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PrintableTimmy84 said: If I Can't Have You (The Bee Gees to Yvonne Elliman)
Some interesting trivia about this.... The Bee Gees wrote and recorded their own version of "If I Can't Have You" and it was one of several new songs that they submitted for the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack.The director decided that this song should be sung by a female,since it basically deals with Annette's love for Tony.Yvonne Elliman was brought in to sing it but instead of using the same music that the Bee Gees created,they brought in Freddie Perren to produce it (Freddie also produced Tavare's version of "More Than A Woman" which is also very different from the Bee Gees version). | |
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StarCat said: for other artists.
10. 'Disturbia' (From Chris Brown to Rihanna) Brown wrote this song for a rerelease of his 'Exclusive' album. Then Rihanna heard it, and when Brown agreed that it would work better as a female-oriented song, she took it -- to No. 1. In light of recent events, perhaps Brown's allowing his girlfriend to have 'Disturbia' was a hint that he might have a hidden dark side. 9. 'Toxic' (From Kylie Minogue to Britney Spears) When offered first dibs, Minogue declined. She's probably still sore from kicking herself when 'Toxic' debuted in the U.K. at No. 1 the same week that she entered the chart four spots behind with the less memorable 'Red Blooded Woman.' 8. 'Miss Independent' (From Destiny's Child to Christina Aguilera to Kelly Clarkson) When Destiny's Child refused 'Miss Independent,' producer Rhett Lawrence brought it to Aguilera, who had a go at it but gave it up. It then fell into the lap of Clarkson, who turned it into a smash. Aguilera was naturally miffed about letting the song slip away, but she admitted that Clarkson nailed it. 7. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' (From Celine Dion to Aerosmith) What could Aerosmith possibly have in common with Dion, aside from big hair? The raucous rockers took this schmaltzy Diane Warren tune -- originally intended for the big-voiced pop balladeer -- and turned it into gold. Ten years after they hit big with 'Dude Looks Like a Lady,' they were singing like one themselves. 6. 'Halo' (From Leona Lewis to Beyonce) Simon Cowell takes Lewis' career so seriously that the 'Idol' curmudgeon had this song composed expressly for his protegee. However, Lewis was too busy to record 'Halo,' so it wound up in the hands of Beyonce. Cowell was surely less than his usual jolly self when Beyonce hit big with it. 5. 'Rock Your Body' (From Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake) Superstar producers the Neptunes created this track for Michael Jackson's comeback album, 'Invincible,' but it didn't make the cut. Instead, Timberlake snared it and took it to the Top 5. Ironically, this was the song JT performed with Janet Jackson at Super Bowl XXXVIII during her infamous wardrobe malfunction. 4. 'Since U Been Gone' (From Pink to Hilary Duff to Kelly Clarkson) Clarkson was America's first 'American Idol,' but she was third in line for this song. After Pink and Duff both gave it the thumbs down, Clarkson scooped it up and landed a No. 2 smash, proving she had staying power beyond reality TV. 3. 'Gold Digger' (From Shawnna to Kanye West) West originally created 'Gold Digger' for hip-hop hopeful Shawnna's solo debut, but she rejected it. West reworked the lyrics for himself and then took 'Gold' platinum. Meanwhile, the only precious metal Shawnna's been rocking lately is her tin ear. 2. 'Baby One More Time' (From TLC to Britney Spears) TLC were way too grown for teen pop when they were offered this song, opting for mature tracks like 'Waterfalls' instead. 'One More Time' became a career rocket-launcher for Spears, and it midwifed the rebirth of bubblegum. Chalk up another one for Britney! 1. 'Umbrella' (From Britney Spears to Rihanna) Spears' streak ended when her label's execs stopped accepting songs for her album. The heavens opened instead for Rihanna, who made 'Umbrella' the biggest single in the world. It's one of three trash-picked tracks she has taken to No. 1, along with 'S.O.S' (passed on by Christina Milian) and 'Disturbia.' Kylie Minogue is nuts for turning down "Toxic".That's one of the few Britney Spears songs that I actually like 
Likewise,Michael Jackson is crazy for rejecting "Rock Your Body".It has exactly the type of 'retro/Off The Wall' vibe that 'Invincible' truly needed.Most of the uptempo songs on Invincible aren't too exciting anyway."Rock Your Body" would have livened things up a bit. | |
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Toofunkyinhere said: Britney could record something from her arse and it would top the charts, it's not the song that counts, it's the singer and whether they're "hot" or not.
Update ....she done that already... Da, Da, Da....Emancipation....Free..don't think I ain't..! London 21 Nights...Clap your hands...you know the rest..
