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"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."Oct 9, 2018

Paul McCartney: "He was a lovely guy and a very brave man and had a wonderful sense of humor. He is really just my baby brother." "We were school friends together, you know. And we joined the Beatles together and went through all of that together so … it's a very sad day."

George Harrison bowed his head and strode into the church in a hooded raincoat. Among other guests at the service were Elton John, Sting, actress Joanna Lumley, fashion photographer David Bailey and George Martin, the producer who used to be known as the fifth Beatle.Jun 9, 1998

Paul said that "by the time we made "Abbey Road ", John and I were openly critical of each other's music and I felt John wasn't much interested in performing anything he hadn't written himself... So I felt the split coming. And John kept saying we were musically standing still."

The former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney had a heart operation last September to open blocked arteries, it emerged today. McCartney underwent a coronary angioplasty at a private London hospital. A friend of the star said today: "It was a routine procedure and Paul is in excellent health.Jan 2, 2008

It lifts everything, in a joyous way. So, yeah, I had a great time.” For Starr, who has enjoyed a supremely successful solo career since The Beatles split, remains close friends with McCartney despite their changing landscape: “We're still pals,” he said of their relationship.Jan 11, 2021

The 'Concert for George' was the perfect tribute to him, the most poignant moment came when his two close friends Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton came together for a special performance of his classic song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'.Jul 9, 2020

Pete Shotton, known in Beatles lore as John Lennon's best friend during their childhood days in Liverpool and a member of Quarrymen, has passed away.Mar 25, 2017

In total, Jackson has had 52 cosmetic procedures, a world record for the most procedures ever undergone by one person. "I didn't set out to break, to set a world record, it was never my ambition, it's just that I had so much done," she said.Apr 5, 2011

Paul McCartney says The Beatles suffered from mental health issues: “There were a lot of things we had to work through” Paul McCartney has said that The Beatles most likely suffered from mental health issues, but they were reluctant to discuss it at the height of their fame.Dec 7, 2020

Sir Paul McCartney didn't have "much time" to have mental health problems at the height of his musical fame. The 78-year-old Beatles legend admitted fame has had an impact on his wellbeing, causing him to turn to alcohol, but he refused to allow himself to wallow in his low feelings and became his "own psychiatrist".Aug 11, 2020

John called Paul his family

According to the radio DJ, John said, “He's like a brother. I love him. Families, we certainly have our ups and downs and quarrels. But at the end of the day, when it's all said and done, I would do anything for him.Dec 8, 2021

“I said, 'I got to go to Boston' and he goes,” says Ringo pausing for breath as the memory takes over him, “It was the last words I heard him say actually. He said 'D'ya want me to come with ya?Oct 19, 2022

When John was shot four times in the back and chest with hollow bullets from Chapman's . 38 handgun, Yoko ducked from the noise. She turned around, saw her husband on the ground, and screamed, “John's been shot!”Oct 13, 2021

Paul McCartney's three iconic solo albums (McCartney, McCartney II, and McCartney III) are to be made available together for the first time as a limited-edition boxset, out 5 August 2022.Jun 21, 2022

While many of the songs on the list will have a staunch place in McCartney's heart, one song will always be regarded as his favourite—'God Only Knows' by Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.Mar 16, 2021

McCartney's biggest Hot 100 hit is Wings' “Silly Love Songs,” which ruled the weekly chart for five non-consecutive weeks in May, June and July of 1976. His second biggest hit is his chart-topping collaboration with Michael Jackson, “Say Say Say,” which spent six weeks at No. 1 in late 1983 and early 1984.Jun 16, 2022

Lennon's will cut out his eldest son Julian, a child from his first marriage. Julian contested the will on the grounds that Yoko Ono had unduly influenced his father into drafting the will.

As expected, Paul McCartney has been announced as one of the headliners at the 2022 Glastonbury Festival. His June 25 performance will take place two years after he was scheduled to do the honors there for the giant festival's 50th anniversary. (Glastonbury was not held in 2020 and 2021, due to the pandemic.)

New (stylised as NEW) is the sixteenth solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney, released on 11 October 2013 through MPL Communications, Hear Music, and Universal International.

