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John Lennon Wanted to Be The Ronettes’ Ronnie Spector on 1 Album
John Lennon said he wanted to be like The Ronettes' Ronnie Spector when he worked with a famous producer. He made a hit cover in the process.
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Why John Lennon Slammed Ringo Starr’s Solo Producer
John Lennon slammed Ringo Starr's producer for being "too painstaking." That's quite the take considering the producer in question gave us some of Ringo's best albums.
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Why Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ Is a Slap in the Face
Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' has some brilliant filmmaking and sadly horrible writing. It's a crying shame, because the film would have been vastly improved with a few simple changes.
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How Sofia Coppola Wanted to Use Elvis’ ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ In ‘Priscilla’
Elvis Presley's "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" was originally in an emotional scene in Sofia Coppola's film 'Priscilla'. Coppola explained what she was trying to accomplish with the movie.
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Why ‘Priscilla’ Is the Polar Opposite of the ‘Elvis’ Movie
Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' and Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' are polar opposites. Nobody has to like one or both of these films, but it's probably for the best that they both exist.
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John Lennon Comments From 1975 Might Reveal His Attitude Towards The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’
We can never know what John Lennon would have thought of The Beatles' "Now and Then" but he made comments about his unreleased songs. He also discussed Elton John.
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Why John Lennon Was Surprised His Album ‘Walls and Bridges’ Wasn’t All Gibberish
John Lennon's 'Walls and Bridges' was recorded during a famous stretch of his life known as his "Lost Weekend." John was surprised it wasn't just a bunch of screams.
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George Harrison Said Paul McCartney’s Band Wings Was a Beatles Copy
During the 1970s, George Harrison dismissed Paul McCartney's band Wings as a Beatles redux. Meanwhile, Paul said the group was underrated.
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John Lennon Said 1 of His Solo Albums Had a ‘Jinx’ on It
One of John Lennon's solo albums was jinxed, according to the "Imagine" singer himself. He also decided to dedicate the album to Yoko Ono.
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What John Lennon Thought of Paul McCartney’s ‘Band on the Run’
When George Harrison discussed Wings, John Lennon responded by talking about Paul McCartney's 'Band on the Run'. That record produced three hit singles, but only two are still famous.
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Why The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ Is the Best Possible Final Song for the Fab Four
The Beatles' "Now and Then" has many fans and critics raving. Here's why "Now and Then" works as a meditation on The Beatles' place in the world of music.
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John Lennon Loved a 1970s Song That Reminded Him of Elvis Presley
John Lennon loved a hit song because it reminded him of Elvis Presley. The King of Rock 'n' Roll later put his own spin on that track.
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John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Sounds a Lot Like Another 1 of His Hit Songs
John Lennon's "Imagine" (1971) is his most famous ballad but it wasn't his last. He later wrote a ballad about his own celebrity.
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When Was the Last Time a Beatles Song and an Elvis Movie Came Out at the Same Time?
November 2023 is treating fans to a new Elvis Presley movie and a new Beatles song. The last time this happened was in March 1968.
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John Lennon Was a Fan of This 1970s Disco Song
John Lennon was a fan of one of the forgotten disco songs of the 1970s. He also liked another song from the same era that reminded him of Elvis Presley.
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Why John Lennon Said He Was Closer to Elton John Than David Bowie
John Lennon worked on classic songs with both Elton John and David Bowie. He also revealed why he played on Bowie's cover of The Beatles' "Across the Universe."
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John Lennon Said ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ Was Like 1 Song from the ‘Imagine’ Album
John Lennon compared "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" to a country song from 'Imagine'. The latter song is about feeling miserable.
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How an Activist Reacted When John Lennon Wrote a Song About Him
John Lennon wrote a song about an activist who was put in jail for a marijuana offense. He revealed why he wrote the song.
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John Lennon Said He Was Perceived as a ‘Drunken Idiot’ When He Made This Album
John Lennon said people perceived him as a "drunken idiot" when he made one of his post-Beatles albums. The album only produced one hit — and it was a love song.
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Yoko Ono Named Her Favorite Beatles Album and Song
Yoko Ono revealed she likes one of The Beatles' albums better than 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'. She also named her favorite Beatles song, which was a huge hit.
