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Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' Is A Nod To ... Big Star?

Her manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's 'September Gurls.'By James Montgomery Katy Perry?s "California Gurls" Photo: Chelsea Lauren/ FilmMagic You might not realize it, what with the redonkulously catchy chorus, the Snoop cameo or the lyrical mentions of Daisy Dukes-wearing beach babes who will melt your popsicle, but Katy Perry's brand-new "California Gurls," the summer-ready first single from her upcoming Teenage Dream album, is actually a tribute to...

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11:15 on May 13 2010

Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' Is A Nod To ... Big Star?

MTV.com News — Her manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's 'September Gurls.'By James Montgomery Katy Perry?s "California Gurls" Photo: Chelsea Laure... more info
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VH1 News — Katy Perry's "California Gurls" is a nod to ... Big Star? Her manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's "September Gurls." more info
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