'Eleanor Rigby' Inspiration Revealed + More

Posted on Nov 11th 2008 12:00PM by Ashley Iasimone
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Paul McCartney revealed the identity of the woman who inspired the Beatles' song 'Eleanor Rigby.' McCartney donated a Liverpool City Hospital accounts log to charity, which revealed that an E. Rigby was a scullery maid who worked there.

A new Bruce Springsteen song will premiere during 'Sunday Night Football' on November 16.

The Pretenders are planning a full-scale tour for 2009 to promote their latest album, 'Break Up the Concrete.'

Vampire Weekend are set to perform their song 'The Kids Don't Stand a Chance' with Chromeo at the mtvU Woodie Awards, and the Cool Kids will be performing 'Delivery Man' with Asher Roth.