James Brown & Michael Jackson RIP, your music still lives with us! | |
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Axchi696 said: Not sure if Michael Jackson passed on "Ain't Nobody" or if it just wasn't ever given to him.
Yeah,I heard this rumor before.I'm sure that bboy87 will give us the scoop  When recording 'Thriller',Michael was also offered these two songs,which he rejected:
"She's Trouble"---recorded by The Musical Youth in 1983 "Mystery"---a Rod Temperton song that was recorded by Manhattan Transfer in 1983,and by Anita Baker in 1986. | |
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Ain't Nobody was written by Rufus memeber David "Hawk" Wolinski with MJ in mind.
He used Chaka Khan as the demo girl(  ) a song she didn't like to begin with, so when MJ passed on the song(I can't blame him since I'm sure he couldn't add anything the sugar & spice that was already provided by Ms.Thing).
Anyway, he persuaded her to overdub the background vocals and he & the band played everything else around her vocals. Which means, the lead vocals you hear from Ain't Nobody today is the one from the "demo tape"  | |
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Harlepolis said: Ain't Nobody was written by Rufus memeber David "Hawk" Wolinski with MJ in mind.
He used Chaka Khan as the demo girl( ) a song she didn't like to begin with, so when MJ passed on the song(I can't blame him since I'm sure he couldn't add anything the sugar & spice that was already provided by Ms.Thing).
Anyway, he persuaded her to overdub the background vocals and he & the band played everything else around her vocals. Which means, the lead vocals you hear from Ain't Nobody today is the one from the "demo tape" For some reason,I can't imagine Michael singing that song It doesn't seem to be his style and it would have sounded out of place on 'Thriller'. | |
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SoulAlive said: Harlepolis said: Ain't Nobody was written by Rufus memeber David "Hawk" Wolinski with MJ in mind.
He used Chaka Khan as the demo girl( ) a song she didn't like to begin with, so when MJ passed on the song(I can't blame him since I'm sure he couldn't add anything the sugar & spice that was already provided by Ms.Thing).
Anyway, he persuaded her to overdub the background vocals and he & the band played everything else around her vocals. Which means, the lead vocals you hear from Ain't Nobody today is the one from the "demo tape" For some reason,I can't imagine Michael singing that song It doesn't seem to be his style and it would have sounded out of place on 'Thriller'.Yep! "Mystery" & "Ain't Nobody" are too demanding vocally and not too pop. They wouldn't be right up his alley. | |
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SoulAlive said: StarCat said: for other artists.
10. 'Disturbia' (From Chris Brown to Rihanna) Brown wrote this song for a rerelease of his 'Exclusive' album. Then Rihanna heard it, and when Brown agreed that it would work better as a female-oriented song, she took it -- to No. 1. In light of recent events, perhaps Brown's allowing his girlfriend to have 'Disturbia' was a hint that he might have a hidden dark side. 9. 'Toxic' (From Kylie Minogue to Britney Spears) When offered first dibs, Minogue declined. She's probably still sore from kicking herself when 'Toxic' debuted in the U.K. at No. 1 the same week that she entered the chart four spots behind with the less memorable 'Red Blooded Woman.' 8. 'Miss Independent' (From Destiny's Child to Christina Aguilera to Kelly Clarkson) When Destiny's Child refused 'Miss Independent,' producer Rhett Lawrence brought it to Aguilera, who had a go at it but gave it up. It then fell into the lap of Clarkson, who turned it into a smash. Aguilera was naturally miffed about letting the song slip away, but she admitted that Clarkson nailed it. 7. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' (From Celine Dion to Aerosmith) What could Aerosmith possibly have in common with Dion, aside from big hair? The raucous rockers took this schmaltzy Diane Warren tune -- originally intended for the big-voiced pop balladeer -- and turned it into gold. Ten years after they hit big with 'Dude Looks Like a Lady,' they were singing like one themselves. 6. 'Halo' (From Leona Lewis to Beyonce) Simon Cowell takes Lewis' career so seriously that the 'Idol' curmudgeon had this song composed expressly for his protegee. However, Lewis was too busy to record 'Halo,' so it wound up in the hands of Beyonce. Cowell was surely less than his usual jolly self when Beyonce hit big with it. 5. 