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To: DallasBiff

Lennon ripped off a portion of “Come Together” from Chuck Berry and as a settlement had to record a couple of Berry songs on his Rock and Roll album. Lennon and McCartney often said they were constantly ripping off other people’s stuff. They rarely got called on it, though.


11 posted on 04/25/2024 7:00:36 PM PDT by KevinB (Word for the day: "kakistocracy" - a society governed by its least suitable or competent citizens)
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To: KevinB
Lennon ripped off a portion of “Come Together” from Chuck Berry

This one: You Can't Catch Me--Chuck Berry (1957)
In the lyrics, Chuck makes a reference to Wee, Wee Hours (1955), one of his earlier hits.

19 posted on 04/25/2024 8:25:38 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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