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Pop songs inspired by classical music
The great composers behind iconic hits
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How often have you listened to a piece of contemporary music and recognized a classical tune? It's no coincidence that many rock and pop artists have turned to classical music for inspiration. In fact, the work of some of the great composers of the age have been cleverly used as the foundation for numerous iconic hits.
Click through and take note of these songs you probably didn't know were inspired by classical music.
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