of Patty Loveless’ "I Try to Think About Elvis" also wrote a classic Juice Newton track. Loveless discussed her emotional connection to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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Kane Brown Said ‘One Thing Right’ Is the Opposite of Marshmello’s ‘Happier’
Kane Brown said “One Thing Right” reflects decisions he made when he was young. The tune was a big hit despite missing the top 40.
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How a John Lennon Song Inspired Justin Timberlake’s ‘Selfish’
Justin Timberlake said "Selfish" was influenced by a cover of one of John Lennon's solo songs. The "Imagine" singer explained why the tune in question was so honest and revealing.
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John Lennon Worked a Cutting Edge Instrument Into The Beatles’ ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’
The Beatles' "Baby, You're a Rich Man" is one of their more psychedelic songs. It became the fitting B-side of a more famous Fab Four song.
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Tom Petty Said His Elvis Cover Beats the Original
Tom Petty put his own spin on a folky Elvis Presley song and thought his cover was the superior song. Another version of the song outperformed Elvis' in the 1960s.
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John Lennon’s Son Loves a Line From The Beatles’ ‘All You Need Is Love’
John Lennon's son, Sean Ono Lennon, said a line from The Beatles’ ‘All You Need Is Love” captures the feel of the 1960s. The tune was a No. 1 hit.
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Paul McCartney Forgets the Lyrics to The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’
Paul McCartney surprised a journalist by saying he didn't have The Beatles' "Hey Jude" memorized. Other classic Beatles songs weren't any easier for him to learn.
