14 Bizarro Origins of Famous Songs

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14 Bizarro Origins of Famous Songs

You've whistled along in the car, screamed them out from the shower, sang them at the cabaret, and maybe even performed with your grandmother to one of these at your distant friend’s wedding. But would you ever know the dark origins of Van Halen's "Jump" or Hanson's philosophical dialogue in "MMMbop"? The answers might not be as evident or innocent as you think. Here are the fascinating backstories behind 14 well-known songs.

You may think you remember every word to your favorite songs, but do you know who composed them? Some of the most skilled musicians have managed to get by with a little help from their (ahem) friends - both lyrically and musically.

So if you're interested in learning more about the origins of absolutely classic bangers like “Aint No Mountain High Enough” and David Bowie's “Fame”--turns out John Lennon was involved! So look, what are you waiting for?! Consider us your conductor and we are vigorously instructing you to scroll down!

Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway Breakaway Performed by Kelly Clarkson FROM TWE PRINCESS DIARIES2 ROYAL E ENGAGEMENT CRACKED.COM ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAFE Written by Avril Lavigne in 2004, Breakaway was originally intended to be on Lavigne's 2002 debut album, Let Go. Lavigne offered the song to Clarkson because, in her opinion, it reminded her of a church song. RRY S GOLD MAXI-SING

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Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl iHeart K RADIO 102.7 USFN RF CRACKED.COM Co-written by Pharrell Williams, Stefani's first #1 hit song, Hollaback Girl, was written in response to Courtney Love derisively calling Stefani a cheerleader. Pharrell claims that Naomi Campbell inspired the chorus when she said, in response to someone trying to get her attention by screaming, I have a name, I'm not no hollaback girl. RRY S GOLD MAXI-SING

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