Bruno Mars Wrote 1 of His Hit Songs When He Stopped Trying to Be Better Than The Beatles – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Bruno Mars wanted to write music that was better than The Beatles songs. Subsequently, he became frustrated with himself. Then he made a comment which inspired one of his hit songs.

Mars debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, includes reggae influences. During a 2010 interview with the New York Daily News, Mars was asked where this influence originated. In Hawaii, some of the biggest radio stations are reggae, he replied. The local bands are heavily influenced by Bob Marley.

Mars discussed the impact of reggae. That music brings people together, he said. Its not urban music or pop music. Its just songs. Thats what makes it cross over so well. The song comes first.

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Subsequently, Mars was asked about The Lazy Song, a reggae-pop track from Doo-Wops & Hooligans. He was asked if he was lazy. I hope my body of work proves Im not, he responded. That song just came out of the studio.

Mars discussed what happened in the studio. We were trying to make a song that was better than The Beatles, he recalled. We were trying to be magical and historic. After five hours, it all turned to rubbish.

The frustration got to me and I said, Today I dont feel like doing anything at all,' he added. That opened up everyones eyes.

Mars revealed his attitude about ambition. When youre overshooting, you get the worst work, he opined. When youre relaxed, you have your best. Im a light kind of guy.

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The Lazy Song became a hit for Mars. It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 27 weeks. The songs parent album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, was an even bigger hit. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, remaining on the chart for 581 weeks.

The Lazy Song was also a hit in The Beatles native United Kingdom. According to The Official Charts Company, the track was No. 1 for one of its 34 weeks on the U.K. chart. Meanwhile, Doo-Wops & Hooligans topped the U.K. chart for two weeks. It remained on the chart for 252 weeks altogether.

The Lazy Song was popular even if Mars didnt think it was on the level of The Beatles songs.

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