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The Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ Was Inspired by a Song That Wasn’t as Popular
The Beatles' "She Loves You" was inspired by a singer who was not fully aware of the Fab Four until they appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
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Paul McCartney Is Surprised People Still Want to Hear the Story Behind The Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’
The Beatles' "Yesterday" was released as a single during different decades in the United States and the United Kingdom. It was far more popular in the U.S.
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Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘September’ Inspired a Holiday in Los Angeles
Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" did not chart as highly as some of the band's other songs but it might be their most famous song today.
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John Lennon Never Forgot 1 Bad Review of The Beatles’ ‘From Me to You’
John Lennon hated a negative review of The Beatles' "From Me to You" and he felt critics appreciated David Bowie and The Who more than the Plastic Ono Band.
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The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’: The 5 Best Songs
Some of the songs from The Beatles' 'Revolver' combined Western rock 'n' roll with elements of Indian classical music.
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Paul McCartney Wrote ‘Another Day’ Because He’s a ‘Voyeur’
During an interview, Paul McCartney said "Another Day" was inspired by voyeurism. Some of Paul's photographs were inspired by the same thing.
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The Beach Boys’ ‘Don’t Worry Baby’ Was Sampled in a Garbage Song
Garbage's "Push It" and Lana Del Rey's "Love" both include references to The Beach Boys' "Don't Worry Baby." Garbage's Shirley Manson discussed drawing influence from The Beach Boys.
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The 5 Best Songs From The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’
Aerosmith released a hit cover of one of the most famous songs from The Beatles' 'Abbey Road.' The song was one of two big hits from the album.
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The 5 Best Songs From The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’
One song from The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' comes after a false ending for the album.
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Paul McCartney Said ‘Coming Up’ Could Take Some Updating
John Lennon revealed what he thought about Paul McCartney's "Coming Up." The tune reached No. 1 in the United States.
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5 Best Beatles Songs From ‘The White Album’
The Beatles' 'The White Album' arguably includes the first heavy metal song ever released, in addition to other classic songs.
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A 1980s Rock Star Admitted The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ Is Similar to His Signature Song
The Beatles' "Blackbird" shares a lyric with an enduring single from the 1980s that was inspired by the name of a famous novel.
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Why Melanie’s ‘Brand New Key’ Got Banned From Radio Stations
Melanie's "Brand New Key" was banned from radio stations across the United States. Melanie discussed whether the song contains any innuendo.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Only Peaked at No. 2
Some classic rock songs by The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs only reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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2 Motown Songs Inspired The Lovin’ Spoonful’s ‘Daydream’
A pair of jazzy Motown songs inspired John Sebastian to write The Lovin' Spoonful's "Daydream" when he was having a bad day.
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Kiss: The Time Protestors Called Them ‘Fascist’
Protestors called Kiss "fascist" by Gene Simmons didn't have any sympathy for the Neo-Nazis marching in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017.
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Why Marianne Faithfull Lost the Chance to Record The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’
Paul McCartney thought The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" could pave the way for the song he wrote as he grew older. Marianne Faithfull heard the tune before its release.
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Why The Beatles’ ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ Features a Guitar Played Backward
Paul McCartney discussed his opinion of John Lennon's work on The Beatles' "I'm Only Sleeping." The tune appeared on the album 'Revolver.'
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Did The Rolling Stones Sell Out With 2 New Commercials?
A very sexual song by The Rolling Stones appeared in an advertisement for an all-you-can-eat meal at Applebee's.
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The Beatles’ ‘Rain’ Was Inspired by Paul McCartney’s Favorite Feeling
Paul McCartney said the lyrics of The Beatles' "Rain" deviated from the way rain is portrayed in more traditional songs.
