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George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" includes some lyrics that are similar to a Donovan song that came out a few years prior.

Paul McCartney left Linda McCartney in bed to write Badfinger's "Come and Get It." He knew the song was a hit.

John Lennon's music could have changed in a major artistic way if he was allowed to live a longer life.

John Lennon's unusual marketing choices didn't stop "Give Peace a Chance" from becoming a big hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Following Kurt Cobain's death, Tori Amos performed Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to help fans grieve. Amos explained why she was willing to play the song soon after Cobain died.

Tori Amos felt that spirits from a piano told her Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" could sound different and more vulnerable.

Patti Smith watched The Rolling Stones play "Time Is on My Side" and the risque performance made her father livid.

French Montana's documentary, 'For Khadija,' tells his family's emigration story and how he broke into the hip-hop scene.

Stevie Nicks is unveiling a comprehensive box set encompassing her entire solo discography to date, alongside an assortment of rare and exclusive tracks.

You can now listen to two more songs from Dolly Parton's forthcoming 'Rockstar' Album: 'Magic Man' and 'Bygones.' Here's what the songs are about and what the singer has to say about them.

Marianna Faithfull feels she always has to sing The Rolling Stones' "As Tears Go By" even though she doesn't always want to do so.

A cover of The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" in a different genre is much better than the Fab Four's original song.

Mary Hopkin felt "Goodbye" had a major musical flaw even thought it was penned by none other than Paul McCartney.

Charles Manson believed the Bible contained a prophecy of The Beatles. Specifically, Manson connected the Fab Four to four angles in the Book of Revelation.

Some of Paul McCartney's songs were written for other artists. For example, Paul once produced a hit based on a Russian folk song.

Dolly Parton's Grandpa Reverend Jake Owens was worried about his granddaughter's soul, what with her tight clothes and bleached hair. Here's a closer look at the man who inspired 'Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man.'

John Lennon said he changed the name of a song from 'Double Fantasy' because it sounded negative. His claim was not exactly true.

Lana Del Rey's "Say Yes to Heaven" references a John Lennon song. Notably, the tune recontextualizes the title of one of John's most famous solo songs.

When Dolly Parton was growing up, she begged, manipulated, and threatened her sisters to get them to sing with her.

Frank Sinatra's "My Way" wasn't huge at first but at least it wasn't as embarrassing as his cover of "Old MacDonald."