Elvis Presley inspired it. John Lennon hated it. Behind the song he wanted to keep off the Beatles’ first psychedelic record

The Beatles drew inspiration from all over the musical map — Motown, acoustic folk, rockabilly and beyond. But one of the ...
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Elvis inspired it. John Lennon hated it. Behind the song he wanted to keep off 'Rubber Soul'

Lennon borrowed a line from Presley’s “Baby, Let’s Play House” to write one of his darkest lyrics ...
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How Paul McCartney's Coming Up inspired John Lennon's return to music

Track apparently inspired Lennon to record Double Fantasy ...
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Understanding the significance of John Lennon's song Imagine

It may have a little controversy forever attached to it but no one can deny its impact on music and pop culture. John ...
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John Lennon’s son worries Gen Z is forgetting the Beatles, and the music that made his dad famous

John Lennon’s son, Sean Ono Lennon, is worried about the Beatles’ legacy. During a new interview on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Sean, 50, explained how he’s made it his mission to make sure future ...

The song John Lennon called “the best I've ever written” – and Yoko Ono’s uncredited contribution

“Imagine is the best song I’ve ever written,” Lennon told writer David Sheff in 1980. “It’s almost like a prayer.” The song ...