#993. Lineage of Song: “She Loves You”

 

“She Loves You”

“All You Need is Love”

Here’s a twist, the Beatles working their own song into another of their songs. In college I referenced this during a discussion on techniques in poetry (classic literature is full of references, the most famous example being Dante filling Hell with everyone he didn’t like).

#992. Lineage of Song: “Live and Let Die”

Paul McCartney

Guns N’ Roses

Here’s one of the most famous rock covers! Another I can’t believe took this long to list!

#991. Lineage of Song: “Let Me Die in My Footsteps”

 

Bob Dylan

Jason Bennett

Here’s one I’m very proud to include. Jason Bennett was a local folk singer when I lived in Colorado Springs. When I first met him he was merely the husband of a coworker at Borders, and he’d perform in our Seattle’s Best Coffee. He became a friend. He was a big fan of Bob Dylan in addition to his originals, corralling a bunch of local talent to record Positively Pikes Peak, which received interest from the Grammys. Eventually his wife got sick of him pursuing his music, and left him. As far as I can tell he continues to this day.

#990. Lineage of Song: “Now and Then”

John Lennon

The Beatles

Nearly two years ago, when I was reviving this blog and headed toward Lineage territory, I shared this when it was first released. I’m still in utter amazement and filled with gratitude that it happened. What a great coda to one of the great cultural touchstones of the modern era.