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Mick Jagger Said Critics Reacted to The Beatles Differently Than Elvis
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger felt journalists were more interested in dissecting The Beatles than Elvis Presley. Here's why he was right.
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Cher Sang Backup on This Classic Christmas Song
Cher didn't release an album of Christmas songs until this year. Despite this, she performed vocals on the best Christmas song of the rock 'n' roll era.
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John Lennon’s Son Said The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ Wasn’t About Him at First
John Lennon's son, Julian Lennon, famously inspired The Beatles' "Hey Jude." Here's a look at how Julian’s memories compare to Paul McCartney's.
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The Artist Behind the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover Wasn’t a Beatles Fan
The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' probably has the most famous album artwork ever. One of the artists behind it was more interested in American rockers.
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The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ Annoys John Lennon’s Son (Sometimes)
John Lennon's son, Julian Lennon, has some mixed feelings about The Beatles' "Hey Jude." John's interpretation of "Hey Jude" conflicted with Paul McCartney's.
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John Lennon’s Son’s 1st Musical Memory Has Nothing to Do With The Beatles
John Lennon's son, Julian Lennon, was asked to name the first song he remembers hearing. Julian compared the track to one of The Beatles' biggest hits.
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Paul McCartney Explained Why Elvis Presley Isn’t on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover
Paul McCartney said Elvis Presley was different from everyone else on the cover of The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. His comments might surprise fans.
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A Star Wanted $200 to Appear on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover
The final cover of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' doesn't reflect the band's original idea. The Beatles removed one star from the image for financial reasons.
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John Lennon’s ‘Give Peace a Chance’ Was Sung When the Berlin Wall Fell
In a glorious moment, John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" was performed when the Berlin Wall fell. Paul McCartney connected a Beatles song to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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What John Lennon Said He Didn’t Understand About Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was arguably the most famous nonviolence activist and John Lennon was the most famous star who preached nonviolence. John still didn't understand something about the Indian independence leader.
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How Tony Orlando Reacted When The Beatles Covered 1 of His Songs
Because they dipped their toes into so many different genres, The Beatles covered Tony Orlando's version of an old song. The Beatles' song eventually appeared on one of their albums.
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How Elvis Presley Inspired a Meghan Trainor Masterpiece
Elvis Presley and Meghan Trainor have more in common than meets the eye. Trainor wants her music to resonate with people in a very specific way.
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Quentin Tarantino Thinks 1 Elvis Presley Movie Has a Hidden Meaning
Quentin Tarantino said one of Elvis Presley's movies had a rich subtext. The film was helmed by one of the most consequential action movie directors of all time.
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1 of Elvis Presley’s No. 1 Songs Quotes William Shakespeare
One of Elvis Presley's songs features a spoken word section based on a famous quotation from William Shakespeare. Colonel Tom Parker had Elvis record the song for a special reason.
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Quentin Tarantino Loved This Elvis Presley Movie
Quentin Tarantino is an expert on what's cool, and he thought one of Elvis Presley's movies was incredibly cool. Two iconic movie stars appeared onscreen with Elvis in the film.
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Quentin Tarantino Preferred Elvis to The Beatles as a Teen
Quentin Tarantino was a fan of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry but not The Beatles. He preferred a band that's often accused of copying The Beatles to The Beatles themselves.
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Why Elvis Presley Lost the Chance to Play Jesse James
Elvis Presley lost out on the opportunity to play Jesse James for reasons beyond his control. Another famous actor of the era replaced him.
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Quentin Tarantino Said Elvis Presley Never Made a Real Movie
Quentin Tarantino felt Elvis Presley never took his own movies seriously. The director speculated what might’ve happened if the King of Rock 'n' Roll wasn't under Colonel Tom Parker's sway.
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Quentin Tarantino Said Elvis Presley Almost Starred in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’
In his fascinating book about Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino said Elvis Presley almost appeared in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'. Another source says the director's claim is dubious.
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How The Beatles Inspired Coldplay’s ‘Viva la Vida’ Album
Coldplay's 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends' has a reference to The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ that’s a little obscure. A classic rock icon produced the album.
