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Micky Dolenz Explained the Meaning of The Monkees’ Bizarre Movie ‘Head’
The Monkees starred in 'Head', one of the most bizarre movies ever made by famous musicians. One Monkee isn't sure what 'Head' is about, but he has a theory.
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Why Marianne Faithfull’s ‘As Tears Go By’ Hurts to Hear
Marianne Faithfull's "As Tears Go By" is especially difficult to listen to now. Faithfull she seemed a little lukewarm about the famous rockers who wrote it.
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Why The Monkees’ Show Almost Ended Before It Started
The Monkees' show was almost nixed before it got off the ground. That would have changed the entire history of movies!
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Super Bowl 2025: Kansas City vs. Philadelphia – Which City Has the Best Music?
Super Bowl LIX has made Philadelphia and Kansas City into cultural rivals for now. This raises an interesting question: which of the two cities has the best music?
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The Monkees Made a Movie Quentin Tarantino Loves
Quentin Tarantino sometimes has unexpected taste in movies. For example, one of his favorite movies was made by The Monkees.
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Quentin Tarantino’s Morbid Take on Movies Isn’t Far Off
Quentin Tarantino knows more about movies than just about anyone else alive. The 'Pulp Fiction' director said cinema ended a few years ago.
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From ‘Rocky’ to ‘The Sixth Sense’: Why Philadelphia’s Film Scene Dominates Kansas City’s
Philadelphia and Kansas City are right now. One of those cities gave the 'Rocky' movies and another was a setting for a famous film that was mostly about Las Vegas.
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How The Beatles’ ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ Was Meant to Be Romantic
The Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is one of the most unusual songs in the canon of pop music. John Lennon felt he should’ve given it another title.
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5 Awesome Songs Based on ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Some classic rockers worked the imagery of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' into their songs. Since then, singers from various genres have embraced the book.
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Cher’s Best Song Is a Forgotten Disco Anthem
Cher released songs in many genres, including classic rock, pop, folk, and hair metal. However, a disco track from many years after disco supposedly died remains her best song.
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Cher Said There’s No Excuse for ‘Half-Breed’
Cher's "Half-Breed" has come under fire — including from Cher herself. The track was part of a trend of Cher clumsily discussing race in her music.
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Cher’s Cover of The Beatles’ ‘The Long and Winding Road’ Is Awful
Cher tried her hand at one of The Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road," and fell flat on her face. She covered two lackluster Paul McCartney ballads on one album.
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5 Best Rock Songs of the 2000s
The 2000s were the last decade to give us a string of classic rock songs that people still remember. It was also an eclectic time for rock 'n' roll.
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Snoop Dogg Only Had 1 No. 1 Song as a Lead Artist
Snoop Dogg has had far more hit songs than most rappers. He worried that Dr. Dre was not going to like one of them.
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1 Charles Manson Song Includes Cryptic Nod to The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
Few classic rock fans know Charles Manson wrote a song referencing The Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour'. It's not clear what Manson was trying to say.
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Why Snoop Dogg’s Verse on Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ Was a Mistake
Snoop Dogg has worked with artists from many genres. However, the "Gin and Juice" rapper seemed worried that appearing on Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” wasn't the best move.
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The 5 Saddest Classic Rock Songs of All Time
Some people listen to classic rock songs to feel the machismo. However, the best classic rock acts, from The Beatles to U2, know how to make you cry as well.
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Amanda Palmer Felt 1 Classic Rock Band Didn’t Write Real Songs
The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer is a big fan of classic rock. Despite this, she threw some shade at one of the most important bands of the 1970s.
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How The Beatles’ Cover for ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Hypnotized Amanda Palmer
The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer felt the hypnotic power of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. She revealed what ‘Sgt. Pepper’ meant to her.
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Why Donovan Was Shocked by the Success of ‘Season of the Witch’
Some songs that were ignorable in the 1960s became classic rock songs after the fact. For example, Donovan's "Season of the Witch" is more famous now than it ever was.
