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George Harrison and Ringo Starr Wrote ‘Photograph’ at a Special Festival
Ringo Starr discussed his memories of writing "Photograph" with George Harrison. One musician put 16 tracks together by himself to finish the tune.
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Why Elvis Presley Wasn’t at Woodstock
Elvis Presley was focused on something else when Woodstock was happening. He might have been an awkward fit for the festival.
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Why Donovan Said The Beatles’ Fame Was ‘Dangerous, Even Fatal’
Donovan discussed the downsides of his time in the limelight and The Beatles'. George Harrison wondered if fans wanted The Beatles to meet a tragic end.
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How The Beatles’ ‘I’m Down’ Is Connected to 9/11
Paul McCartney played The Beatles' "I'm Down" to survivors of 9/11. The song was inspired by a 1950s rock star.
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What Happened When Little Richard Tried to Show He Was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Not Elvis Presley
Little Richard tried to reclaim Elvis Presley's dubious "King of Rock 'n' Roll" title. He discussed meeting Elvis in Las Vegas.
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Elton John Had His Own John Lennon ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Moment, Says Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin compared an Elton John interview to John Lennon's "more popular than Jesus" fiasco. Neither controversy hurt the artists' long-term success.
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Fans Felt 1 Elton John Song About a Pathetic Has-Been Was About Elvis Presley
An Elton John song that was rumored to be about Elvis Presley appeared on an album John loved and his writing partner did not. The record was a hit anyway.
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How The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ Inspired Donovan’s ‘Atlantis’
Donovan's "Atlantis" bears an obvious similarity to The Beatles' "Hey Jude." A folk band decided to combine the two songs into a mashup.
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John Lennon’s Son Said 1 Beatles Song Is About His Mother and His Grandmother
John Lennon's son, Sean Ono Lennon, said Yoko Ono and his grandmother, Julia Lennon, inspired one of The Beatles' songs. Another star might have penned a line from the tune.
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What John Lennon Thought of Elton John Singing on ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’
Elton John sang backup on John Lennon's "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night." The tune was part of a big moment in Yoko Ono's life.
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John Lennon Explained the Meaning of His Song ‘Instant Karma!’
John Lennon related "Instant Karma!" to his marriage to Yoko Ono. The tune appeared on an album with a bizarre name.
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John Lennon’s ‘Give Peace a Chance’ Works Better as a Slogan Than as a Song
John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" tries to be a message song and a psychedelic haze. Here's why that doesn't work.
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Which Songs Did The Beatles Play on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’?
The Beatles played a killer set of songs during their first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'. George Harrison discussed the band's mindset leading up to their set.
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George Harrison Meditated in the Studio During The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Sessions
George Harrison meditated during The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' sessions. He said the meditations recalled some of the vibrations he felt during his childhood.
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George Harrison Wrote The Beatles’ ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ After He Got Bored With Guitars
George Harrison wrote The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" while he was staying at a hotel with two rock legends. The song eventually took over the world.
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Paul Simon Once Named Which Beatles Songs He Thought Would Stay Popular
Simon & Garfunkel's Paul Simon revealed what he thought of some of The Beatles' songs and how the Fab Four compared to to other 1960s artists.
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Why George Harrison Didn’t Rehearse For ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
George Harrison discussed the behind-the-scenes of The Beatles' first 'Ed Sullivan Show' set, and what was "tacky" about the show's production.
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Paul Simon Said 1 Paul McCartney Song Wasn’t as Good as the French National Anthem
Paul Simon dismissed a Paul McCartney song that promotes Irish republicanism. Simon praised other protest tunes, including an anthem associated with the French Revolution.
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Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ Contradicts Itself
Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" has a different tone from the original version of the song and that makes it feel contradictory.
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‘Priscilla’ Director Sofia Coppola Says Movie Isn’t Intended For ‘Elvis Fans’
'Priscilla' director Sofia Coppola said she didn't want to villainize Elvis Presley. She also compared Priscilla Presley's life to that of Marie Antoinette.
