John Lennon looked like he'd 'rather be anywhere else' during Beatles song by Paul McCartney
John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the legendary duo behind The Beatles' hits, are celebrated as some of the most iconic songwriters in history.
In their salad days, Paul and John would collaborate at their childhood homes, but as time went on and their musical tastes evolved, they began crafting tunes separately before coming together to refine them. Every Beatles track penned by John and Paul was stamped with the Lennon-McCartney label, honoring a pact they made before skyrocketing to stardom. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Post-Beatles, John didn't hold back his thoughts on Paul's compositions, openly critiquing his contributions to Abbey Road, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and the hit single Let it Be.
Reflecting on Let it Be, John remarked in a 1980 interview: "That's Paul. What can you say? Nothing to do with The Beatles. It could've been Wings. I don't know what he's thinking when he writes 'Let It Be'."
Not every song was a hit with the band either. Your Mother Should Know, penned by Paul at his London pad and inspired by a line from the 1961 British movie A Taste of Honey, didn't resonate with everyone.
Embracing the old-timey music hall vibe similar to When I'm Sixty-Four, it was featured in the 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour, complete with a nostalgic musical...
Source: themirror.com/Dan Haygarth
