Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-Off Riffs, and the Secret History of Rock and Roll

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A fun read thatll have you replaying the songs in your mind and on your stereo.
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Have you ever listened to a new song and felt as if youd heard it before? Its not your imagination. Melodies are borrowed, consciously or subconsciously, more than you might think. For instance, do you know:

That U2s Beautiful Day shares part of its tune with an a-ha hit from the eighties? Why Huey Lewis was so upset when he first heard Ray Parker Jr.s Ghostbusters? How John Lennons classic Imagine bears an uncanny resemblance to a novelty record cut by his dad?

Sounds Like Teen Spirit tells the fascinating true stories behind these and many other sound-alike songs. Showcasing well-known artists from the Beatles to Kraftwerk, the Staple Singers to U2, its a virtual catalog of pop musics secret history for casual and hardcore rock-and-roll fans alike.

With this entertaining and informative guide, youll be surprised by the tremendously varied musical influences on your favorite songwriters and performers, and youll develop a genuine appreciation for what it takes to create a melody that is comfortable and pleasing and yet fresh and original. Best of all, youre sure to discover some great artists and songs and hear familiar music in a fresh, new way!

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