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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Stopped an Elvis Presley Song From Hitting No. 1
An Elvis Presley song reached No. 2 because of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' song has the same name as a 2000s hit.
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The Beatles’ Producer Hated ‘Love Me Do’
Producer George Martin hated The Beatles' "Love Me Do." In addition, he wasn't a big fan of some of the band's early covers of classic songs.
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How Paul McCartney Reacted to the Critical Failure of His Album ‘Ram’
A modern rock star is a huge fan of Paul McCartney's 'Ram', even though he thinks it's uneven. He also loves Wings' 'London Town' and 'Back to the Egg'.
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Anne Murray’s Cover of a Song From The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Was Bigger Than the Original
Anne Murray's version of a song from The Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night' is awful in a bizarre way. Her rendition became a modest hit.
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1 Elvis Presley Song Changed Chris Isaak’s Life
Chris Isaak covered several Elvis Presley songs for a Sun Records-themed album that also included songs by Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
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George Harrison Wrote 1 ‘All Things Must Pass’ Song Because Yoko Ono Wouldn’t Stop Screaming
One of the songs from George Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass' was inspired by Yoko Ono's screaming during the filming of the documentary 'Let It Be'.
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Why The Beatles Didn’t Let John Lennon Release ‘Revolution 9’ as a B-Side
John Lennon explained why The Beatles' "Revolution 9" wasn't a B-side. A different song about the same subject became a B-side instead.
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Elvis Presley’s ‘All Shook Up,’ ‘Don’t Be Cruel,’ and ‘Return to Sender’ Were Written by the Same Guy
The same songwriter co-wrote Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up," 'Don't Be Cruel," and "Return to Sender." In addition, that songwriter penned classic tunes for Jerry Lee Lewis and Peggy Lee.
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The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Wasn’t as Big as a Cover in the U.K.
A rock star felt God helped George Harrison write The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
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John Lennon Said The Beatles Used a ‘Fantastic Machine’ to Make ‘I Want You (She’s So Heavy)’
John Lennon said The Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" features a "fantastic machine” that George Harrison could have taken a lifetime to master.
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The Beatles’ Cover of a Girl Group Song Became a Hit in the 1990s
A live version of one of The Beatles' songs from the album 'Please Please Me' became a hit during the 1990s.
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Ringo Starr Felt The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ Could’ve Been About Sharks
Ringo Starr had the idea for The Beatles' "Octopus's Garden" when he was doing drugs during a trip to Sardinia.
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The Beatles Loved 1 ‘Zany’ Peter Sellers Movie
Paul McCartney said The Beatles' love of one Peter Sellers movie gave them "personality" that other bands did not have.
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Did Elvis Presley’s Grandson, Benjamin Keough, Ever Sing?
Elvis Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, died in 2020. He is survived by his sister, Riley Keough, a movie star and film director.
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How George Harrison and Ringo Starr Wrote The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’
Ringo Starr revealed what it was like to watch footage of himself and George Harrison composing The Beatles' "Octopus's Garden" together.
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Ringo Starr’s Favorite Beatles Song to Sing Live Is a Cover
Ringo Starr enjoys playing a cover more than any of The Beatles' original songs. Paul McCartney said the Fab Four never thought about the implications of the tune's lyrics.
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Was Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ More Popular Than ZZ Top’s Cover?
ZZ Top recorded covers of Elvis Presley's "Viva Las Vegas" and "Jailhouse Rock." A member of ZZ Top was a huge Elvis fan.
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Ringo Starr Was ‘Stoned’ When He Had the Idea for The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’
Ringo Starr was "stoned" when he had the idea for The Beatles' "Octopus's Garden." He revealed he was on a famous comedian's boat when he thought up the track.
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Why Didn’t The Beatles Play Any Songs From ‘Revolver’ on Tour?
One of the reasons why The Beatles never played 'Revolver' songs live on a stage was technical issues. Another reason had to do with death threats.
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Why John Lennon Censored the ‘Give Peace a Chance’ Lyric Sheet
John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" includes a lot of unusual, disjointed lyrics. John worried that a single word in the lyrics would cause controversy.
