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 kicking-off 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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