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21 Famous Songs Inspired by Real-Life Events
What real-life events inspired these iconic hit songs?
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21 Iconic Hit Songs Inspired By Real-Life Events 
21. Hurricane 
20. Ohio 
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18. Rosanna 
17. My Sharona 
16. Lola 
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14. Roxanne 
13. Fast Car 
12. Zombie 
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10. Sweet Child O' Mine 
9. Sunday Bloody Sunday 
8. I Don't Like Mondays 
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6. Layla 
5. Candle In The Wind 
4. Tears In Heaven 
3. American Pie - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
2. Hey Jude 
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Behind many of popular music most memorable choruses lie dramatic real-world events. From a burning Swiss casino and deadly shootings to heartfelt romances and historical tributes, these 21 famous songs were shaped directly by true stories.
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