Bach's music is an endless source of inspiration for songwriters and composers across the musical spectrum. Sometimes the fact that a song was influenced by Bach is impossible to miss. But other times it's so subtle that you would only know if the songwriter actually admitted that Bach was the kickingoff point for their tune.

Sources:
Paul Simon interview:    • Paul Simon On His Writing Process for...  
Paul McCartney interview:    • Paul McCartney – Blackbird (The Beatl...  
Carl Wilson interview:    • Video  
Ron Altbach interview:    • Lady Lynda (Al Jardine, Ron Altbach, ...  

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