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Hits That Strike A Chord: Find Out Which Popular Songs Are Actually About Historical Events

“Photograph” by Def Leppard

As 1983 rolled on, Def Leppard was ready to release their first hit, “Photograph,” to an unsuspecting world. And while this song is pretty famous, we’re sure you have no idea to whom it’s dedicated.

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Def Leppard’s lead singer, Joe Elliot, felt torn up because he realized that he’d never get the chance to win Marilyn Monroe’s love and decided to write her a song expressing this sad longing. Isn’t it romantic?

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