Paul McCartney in tears as he wrote emotional song about John Lennon after Beatles split
John Lennon and Paul McCartney stood as an unparalleled song-writing duo, crafting the bulk of The Beatles' hits with their work jointly credited under Lennon-McCartney, regardless of individual or collaborative efforts.
Reflecting on their writing dynamics, Wilfred Mellers penned in 1972: "Opposite poles generate electricity: between John and Paul the sparks flew. John's fiery iconoclasm was tempered by Paul's lyrical grace, while Paul's wide-eyed charm was toughened by John's resilience."
However, as the late 1960s rolled around, their relationship started to deteriorate. The band experienced growing tensions, impacting the recording sessions for iconic albums such as 'The White Album,' 'Let It Be,' and 'Abbey Road.'
Disputes over creative differences and Yoko Ono's presence in the studio exacerbated the rift, leading John and Paul to part ways. Following their final recording session for 'The End' from 'Abbey Road' in August 1969, John informed the group that he intended to leave, likening it to asking for a 'divorce' from The Beatles.
Subsequently, a distressed Paul withdrew to his home to create his initial solo work, 'McCartney'. With the release of this album in April 1970, Paul made his departure from The Beatles public via a press statement accompanying the album, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The Beatles' final album 'Let it Be' was released in May 1970, almost a month after the band officially split. The album, composed of recordings from February 1968 to April 1970, sparked further disputes among Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.
Source: themirror.com/John O'Sullivan, Dan Haygarth
