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Why Glenn Danzig Loves Elvis Presley’s ‘One Night’
Glenn Danzig has always been inspired by classic rock and he recorded an album of Elvis Presley songs, including “One Night.” Elvis was not the first artist to record "One Night."
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How George Harrison Paved the Way for USA for Africa’s ‘We Are the World’
A George Harrison song that wasn’t a huge hit became influential. George’s song was commercially overshadowed by USA for Africa’s “We Are the World.”
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Explained The Beatles’ Trip to India
The Beatles famously visited India with The Beach Boys' Mike Love, Donovan, and Mia Farrow. Love had a lot to say about the trip through words and through music.
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Glenn Danzig Said It’s Hard to Sing 1 Elvis Song
Glenn Danzig threw fans a curveball by releasing an entire album of Elvis Presley songs. Danzig wanted to make the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s tunes more haunting.
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Elvis Presley Loved This Famous Mystical Writer
Elvis Presley wanted to attend a lecture by a famous mystical writer. Priscilla Presley went instead so that the "Hound Dog" singer wouldn't get mobbed.
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Wrote a Song About George Harrison
The Beach Boys' Mike Love decided to pay tribute to The Beatles' George Harrison through song. Love explained why he respected the "My Sweet Lord" singer.
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Elvis Presley’s Girlfriend Named His Favorite Book
Elvis Presley had a steady girlfriend for several years following his split with Priscilla Presley. Elvis' girlfriend said the King of Rock 'n' Roll loved a book of fables.
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John Lennon Said 1 Song From The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ Was a Joke
John Lennon said a song from The Beatles' 'The White Album' has some social commentary. It’s not one of the more popular songs on the record.
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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.
