John Lennon's songs drew inspiration from numerous different sources, including television. He once tried to work a line from a public service announcement into a hit song.
Rihanna's "Pon de Replay" is completely different from the campy, Gothic vibes of 'Beetlejuice'. Because the world is full of surprises, 'Beetlejuice' still managed to inspire Rihanna's song.
One of John Lennon's songs sounds relaxing but it was actually an angry response the to popular perception of him. He felt that outsiders didn't understand who he really was.
Some Beatles fans might be surprised to know that John Lennon's mother, Julia Lennon, did not raise him. Instead, he was raised by his aunt, Mimi Smith.
Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ "When I'm Sixty-Four" was inspired by old-school songs he and John Lennon appreciated so much. John said he never could have written "When I'm Sixty-Four."
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Elvis Presley's "Don't Cry Daddy" was written by a country musician who wrote songs for numerous other stars. "Don't Cry Daddy" appeared on one of the singer's most important records.
Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" remains one of his most beloved songs. The country star who wrote it wasn't a big fan of Elvis’ take on it.
Yoko Ono spoke of The Beatles in supernatural terms, saying they were like mystics who could conjure ghosts. She also explained why the Fab Four had such chemistry.
Elvis Presley's "Don't Cry Daddy" doesn't sound like a political song. However, it was inspired by a dark day in American history, specifically an event from the Vietnam War.