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12 Unlikely Origins of Popular Songs (2020x22)

Date de diffusion: Août 19, 2020

Who was Dolly Parton talking to when she wrote “I Will Always Love You?” And which power pop ballad was originally written for a vampire musical? You'll learn the answers to those questions and more as Erin discusses the unlikely origins of 12 popular songs. This episode of The List Show dives into the strange stories behind pop songs, from the real-life tragedies that led to catchy tunes to the time an imperfect translation gave Britney Spears a hit. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people.