All that mattered at that precise instant in history was that “A World Without Love” was written for Peter and Gordon by Paul McCartney (and credited to Lennon-McCartney, like all of McCartney and John Lennon's songs were then, no matter who wrote what) and therefore infused with the magic of the Beatles, which meant ...Jun 27, 2019

"Dear Boy" was also written as a message to Linda McCartney's ex-husband. In the 2012 RAM Special Edition Documentary, McCartney describes the song as written about Linda's former husband, Joseph Melville See Jr., and the things he hadn't seen in her.

"The End" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. It was composed by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was the last song recorded collectively by all four Beatles, and is the final song of the medley that constitutes the majority of side two of the album.

“I said, 'I got to go to Boston' and he goes,” says Ringo pausing for breath as the memory takes over him, “It was the last words I heard him say actually. He said 'D'ya want me to come with ya?Oct 19, 2022

In 1980, he released the second album in his self-titled series, McCartney II. Once again on the cusp of new music trends, he included heavy use of synthesizers and electronic beats.Jun 18, 2022

Lennon dismissed any deep meaning to the mysterious lyrics: I threw the line in—"the Walrus was Paul"—just to confuse everybody a bit more. It could have been "the fox terrier is Paul". I mean, it's just a bit of poetry.

Looking at the best selling albums of the decade helps, if you simply separate the solo artists from the bands. The number one album of the 80s was Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms, but the number two and three spots were taken by an American male solo artist. Michael Jackson, with Thriller and Bad.

The 1980s saw the emergence of electronic dance music and new wave, also known as Modern Rock. As disco fell out of fashion in the decade's early years, genres such as post-disco, Italo disco, Euro disco, and dance-pop became more popular. Rock music continued to enjoy a wide audience.

In many respects Paul McCartney was the group's most rounded musician, and possibly even its best guitarist. It was he that devised many of the riffs and even played some of the most memorable solos, such as on Taxman (Revolver), Ticket To Ride and his killer Epiphone Casino (opens in new tab) riff on Paperback Writer.Jun 25, 2022

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, topped the charts 13 times. This is just as a solo artist — Jackson had even more as part of his childhood band, The Jackson 5. But as a solo artist, he had 13 No.Sep 28, 2020

According to the radio DJ, John said, “He's like a brother. I love him. Families, we certainly have our ups and downs and quarrels. But at the end of the day, when it's all said and done, I would do anything for him.Dec 8, 2021

"Here Today" is a song by Paul McCartney from his 1982 album Tug of War. He wrote the song as a tribute to his relationship with John Lennon, who was murdered in 1980.

The slickness of the group on-stage took Clapton aback, and he admitted that ever before seeing them live, he “was very, very suspicious about what they were up to.” However, Clapton had to admit he was the one in the wrong and reevaluated his opinion.Mar 25, 2022

In the book Freddie Mercury: A Life in His Own Words, the Queen legend opened up on his admiration for the Beatle, saying: “John Lennon was larger than life, and an absolute genius.Apr 22, 2020

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral takes place at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II has bee revealed as a big fan of The Beatles who expressed deep concern at the attack on George Harrison in his own home in 1999, a German ex-MEP who knew the legendary band himself from their days in Hamburg has revealed.Sep 24, 2022

“John Lennon was definitely my favourite Beatle, hands down,” he told Rolling Stone in 1993. “I don't know who wrote what parts of what Beatles songs, but Paul McCartney embarrasses me. Lennon was obviously disturbed [laughs]. So I could relate to that.”Nov 6, 2021

Lennon's will cut out his eldest son Julian, a child from his first marriage. Julian contested the will on the grounds that Yoko Ono had unduly influenced his father into drafting the will.

How did the other Beatles react? On the day after the murder, bandmate George Harrison issued a statement for the press, saying: "After all we went through together, I had and still have great love and respect for him. "I am shocked and stunned. To rob a life is the ultimate robbery in life.Dec 8, 2021

John Lennon opened up a little more about the song and how it allowed him to reflect on his past abuse behaviour: “I couldn't express myself and I hit. I fought men and I hit women.Mar 22, 2021

For more than 40 years, the name Pete Best has been synonymous with the notion of the man who so nearly had it all. One day he was the drummer with The Beatles; the next he wasn't.Apr 7, 2007

