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Elvis’ ‘Viva Las Vegas’ Was Written by a Gambler
Elvis Presley's "Viva Las Vegas" was one of several songs by the same musical genius that Elvis recorded. Bob Dylan had a lot to say about the song.
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How Venus Inspired a Paul McCartney Song
A phrase inspired Paul McCartney to write a song about Venus. The tune is somewhat reminiscent of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.”
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Paul McCartney Told Taylor Swift a Secret About ‘Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds’
Paul McCartney's approach to writing The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” wasn't that different from how Taylor Swift writes music. John Lennon refuted a misconception about the tune.
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Taylor Swift Explained Why The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ Is Different From Her Songs
Taylor Swift said The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” is “about what all these people in this town are doing and how their lives intersect.” Paul McCartney revealed his feelings about it.
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A Beatle Told Taylor Swift About an Unused ‘Eleanor Rigby’ Lyric
Taylor Swift discussed songwriting with one of The Beatles. She learned that the lyrics of The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” were inspired by real people.
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PJ Harvey Meditates on Elvis Presley Songs
PJ Harvey created a fictional character who was inspired by an Elvis Presley song. She’s also a huge Bob Dylan fan and discussed her feelings about one of his songs.
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Why Paul McCartney Still Sings The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’
Paul McCartney has played The Beatles' "Hey Jude" longer than millions of his fans have been alive. The song was on an album that wasn’t released in the United Kingdom.
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Why Paul McCartney Refused to Cover John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’
Paul McCartney revealed what he thought of John Lennon's "Imagine." Notably, John wasn't the only star who worked on that song.
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Paul McCartney Felt The Beatles Were Competing With This Group
Paul McCartney felt The Beatles were in competition with a band from a different country. The Beatles and the other band had a significant influence on each other.
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Paul McCartney Admitted The Beatles Were Materialistic
Paul McCartney wanted to use money he made from The Beatles to buy a pool. He said this desire was born out of his background.
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Glenn Danzig Felt Elvis’ ’68 Comeback Special’ Was a Response to Hippies
Glenn Danzig discussed Elvis Presley’s mindset when he made the ‘68 Comeback Special’. He contrasted Elvis with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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The Beatles’ Most Underrated Song Hit No. 1
The Beatles' catalog is filled with ignored gems. One of The Beatles' many No. 1 songs is mostly forgotten today.
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Elvis Presley’s Most Underrated Song Is Forgotten
Elvis Presley’s most underrated song is a beautiful display of vulnerability and desperation. Shockingly, it was intended to be a parody of country songs.
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Why Glenn Danzig Refused to Cover Elvis’ ‘Suspicious Minds’
Glenn Danzig recorded “Always on My Mind” but not “Suspicious Minds.” The former was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s final No. 1.
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Richard Dawkins Felt 1 Elvis Presley Song Was a Sign From God
Richard Dawkins is not moved by religious claims. He was, however, so moved by an Elvis Presley song that he thought heaven itself wanted him to hear it.
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Elvis’ ‘One Night’ Was Inspired by a Teacher’s Racy Comment
Elvis Presley's "One Night" played into the King of Rock 'n' Roll's image as a sex symbol. Ironically, it was a rewrite of a song about sexual shame.
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Why Azealia Bank Thinks ‘The Beatles Suck’
Azealia Banks plainly said The Beatles suck when that wasn't even the topic at hand. She prefers another 1960s band to the Fab Four.
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The Beatles Should’ve Put This Song on the ‘Let It Be’ Album
The Beatles' 'Let It Be' remains the Fab Four's most divisive album. One of the most important songs from that era of The Beatles was excluded from the album's tracklist.
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What John Lennon Regretted About ‘Power to the People’
One could say John Lennon's "Power to the People" hasn't aged a day compared to other political songs. John named the political figure who inspired him to write the tune.
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Azealia Banks Loves John Lennon’s Most Offensive Song
Azealia Banks loves a John Lennon song inspired by an inflammatory quote. John wasn’t the only artist to write a song with similarly offensive lyrics.
