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Paul McCartney Said 1 Song From The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Is a Little Sleazy
Paul McCartney said a song from The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' features a sleazy line that was rumored to be about a real person.
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A B-Movie Actor Tried (and Failed) to Write the Title Song of Elvis Presley’s ‘Blue Hawaii’
A B-movie actor wrote an infamous song for Elvis Presley's 'Blue Hawaii'. She tried to write a title song for the film, but that never happened.
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Why Paul McCartney Loved The Beatles’ ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’
Paul McCartney said The Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" reminded him of two books. John Lennon discussed a literary passage that inspired the song.
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Why Mick Jagger Made a Punk Song With Paul McCartney
At long last, Paul McCartney made a song with The Rolling Stones. Jagger explained why the song is a punk rock song.
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A Producer Said 1 of The Beatles’ Albums Ignored ‘Here Comes the Sun’
A producer said The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" was ignored by one of the Fab Four's most famous albums. In context, that makes a lot of sense.
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How Lana Del Rey’s ‘West Coast’ Reuses Part of The Beatles’ ‘And I Love Her’
The prechorus of Lana Del Rey's "West Coast" features a bit of The Beatles' "And I Love Her." This might be blasphemy, but the former song might sound better.
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‘Don’t Pass Me By’ Is the 1st Song Ringo Starr Wrote for The Beatles That Wasn’t Plagiarized
The Beatles' "Don't Pass Me By" is one of two Fab Four songs Ringo Starr is credited with writing himself. "Don't Pass Me By" set Ringo on a country-fried path.
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Ringo Starr Covered 1 of the Songs He Bought as a Kid After The Beatles Broke Up
The Beatles' Ringo Starr covered a sentimental song after the Fab Four's breakup. Quincy Jones had some negative things to say about Ringo's cover.
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The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ Producer Says the Song Is Perfect for the ‘S***ty’ Time We Live In
The Beatles' "Now and Then" was produced by three incredible musicians — only one of whom was a member of The Beatles. Another was a member of the Electric Light Orchestra.
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The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ Producer Says the Song Sounds Like 1 ‘Abbey Road’ Track
The Beatles' "Now and Then" was produced by the son of the band's original producer. He felt the tune’s strings were reminiscent of a track from The Beatles' 'Abbey Road'.
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Why Ringo Starr Compared Songs He Wrote for The Beatles to Sam Smith’s ‘Stay with Me’
Ringo Starr compared his rejected songs to Sam Smith's "Stay with Me.” The "You're Sixteen" singer also discussed why he prefers to work with co-writers.
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Ringo Starr Said He Blew His Top at the End of The Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’
The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" includes some of Ringo Starr's most inventive drumming. The singer explained what he was thinking when he made his contribution to the track.
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Ringo Starr Said ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ Was a ‘Fabulous’ Accident
Ringo Starr revealed “Back Off Boogaloo” was an accident that came about when he was working with George Harrison. Ringo explained how "Back Off Boogaloo" fits into his songwriting discography.
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Ringo Starr Has an Issue With The Beatles’ ‘Rain’
Even though it's received reverent reviews, Ringo Starr has issues with The Beatles' "Rain." "Rain" was a hit in the United States, but it didn't chart in the United Kingdom.
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A Movie Convinced Elton John to Cover The Beatles’ ‘Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds’
Elton John recorded a bizarre rendition of The Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." This only happened because his writing partner watched one of The Beatles' movies.
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What Ringo Starr Thought of ‘Snookeroo,’ the Song Elton John Wrote for Him
Ringo Starr revealed what he thought of "Snookeroo" and the prospect of Elton John covering the tune. John recalled what he was thinking when he penned the track.
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How Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’ Changed Elton John’s Life
Elton John said Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was one of the two records that completely changed his life. The other was by another 1950s rock 'n' roll singer.
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Why The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ Includes a Snippet of ‘Eleanor Rigby’
A producer discussed how tidbits of The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" and other songs were used to finish "Now and Then." "Now and Then" was not created using artificial intelligence.
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Why Troye Sivan Covering George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’ Feels So Weird
Troye Sivan covered George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" for the television series 'The Idol'. Words cannot express how wrong a choice this was.
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John Lennon Added a Reggae Section to Elton John’s ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’
Elton John's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" features a baffling reggae breakdown from John Lennon. Shockingly, the aforementioned cover was a much bigger hit than The Beatles' version.