'Rock Your Body' (From Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake) Superstar producers the Neptunes created this track for Michael Jackson's comeback album, 'Invincible,' but it didn't make the cut. Instead, Timberlake snared it and took it to the Top 5. Ironically, this was the song JT performed with Janet Jackson at Super Bowl XXXVIII during her infamous wardrobe malfunction. 4. 'Since U Been Gone' (From Pink to Hilary Duff to Kelly Clarkson) Clarkson was America's first 'American Idol,' but she was third in line for this song. After Pink and Duff both gave it the thumbs down, Clarkson scooped it up and landed a No. 2 smash, proving she had staying power beyond reality TV. 3. 'Gold Digger' (From Shawnna to Kanye West) West originally created 'Gold Digger' for hip-hop hopeful Shawnna's solo debut, but she rejected it. West reworked the lyrics for himself and then took 'Gold' platinum. Meanwhile, the only precious metal Shawnna's been rocking lately is her tin ear. 2. 'Baby One More Time' (From TLC to Britney Spears) TLC were way too grown for teen pop when they were offered this song, opting for mature tracks like 'Waterfalls' instead. 'One More Time' became a career rocket-launcher for Spears, and it midwifed the rebirth of bubblegum. Chalk up another one for Britney! 1. 'Umbrella' (From Britney Spears to Rihanna) Spears' streak ended when her label's execs stopped accepting songs for her album. The heavens opened instead for Rihanna, who made 'Umbrella' the biggest single in the world. It's one of three trash-picked tracks she has taken to No. 1, along with 'S.O.S' (passed on by Christina Milian) and 'Disturbia.' Kylie Minogue is nuts for turning down "Toxic".That's one of the few Britney Spears songs that I actually like
Likewise,Michael Jackson is crazy for rejecting "Rock Your Body".It has exactly the type of 'retro/Off The Wall' vibe that 'Invincible' truly needed.Most of the uptempo songs on Invincible aren't too exciting anyway."Rock Your Body" would have livened things up a bit. Although I hate 'Rock Your Body' and glad Michael turned it down I really wish he had of worked with the Neptunes for Invincible. They've got just the right sound for him, they'd make such a great team. | |
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purplesweat said: Toofunkyinhere said: Britney could record something from her arse and it would top the charts, it's not the song that counts, it's the singer and whether they're "hot" or not.
Britney wasn't exactly hot when Gimme More was released yet it still got to #1. Oh, and Christina co-wrote Miss Independent. I think everyone knows she didn't fully write the song herself but my point was I thought she had a hand in creating it so why was it offered to Destiny's Child first? | |
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I agree,Michael really should have worked with the Neptunes.He still could if he wanted to They're very good at creating retro-sounding jams.You can tell that 'Off The Wall' is one of Pharrell's favorite albums,lol. | |
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In 1981,The Jones Girls were offered a beautiful song called "The Best Is Yet To Come" but they rejected it.A year later,it became a Quiet Storm hit for Grover Washington,Jr,who recorded it with Patti LaBelle on vocals. | |
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Arnotts said: purplesweat said: Britney wasn't exactly hot when Gimme More was released yet it still got to #1. Oh, and Christina co-wrote Miss Independent. I think everyone knows she didn't fully write the song herself but my point was I thought she had a hand in creating it so why was it offered to Destiny's Child first? It was offered to DC, then she got it, wrote more, then handed it on. | |
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SoulAlive said:[quote]In the early 80s,Donna Summer was offered the song "What's Love Got To Do With It" but she turned it down.It became Tina Turner's signature hit.
I think it was first offered to Cliff Richard's manager from the song writer first.. Da, Da, Da....Emancipation....Free..don't think I ain't..! London 21 Nights...Clap your hands...you know the rest..
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On Jody Watley's 1987 hit "Still A Thrill",she sings in a very deep,Grace Jones-like voice and there's a reason for that: the song was originally intended for Grace Jones! When Jody got her hands on the track,she decided to sing it the way that Grace would have. | |
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SoulAlive said: StarCat said: for other artists.
