Classic Beatles songs that Paul McCartney thought were John Lennon's 'cries for help'
John went through a run of writing songs about his struggles. The Beatles monumental early success meant they were catapulted to fame. Less than 18 months after the UK release of their debut single 'Love Me Do' in October 1962, they were watched by 73 million Americans on the Ed Sullivan show as the track 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' took the USA by storm.
They became the most famous people in the world and it all happened very quickly. It was not easy for Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr to adapt to - and John used those struggles to inspire some of his music.
In an interview with Playboy in 1980, he said: "The whole Beatles thing was just beyond comprehension. I was subconsciously crying out for help".
That cry for help became the song 'Help!', which was the title track for the band's second film and accompanying album. John began writing the song in spring 1965, after the title for the band's forthcoming film was changed.
According to John's friend Stanley Parkes, he: "came in from the studio one night. 'God,' he said, 'they've changed the title of the film: it's going to be called 'Help!' now. So I've had to write a new song with the title called 'Help!'."
Source: Dan Haygarth/liverpoolecho.co.uk
