Probably the most famous of all the weirdest classic rock songs out there, fans often either love or hate “I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles. A standout track on Magical Mystery Tour, this song was ...

I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you read it or let it pass through your own lips in a giddy, longing breath. It has too many "t"s and a stutter in the middle, just like the tha-wump ...

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Weird Al Yankovic has been the creative genius behind some of the best parody songs ever made. "Eat It," "Smells Like Nirvana," "Dare To Be Stupid" - the list goes on and on and on. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG ...

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