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22 Songs You Won't Believe Were Originally Written For Other People
5. 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' was recorded by Britney Spears but written for TLC.
In a recent interview TLC were asked why they rejected the song that went on to give Britney Spears worldwide fame. "I'm not saying 'hit me baby.' No disrespect to Britney" T-Boz said. "It's good for her. But was I going to say 'hit me baby one more time'? Hell no!"
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