The “number one” Beatles song Paul McCartney and the band rejected in 1962: “We can’t be seen with that”
Far too poppy for their standards.
Author: Tim Coffman
The 1977 Queen song Brian May thought was arrogant: “Too big-headed”
Too much of their ego in a song.
The singer Dolly Parton knew no one could replace: “Nobody I related to more”
The beginnings of musical hysteria.
The 1950s genre Joni Mitchell said is gone forever: “A certain joy went out”
Completely finished off.
The 1966 song Brian Wilson never wanted to give up: “I sacrificed that one”
Having to let his masterpiece go.
The 1977 song that made Stevie Nicks leave Fleetwood Mac: “There was a lot of begging”
Not being kept down anymore.
The 1981 song Neil Peart said was made by accident: “Absolutely a mistake”
Finding beauty in imperfections.
The 1977 lyrics too terrible for Jeff Lynne to use: “I hate that”
Considerably worse than he was used to.
The “corny” 1972 Eagles song Don Henley turned against: “It wasn’t my song”
Not getting the final say in the mix.