10. 'Disturbia' (From Chris Brown to Rihanna) Brown wrote this song for a rerelease of his 'Exclusive' album. Then Rihanna heard it, and when Brown agreed that it would work better as a female-oriented song, she took it -- to No. 1. In light of recent events, perhaps Brown's allowing his girlfriend to have 'Disturbia' was a hint that he might have a hidden dark side. 9. 'Toxic' (From Kylie Minogue to Britney Spears) When offered first dibs, Minogue declined. She's probably still sore from kicking herself when 'Toxic' debuted in the U.K. at No. 1 the same week that she entered the chart four spots behind with the less memorable 'Red Blooded Woman.' 8. 'Miss Independent' (From Destiny's Child to Christina Aguilera to Kelly Clarkson) When Destiny's Child refused 'Miss Independent,' producer Rhett Lawrence brought it to Aguilera, who had a go at it but gave it up. It then fell into the lap of Clarkson, who turned it into a smash. Aguilera was naturally miffed about letting the song slip away, but she admitted that Clarkson nailed it. 7. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' (From Celine Dion to Aerosmith) What could Aerosmith possibly have in common with Dion, aside from big hair? The raucous rockers took this schmaltzy Diane Warren tune -- originally intended for the big-voiced pop balladeer -- and turned it into gold. Ten years after they hit big with 'Dude Looks Like a Lady,' they were singing like one themselves. 6. 'Halo' (From Leona Lewis to Beyonce) Simon Cowell takes Lewis' career so seriously that the 'Idol' curmudgeon had this song composed expressly for his protegee. However, Lewis was too busy to record 'Halo,' so it wound up in the hands of Beyonce. Cowell was surely less than his usual jolly self when Beyonce hit big with it. 5. 'Rock Your Body' (From Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake) Superstar producers the Neptunes created this track for Michael Jackson's comeback album, 'Invincible,' but it didn't make the cut. Instead, Timberlake snared it and took it to the Top 5. Ironically, this was the song JT performed with Janet Jackson at Super Bowl XXXVIII during her infamous wardrobe malfunction. 4. 'Since U Been Gone' (From Pink to Hilary Duff to Kelly Clarkson) Clarkson was America's first 'American Idol,' but she was third in line for this song. After Pink and Duff both gave it the thumbs down, Clarkson scooped it up and landed a No. 2 smash, proving she had staying power beyond reality TV. 3. 'Gold Digger' (From Shawnna to Kanye West) West originally created 'Gold Digger' for hip-hop hopeful Shawnna's solo debut, but she rejected it. West reworked the lyrics for himself and then took 'Gold' platinum. Meanwhile, the only precious metal Shawnna's been rocking lately is her tin ear. 2. 'Baby One More Time' (From TLC to Britney Spears) TLC were way too grown for teen pop when they were offered this song, opting for mature tracks like 'Waterfalls' instead. 'One More Time' became a career rocket-launcher for Spears, and it midwifed the rebirth of bubblegum. Chalk up another one for Britney! 1. 'Umbrella' (From Britney Spears to Rihanna) Spears' streak ended when her label's execs stopped accepting songs for her album. The heavens opened instead for Rihanna, who made 'Umbrella' the biggest single in the world. It's one of three trash-picked tracks she has taken to No. 1, along with 'S.O.S' (passed on by Christina Milian) and 'Disturbia.' Kylie Minogue is nuts for turning down "Toxic".That's one of the few Britney Spears songs that I actually like
Likewise,Michael Jackson is crazy for rejecting "Rock Your Body".It has exactly the type of 'retro/Off The Wall' vibe that 'Invincible' truly needed.Most of the uptempo songs on Invincible aren't too exciting anyway."Rock Your Body" would have livened things up a bit. agreed the uptempo rejects that justin took are better then any uptempo song on invincible. does why from 3T count as a reject ? because it was written for HIStory and he gave it to his nephews | |
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trueiopian said: Dim All The Lights (From Rod Stewart to Donna Summers)
Yeah,Donna wrote this song and was planning to give it to Rod Stewart to record.Apparently,he wanted to get into disco music and requested a song from Donna.I don't know if she ever delivered it to him,but I'm sure he would have objected to one line in the song.... turn my brown body white
Interestingly,Casablanca Records tried to persuade Donna to give up either "Hot Stuff" or "Bad Girls" to her newly signed labelmate Cher.Donna was like "no fuckin way!"....lol...she wisely kept those two songs for herself. | |
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Axchi696 said: "Holiday" by Madonna was rejected by Mary Wilson.
"Open Your Heart" by Madge was rejected by both The Temptations and Cyndi Lauper, before Madonna re-wrote the lyrics. The music for "La Isla Bonita" was passed over by Michael Jackson; Madonna wrote the lyrics later. All of those songs became big hits for Madonna,which shows that she has a perfect ear for pop music. | |
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There was a song the Beatles were supposed to release as a first single, but they rejected it. That song became a #1 smash for another group instead. | |
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Tina Turner hates that song by the way. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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thesexofit said: Wasn't Olivia Newton Johns "physical" intended for Rod Stewart? I dont think it ever reached his managers or whatever, but I think it was written with him in mind?
