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4 Beatles Tracks That Borrow Lyrics From Other Songs

• Four Beatles songs borrowed lyrics from earlier tracks by other artists
• "Come Together" lifted lines from Chuck Berry, causing legal issues
• George Harrison drew on The Merseys and James Taylor for his songs

An article from American Songwriter looks at four Beatles songs whose lyrics were borrowed, at least in part, from earlier tracks by other artists. It highlights how widely the band drew on outside influences, from 1950s pop standards to contemporaries such as Chuck Berry and James Taylor, even…

The “extraordinary” band David Bowie wouldn’t recognise on the street

• David Bowie observed that some artists achieve massive album sales without corresponding cultural recognition or public fame
• Foreigner sold over 80 million records globally but remain largely unknown and unrecognized, despite sales comparable to The Beach Boys and Bob Dylan

Darius Rucker Reveals Possible Retirement Date and Thoughts on One Last “Hootie” Hurrah

• Darius Rucker says he plans to retire from touring in about two years
• He wants one final Hootie & The Blowfish show, likely in South Carolina
• He's currently touring his Songs Of Summer Tour through the summer

Country singer Darius Rucker has told The Dan Patrick Show that he expects to retire from touring in around two years, citing the toll of a heavy schedule that saw him play 110 shows last year. Rucker, best known as the frontman of Hootie & The Blowfish and…

3 Singer-Songwriters From the 1960s Who Peaked With Their Debut Song

The article looks back at three singer-songwriters from the 1960s whose highest-charting single turned out to be their very first release, a quirk of pop history that nonetheless didn't stop most of them enjoying lengthy careers afterwards. It highlights how chart success and creative longevity don't always align,…

Crash Of Rhinos Play First Show In 13 Years

• Crash Of Rhinos played first show since 2013 in Nottingham
• Tour supports new album Logbook, their first in 13 years
• Dates continue through Germany, Italy and the UK into August

Crash Of Rhinos, the Derby emo revivalists, played their first live show since 2013 on Friday 17 July 2026 in Nottingham, kicking off a short reunion tour. The gig supports their new album Logbook, their first release since that year, and marks the end of a long hiatus…

Newcastle literally about to SELL OUT!!!

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Shakira Gifts Brooklyn Show Tickets to World Cup Workers, Venezuela Relief Volunteers & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

• Shakira gave Brooklyn concert tickets to World Cup and relief volunteers
• Honourees included union workers, Venezuela relief volunteers and restaurateurs
• Ximena Sariñana to receive Hispanic Heritage Award for music on 10 September

Shakira has given free tickets to her upcoming Brooklyn concert to three groups of New Yorkers who have supported others through recent challenges: volunteers aiding earthquake relief in Venezuela, union workers who helped deliver the World Cup, and Colombian restaurant owners who took part in the city's World…

Yard Act: New Beginnings for the U.K. Rock Band

• Yard Act releases their third album exploring how success and fame failed to resolve personal struggles, marking a thematic trilogy from aspiration to aftermath
• Frontman James Smith discusses the alienation of touring and celebrity, whilst the band experiments with darker, more aggressive production alongside their post-punk foundation

The Leeds group's third album, You’re Gonna Need A Little Music, sees the tight-knit band coming to terms with fame and unveiling an all-new sound as their art continues to evolve

Martin Garrix Brings Out The Edge To Debut Latest U2 Collab “Fireflies” At Tomorrowland

• Martin Garrix and U2's The Edge premiered their collaboration 'Fireflies' at Tomorrowland on July 17, with official release July 24
• This is their second partnership; they previously created the 2021 UEFA European Football Championship official theme 'We Are The People'

Last week, U2 released their new song "Street Of Dreams," which was first teased in May with a music video shoot in the streets of Mexico City. On Friday (July 17), the Edge joined Dutch DJ Martin Garrix onstage at Antwerp's Tomorrowland festival to debut a new collab…