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  2. Aug 6, 2024 · From Billy Joel’s inability to resist a good Beethoven melody to Lady Gaga’s sampling of rhapsodic violin solos, here are the greatest examples of classical samples in pop. In 19 cases of chicken and egg, we explore the times pop artists were influenced by their classical predecessors.

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    • Rolling in the Deep – Adele. Adele’s powerful anthem, “Rolling in the Deep,” finds inspiration in the classical world through Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.”
    • All by Myself – Eric Carmen. Eric Carmen’s poignant ballad, “All By Myself,” derives its melody from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninoff’s composition is beautifully translated into Carmen’s heartfelt lyrics, resulting in a timeless pop classic that resonates with feelings of loneliness and longing.
    • Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen stands as a true masterpiece that transcends genres, seamlessly blending rock, opera, and classical elements into an epic and unforgettable musical journey.
    • Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles. The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” showcases the band’s artistic evolution, incorporating classical influences in its arrangement.
  3. You may be hearing a famous piece of classical music. It may sound strange, but huge pop acts like Blackpink, Little Mix, Celine Dion, Oasis and many more have taken inspiration from...

  4. The best-selling tracks to have sampled classical music over the last 25 years have been revealed by Classic FM, with Muse, David Guetta, Beyoncé and Little Mix all making the list.

  5. Aug 6, 2014 · If you believed that concertos and chart hits were entirely separate beasts, think again. BBC Culture picks five pop songs that betray their classical origins.

  6. We look at eight times that classical music and classical composers like Borodin, Chopin, and others inspired pop music hits.

  7. From The Beach Boys to Sting, Jeremy Pound selects 11 great pop and rock songs inspired by themes and melodies from classical music.