Olivia actually walk in the studio during the time the producers finished the instrumental track of Physical, the song intended for Rod Stewart. But Olivia (already loving the demo straight away) was under the impression that the song was made for her! | |
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2freaky4church1 said: Tina Turner hates that song by the way.
what song? "What's Love Got To With It"? | |
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Timmy84 said: A LOT of Taylor Dayne songs were originally offered to Whitney but Clive turned them down:
"Love Will Lead You Back" (Patti also could've turned this one down, damn how many fucking songs was Patti offered!? DAMN! )
"Tell It To My Heart" "I'll Always Love You" (the Taylor Dayne hit) Taylor in turn was offered "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?". Everything Changes (written by Diane Warren) was intended for Taylor Dayne. It ended up being recorded by CCM artist Kathy Troccoli (who was also one of Taylor Dayne's backing vocalists at the time!). | |
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Timmy84 said: A LOT of Taylor Dayne songs were originally offered to Whitney but Clive turned them down:
"Love Will Lead You Back" (Patti also could've turned this one down, damn how many fucking songs was Patti offered!? DAMN! )
"Tell It To My Heart" "I'll Always Love You" (the Taylor Dayne hit) Those are three good songs.Funny how Clive rejected those for Whitney's album,but he had no problem accepting a crap song like "Love Will Save The Day" (arguably,one of Whitney's worst songs). | |
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SoulAlive said: trueiopian said: The Pleasure Principle (From Prince to Janet Jackson)
 seriously?
Here I found this.... One of Janet's few songs in the '80's and '90's that wasn't written by her or Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Legend has it the song was originally submitted to Prince, who rarely took songs that he didn't write. Monte Moir wrote the song, who was a keyboard player for the Prince-produced group The Time. While "The Pleasure Principle" wasn't a massive pop hit for Jackson, it's a favorite for R&B lovers and her fans. Plus, the video had classic choreography -- letting us all know Janet is one of the greatest dancers in mainstream-pop music. Also La Isla Bonita ( From Michael Jackson to Madonna) | |
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SoulAlive said: Harlepolis said: Ain't Nobody was written by Rufus memeber David "Hawk" Wolinski with MJ in mind.
He used Chaka Khan as the demo girl( ) a song she didn't like to begin with, so when MJ passed on the song(I can't blame him since I'm sure he couldn't add anything the sugar & spice that was already provided by Ms.Thing).
Anyway, he persuaded her to overdub the background vocals and he & the band played everything else around her vocals. Which means, the lead vocals you hear from Ain't Nobody today is the one from the "demo tape" For some reason,I can't imagine Michael singing that song It doesn't seem to be his style and it would have sounded out of place on 'Thriller'.I think he could've pulled it off, but Chaka KILT it "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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Interesting.....all of those songs are fairly bad. | |
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SoulAlive said: Axchi696 said: Not sure if Michael Jackson passed on "Ain't Nobody" or if it just wasn't ever given to him.
Yeah,I heard this rumor before.I'm sure that bboy87 will give us the scoop When recording 'Thriller',Michael was also offered these two songs,which he rejected:
"She's Trouble"---recorded by The Musical Youth in 1983 "Mystery"---a Rod Temperton song that was recorded by Manhattan Transfer in 1983,and by Anita Baker in 1986. Yeahm Michael recorded She's Trouble for Thriller but it didn't make the album, Musical Youth and Scott Baio later did it Mystery was said to have been for Michael, but I'm not too sure Another thing, 2 songs that Michael recorded were later done by Siedah Garrett Got The Hots was later re-recorded and rewritten, becoming "Baby Got It's Bad" and Groove Of Midnight Why by 3T was originally planned for HIStory. They heard it and Michael gave it to them, replacing his lead vocals with theirs "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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Harlepolis said: Ain't Nobody was written by Rufus memeber David "Hawk" Wolinski with MJ in mind.
He used Chaka Khan as the demo girl( ) a song she didn't like to begin with, so when MJ passed on the song(I can't blame him since I'm sure he couldn't add anything the sugar & spice that was already provided by Ms.Thing).
Anyway, he persuaded her to overdub the background vocals and he & the band played everything else around her vocals. Which means, the lead vocals you hear from Ain't Nobody today is the one from the "demo tape" I'm glad Michael dumped that and Chaka tore that song up. I bet she LOVES it by now.  | |
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SoulAlive said: 2freaky4church1 said: Tina Turner hates that song by the way.
what song? "What's Love Got To With It"? Hate in past tense. I think she's used to it since it brought her back on top. | |
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trueiopian said: Dim All The Lights (From Rod Stewart to Donna Summers) There is one Donna Summer and that is enough. I don't think it was qualified as rejected. She chickened out and never gave it to him. "Don't You Forget About Me" definately sounds like a Billy Idol tune (it was written by his producer of his biggest albums, Keith Forsey, a Donna collaborater from back in the day). Billy covered it years later. One of the most famous I don't see listed (sorry if it has been posted) was Stevie Nicks being offered Heart's first number one, "These Dreams". | |
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