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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Played on a Beach Boys Rip-Off Song
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin helped make tracks for a British Invasion pop goddess. One of them sounds like The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows.”
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Was Petula Clark’s ‘Downtown’ Meant for a Major 1960s Band?
Petula Clark's "Downtown" sounds to many like a jolly song. Clark said that the track is about "feeling a bit worthless."
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Petula Clark’s ‘Downtown’ Was a Response to 1 Girl Group Song
Petula Clark's "Downtown" is the most beloved British Invasion song that doesn't have a hint of rock music. Interestingly, it was inspired by Phil Spector, who changed rock.
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The Monkees Ripped Off The Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout’
The Beatles didn’t write “Twist and Shout,” but they gave the song a new rock ‘n’ roll rhythm. The Monkees reused that rhythm for one of their songs.
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Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Played on 1 of the Biggest Pop Hits of the ’60s
The members of Led Zeppelin were influential before they even formed a band. For example, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page played on one of the biggest songs from the British Invasion.
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The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Inspired 1 Kanye West Song
The Beatles' "Let It Be" is so influential it even inspired a song by Kanye West. Interestingly, Paul McCartney helped West write the track.
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‘The Odyssey’: Why Christopher Nolan Is a Weird Fit for the Story
One of the most anticipated upcoming movies is Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'. Nolan might not be the right artist to bring 'The Odyssey' to life for the 21st century.
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Why John Lennon ‘Really Scared’ Marianne Faithfull: ‘He Had a Huge Number of Demons’
British Invasion star Marianne Faithfull spent a lot of time with John Lennon while he was doing LSD. She said John's scary emotions came out in his solo work.
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Beatles Trivia: 1 British Invasion Star Was There When They Recorded ‘Lovely Rita’
A famous ballad singer from the 1960s was there when The Beatles recorded “Lovely Rita” from 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.
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Paul McCartney Was Shocked to Learn He Did a Song With Kendrick Lamar
Paul McCartney once learned that one of his songs was co-written by Kendrick Lamar. The "Silly Love Songs" singer initially hesitated over the track's lyrics.
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Why Toni Braxton Doesn’t Like ‘Un-Break My Heart’
Toni Braxton didn't think "Un-Break My Heart" was right for her. She turned out to be right and wrong at the same time.
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The Writer of ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ Never Thought Aerosmith Would Sing It
Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" was written by a songwriter known for writing romantic power ballads. The writer in question didn't think the song could suit Aerosmith.
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The Writer of Cher’s ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ Bribed Her to Sing It
Cher hated "If I Could Turn Back Time" so much that its songwriter basically had to bribe her to record it. The song had a controversial music video.
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The Beatles’ 1st No. 1 Song Isn’t Very Good
The Beatles’ first No. 1 song was less than impressive. John Lennon revealed the tune was partly inspired by a famous song by The Isley Brothers.
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The Best Song for a Happy Valentine’s Day Is a Little Dark
The best song for a happy Valentine's Day song comes from a modern icon with an edge. It has a hook that will stay in your head for days.
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Beatles Trivia: What Was the Fab Four’s 1st No. 1 Hit?
The Beatles had their first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom in 1962. They reached No. 1 for the first time in the United States with a different song.
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Beatles Trivia: ‘All You Need Is Love’ Featured a British Invasion Icon
A British Invasion balladeer sang on The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love." The singer had a strained relationship with Linda McCartney for reasons that might be shocking.
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A Rock Star Accused Paul McCartney of Cheating on Linda McCartney
A female 1960s rock star had a good relationship with Paul McCartney but not with Linda McCartney. Jealousy had something to do with that.
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Chubby Checker Said Racism Caused His Songs to Be Forgotten
Chubby Checker said that his songs aren't played on radio stations anymore because of racism. The star contrasted his place in the music industry with that of one white rocker.
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Don’t Let Chubby Checker Twist His Way Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Not all old rock is classic rock. "The Twist" singer Chubby Checker did not make classic rock and yet he might get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