Not only had Harrison become tired of Lennon's partner Yoko Ono and her continued involvement with not only The Beatles, but he also began struggling with day-to-day life. Lennon, meanwhile, had grown increasingly jealous of Harrison's improving songwriting ability.Jun 20, 2020

In his new book, Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, McCartney is taking a look back at his friendship with John Lennon, including all of their tense years with one another that bordered on hatred, and how they managed to rebuild their friendship before Lennon's tragic death in 1980.Nov 4, 2021

According to the radio DJ, John said, “He's like a brother. I love him. Families, we certainly have our ups and downs and quarrels. But at the end of the day, when it's all said and done, I would do anything for him.Dec 8, 2021

Reflecting later on the work, Lennon commented during an interview with David Sheff: “One of George's best songs. One of my favourites of his, too. He's clear on that song. His mind and his music are clear.Mar 20, 2022

Watch McCartney 3, 2, 1 Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)

McCartney 3,2,1 is a 2021 American documentary miniseries starring British musician Paul McCartney and producer Rick Rubin.

2021 Six Episode Series on Hulu: Producer Rick Rubin interviews Paul McCartney on his work with the Beatles, Wings, and as a solo artist, including stories about his personal relationships t...

Disney+ Directed by three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson ('The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'They Shall Not Grow Old'), 'The Beatles: Get Back' is a three-part documentary series that takes audiences back in time to the band's intimate recording sessions during a pivotal moment in music history.

Streaming on Roku. Paul McCartney Really Is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison, a documentary movie starring and Lance Lewman is available to stream now. Watch it on Tubi - Free Movies & TV, The Roku Channel or Prime Video on your Roku device.

Paul McCartney: "He was a lovely guy and a very brave man and had a wonderful sense of humor. He is really just my baby brother." "We were school friends together, you know. And we joined the Beatles together and went through all of that together so … it's a very sad day."

For Starr, who has enjoyed a supremely successful solo career since The Beatles split, remains close friends with McCartney despite their changing landscape: “We're still pals,” he said of their relationship. “We don't hang out with each other a lot.Jan 11, 2021

John Lennon gave his famous interview to Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone magazine at the end of 1970, a few days before the release of the most important solo-Beatle record, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.Dec 21, 2000

On the day of John Lennon's murder, The Beatle spent his final evening doing what he loved most: working in the studio with his beloved wife, Yoko Ono, creating the hauntingly fitting 'Walking On Thin Ice'.Dec 9, 2021

"Here Today" is a song by Paul McCartney from his 1982 album Tug of War. He wrote the song as a tribute to his relationship with John Lennon, who was murdered in 1980.

Yoko Ono Quotes

A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. You have to dream before your dreams can come true. All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

I Have a Dream, speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., that was delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. A call for equality and freedom, it became one of the defining moments of the civil rights movement and one of the most iconic speeches in American history.Oct 25, 2022

Paul McCartney, like most people, has a favorite Beatles song, and it's a surprising one. In a new appearance on The Zane Lowe Show, Sir Paul says the Beatles song he's listened to the most is “Let It Be,” but his favorite is “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number),” which is the b-side to “Let It Be.”Dec 22, 2020

Though experimenting with vegetarianism in the sixties, John was the only Beatle who didn't become a full-time vegetarian and always ended up eating meat. 55.Oct 9, 2015

(1964) (United States). It was the only song from a Broadway show released by the band. The Beatles' version is sung by Paul McCartney, who is accompanied by George Harrison and John Lennon on dueling acoustic, classical guitars played in a Spanish style over a bolero bongo beat played by Ringo Starr.

"The End" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. It was composed by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was the last song recorded collectively by all four Beatles, and is the final song of the medley that constitutes the majority of side two of the album.

McCartney and Lennon were embroiled in a bitter relationship for several years post-Beatles, with Lennon putting down McCartney's first solo works and releasing songs such as "'God" and "How Do You Sleep," which included pointed lyrics toward his former Beatles bandmate.Nov 4, 2021

Paul McCartney - Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar (1961 Hofner 500/1) George Harrison – Lead and Rhythm Guitar (1950 Jose Ramirez de Estudio) John Lennon – Rhythm Guitar (1962 Gibson J150E)

• Paul McCartney was introduced to Peggy Lee’s music by his older cousin, Bett Robbins, who would occasionally baby-sit the two McCartney brothers. McCartney said: “ I had no idea until much later that it was from The Music Man. ” “ Till There Was You ” was part of the Beatles’ repertoire in 1962 and performed at the Star Club in Hamburg.

