These People Are the Inspirations Behind Some of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever Written

Published on 05/30/2018
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“Like A Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan (1965)

No Bob Dylan song was ever able to recreate the success of “Like a Rolling Stone”! People admired the song’s free-verse nature. According to the musician, it was about a debutante who would end up becoming an outcast. People have speculated that it was about actress and model Edie Sedgewick!

“Like A Rolling Stone” By Bob Dylan 1965

“Like A Rolling Stone” By Bob Dylan 1965

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“Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton (1977)

When Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd first met, she was married to George Harrison. The two would later get together and the love between the two would serve as the inspiration of “Wonderful Tonight”. The song is something like a sequel to the song “Layla”, in which he also proclaimed his feelings for Boyd.

“Wonderful Tonight” By Eric Clapton 1977

“Wonderful Tonight” By Eric Clapton 1977

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