Paul McCartney Said 1 Beatles Song Inspired John Lennon's 'Imagine'
Paul McCartney said one of The Beatles’ songs was the predecessor of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Paul also compared the song to “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” The tune in question was the B-side to one of the band’s biggest singles.
John Lennon‘s “Imagine” is one of the former Beatle’s most famous songs. Paul McCartney said one of The Beatles’ songs was the predecessor to “Imagine.” In addition, he compared the track to the work of a famous children’s author.The Beatles’ song “I’ll Get You” features the line “Imagine I’m in love with you.” In his 2021 book The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul discussed the tune. “The word and idea of ‘imagine’ is something John would repurpose in his own song ‘Imagine,'” he said.
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