George Harrison Said The Beatles Couldn't Do Anything Creative Without People Hassling Them
George Harrison claimed The Beatles couldn’t do anything creative without people hassling them. The press and fans were always trying to figure out the group’s creative process. Meanwhile, the record companies and executives were always trying to change things.
With how popular The Beatles were, all eyes were constantly on them. Everyone, the press, fans, and even fellow musicians, wanted to know their secret to success. They didn’t exactly have one, according to George.
During a 1967 interview, Melody Maker (per George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters) asked George if he could explain where The Beatles were at musically.
“We’re not trying to do anything,” George said. “This is the big joke. It’s all Cosmic Joke. Everyone gets our records and says ‘wonder how they thought of that?’ or ‘wonder what they’re planning next?’ or whatever they do say.
Source: Hannah Wigandt/cheatsheet.com
