John Lennon didn’t try to hide it when he found Paul McCartney’s songs unbearable. He insulted many of The Beatles’ songs, including ones he wrote, and several of McCartney’s tunes were the subject of his ire. Not only did Lennon think the writing was weak on one of McCartney’s songs, but he thought it could potentially damage the career of a band that planned to record it. Here’s the song that Lennon disliked so much.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney | Fox Photos/Getty Images John Lennon openly disliked the Paul McCartney song ‘One and One Is Two’
In 1964, McCartney recorded a demo for the song “One and One Is Two.” He wrote the lyrics and sang the tune. When reflecting on the love song in 1980, Lennon couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
“That’s another of Paul’s bad attempts at writing a song,...
John Lennon and Paul McCartney | Fox Photos/Getty Images John Lennon openly disliked the Paul McCartney song ‘One and One Is Two’
In 1964, McCartney recorded a demo for the song “One and One Is Two.” He wrote the lyrics and sang the tune. When reflecting on the love song in 1980, Lennon couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
“That’s another of Paul’s bad attempts at writing a song,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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