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Michael Jackson Stopped The Beatles’ ‘Free as a Bird’ From Hitting No. 1 in the U.K.
The Beatles' "Free as a Bird" was released 25 years after the Fab Four's breakup. It was overshadowed by a Michael Jackson song.
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A 2000s Hit References The Monkees’ Theme
The Monkees' theme inspired the most successful song by a 2000s band. The track in question was a bigger hit than The Monkees' theme.
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The Secret Connection Between Kansas’ ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and The Monkees
The Monkees' supervisor worked with The Archies, the band behind "Sugar, Sugar," and Kansas, the band behind "Carry On Wayward Son."
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John Lennon Wrote The Beatles’ ‘Help!’ While He Was Acting Like a ‘Pig’
The Beatles' "Help!" charted once in the United States and four times in the United Kingdom. John Lennon explained the origin of the tune.
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Why The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz Dumped Ice on His Supervisor
The Monkees' Micky Dolenz revealed he didn't know who the band's music supervisor was at one point in the band's career.
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The Monkees’ Supervisor Knew 1 Song Would Be a Hit the Moment He Heard It
One of The Monkees' songs caused the band's music supervisor to fall silent. He then decided the track should be a single on the spot.
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Paul McCartney Said The Beatles’ ‘From Me to You’ Was a ‘Pivotal Song’
John Lennon said The Isley Brothers' version of "Twist and Shout" inspired part of The Beatles' "From Me to You."
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Maya Angelou Wished She Wrote 1 Classic Country Song
Maya Angelou once called herself "a serious aficionada of country music" and revealed which country artists she enjoyed.
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The Backup Singer on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’ Didn’t Get the Song at 1st
The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" was a modest hit in the United Kingdom but it wasn't a hit at all in the United States.
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1 Movie Inspired Bauhaus’ ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’
Bauhaus' "Bela Lugosi's Dead" was influenced by a viewing of a famous horror film. However, the tune was also supposed to have an "erotic" component.
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The Backup Singer on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’ Didn’t Know Who They Were
One of the most famous backup singers ever was thinking of horrible things while working with The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter."
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Why Paul McCartney Said The Beatles’ ‘Ticket to Ride’ Was ‘Radical at the Time’
Paul McCartney once said The Beatles' "Ticket to Ride" was "quite radical at the time." Notably, the tune was inspired by a place called Ryde.
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Why Planned Parenthood Hated Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
Planned Parenthood condemned Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach" for setting teenagers on "a path to permanent poverty." Subsequently, "Weird Al" Yankovic put his comedic spin on the song.
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These Lines of The Beatles’ ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ Are About Drugs, According to Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney said lines of The Beatles’ "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" reflect the band's drug use. John Lennon said the tune had nothing to do with LSD.
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Why a Rolling Stones Backup Singer Turned Down Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ at First
A famous backup singer for The Rolling Stones initially refused to work on Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama." She said a horrific historical event made her turn down the song.
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Madonna Expected Everyone to Misinterpret 1 of Her Songs
Madonna said “Papa Don't Preach” was “a celebration of life” that would ruffle feathers. Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, covered the tune.
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Why Madonna’s ‘Dress You Up’ Was the Subject of a Senate Hearing
Cyndi Lauper's "She Bop," Prince and the Revolution's "Darling Nikki," and Madonna's "Dress You Up" inspired a government hearing about music.
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Bing Crosby Inspired 1 of John Lennon’s No. 1 Songs
John Lennon wrote 1 of his No. 1 songs when he was in Bermuda. It was inspired by Bing Crosby.
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How The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Changed Science Forever
A reference to The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' helped make a fossil of a prehistoric creature iconic.
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Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl’ Music Video Was Inspired by the Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys inspired the music videos for Aqua's "Barbie Girl." In addition, 'The Flintstones' and 'Scooby-Doo' influenced "Barbie Girl."
