One of Dylan's most successful tracks was originally meant for the Everly Brothers.
Last October, in “8 Hits From the ’70s Written (And Then Given Away) by Famous Artists,” I included Yvonne Elliman’s “If I Can’t Have You” on the list and wrote, “The Bee Gees wrote so many songs for other people that I actually could have done this whole article about them.” Well, this is that article. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article
She ended up covering the track years later. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article
Clarkson's 2003 single was originally meant for Destiny's Child.
The person behind the hit might be as famous as the person singing it. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article
David Bowie originally wrote this song for Elvis Presley.
The pop hit was originally meant for the Australian star but she turned it down. This song was originally intended to be sung by Rod Stewart. But what happens when the intended artist passes on the song? Lambert's biggest hit was actually written by P!nk and songwriter, Max Martin.
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TLC actually turned down this hit song, but that seemed to work in Britney’s favor, huh?
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Since the song came out in 2006 and became a huge success, Milian has yet to release new music.
Others like to shop their songs around, trying to find the highest bidder before attempting to sing it themselves.
The song was actually written by Bruno Mars under the title ‘F*@! Her famous single 'Party In The U.S.A' was actually written by Essex lass Jessie J.They are both giants in the pop scene but that doesn't mean that they can't help each other out every now and then.The UK's biggest chart show Top 10 this week...
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Take Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You." Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article
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Whether writing tributes in memoriam, in admiration and sometimes even in jest, here are 15 musicians who wrote songs about other musicians.
Rihanna's hit dance track was infamously passed on by Christina Milian. When Spears rejected it, Gaga saved it for her own album instead. Features However, due to contractual obligations, she had to give it up and the hit track went to Blondie. Many musicians don’t write their own songs. All 73 Songs Sia Has Written for Other Artists, Ranked Stefania D'Alessandro, Kevin Winter, Tyler Golden, Kevin Mazur, Michael Tran—Getty Images; Photo Illustration by Kenneth Bachor for TIME
Turns out Drake had originally penned the track for Rihanna however when the Bajan star passed on the song, Rita scooped it up and took it to a whole new level! The 'Furious 7' song written as a tribute to the late Paul Walker was originally offered to Eminem. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article
That’s what songwriters are for.
Before B.o.B and Bruno Mars made this hit song famous, it was offered to Lupe Fiasco. As Ken Goes of tunecore.com explains, artists who wish to record songs written by others cannot just go into a studio and record them. Peter LordSongwriter Interviews.
The iconic Cee Lo Green song was written by none other than Bruno Mars. 'Sugar' - Maroon 5 (Written by Mike Posner) Oh yes! Whether or not you chose to remember it, Taylor Swift started out as a country artist and penned this classic song for country music group Little Big Town. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article
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Her management said no, Rihanna said yes, and the rest is history.