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Album: The Rutles (1978)
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  • The Rutles were a Beatles parody band created by Monty Python members Eric Idle and Neil Innes. Although the song is an obvious quasi-parody of The Beatles' remake of "Twist and Shout," the guitar solos are borrowed from Heart's "Crazy On You." >>>
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    Sean - Chicago, IL

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