• The band had previously performed “ Till There Was You ” as part of their failed audition for Decca Records in London on January 1, 1962, and it was the second of five the group sang during their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964. Live versions of the song were released on Live at the BBC (1994) and Anthology 1 (1995).

• “Till There Was You” is a song written by Meredith Willson for his 1957 musical play The Music Man, and which also appeared in the 1962 movie version. The song is sung by librarian Marian Paroo (Barbara Cook on Broadway, Shirley Jones in the film) to Professor Harold Hill (portrayed by Robert Preston) toward the end of Act Two.

• Included on their albums With the Beatles (UK release, 1963) and Meet the Beatles! (US release, 1964), the song was the only Broadway tune that the Beatles ever recorded. Paul McCartney was introduced to Peggy Lee’s music by his older cousin, Bett Robbins, who would occasionally baby-sit the two McCartney brothers.

On the cover of Sgt. Pepper, Lennon has a walrus mustache. That same year he grew bushy lamb chops, just to shave completely once again in 1968. The full beard he is mostly known for was part of his style in 1969.Jun 21, 2022

Sure, all the Beatles had pretty awesome beards at some point (and that some point probably being at the peak of their drug use) - but George Harrison (the most underrated Beatle) by far had the best. Look at that picture - that's commitment.Apr 15, 2009

Paul was the first Beatle to grow a mustache, which was intended to hide the facial injuries resulting from a dangerous spill off a moped in 1966. “It caught on with the guys in the group: if one of us did something like growing his hair long and we liked the idea, we'd all tend to do it.May 26, 2022

The most recent president to have had facial hair was William Howard Taft (1909–1913). President Harry Truman briefly grew a mustache and goatee (which he jokingly referred to as a "Jeff Davis") while vacationing in Key West, Florida, after the 1948 presidential election.

While McCartney didn't seem particularly bothered about his injuries in the videos for 'Paperback Writer' and 'Rain'. However, Cheat Sheet, suggests that the singer became embarrassed about the scar on his lip, worsened by a botched stitch-up, and decided to grow a moustache to cover it.Oct 11, 2020

Ringo Starr “loved” Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle's Beatles movie 'Yesterday' “I mean, what a great concept!" Ringo Starr has given the thumbs up to Yesterday, the recent Beatles movie directed by Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis.Dec 16, 2019

He was dubbed the “quiet one,” the Beatle who made music on his own gentle terms. If John was the headline-grabbing radical, he was the press-shy recluse. If Ringo was the class clown, he was the studious mystic.Dec 1, 2001

McCartney's biggest Hot 100 hit is Wings' “Silly Love Songs,” which ruled the weekly chart for five non-consecutive weeks in May, June and July of 1976. His second biggest hit is his chart-topping collaboration with Michael Jackson, “Say Say Say,” which spent six weeks at No. 1 in late 1983 and early 1984.Jun 16, 2022

More often than not, Harrison was concerned with spirituality and the internal struggles but on this track, he chose to put his feelings on the canvas and aim one directly as McCartney. Luckily, the two became close friends again before Harrison's tragic death in 2001.Aug 20, 2021

As mentioned, John Lennon was a world-famous musician and member of the Beatles. He was also a heroin addict. In the late 1960s, when heroin use began to increase in popularity, Lennon started using the drug recreationally. Lennon's heroin use led to him becoming addicted to the drug.Jun 14, 2022

The English rock band the Beatles auditioned for Decca Records at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, north London, on 1 January 1962. They were rejected by the label, who instead opted to sign a contract with Brian Poole and the Tremeloes.

Pete Best - the forgotten Beatle

He played drums with The Beatles for two years before he was thrown out of the band, never to have contact with them again. After the initial shock, Pete Best built a quiet, normal life for himself. He initially took a break from music, but came back in 1988 with a band of his own.Sep 16, 2016

What Jagger was alluding to was a new profile of McCartney in the New Yorker magazine, in which the ex-Beatle told editor David Remnick: “I'm not sure I should say it, but they're a blues cover band, that's sort of what the Stones are. … I think our net was cast a bit wider than theirs.”Oct 15, 2021