Paul McCartney reveals his former and current favourite The Beatles member
Los Angeles, May 30
The Beatles legend Paul McCartney has shared the names of his favorite members of the Beatles. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, 83, opened up about his current and former favorite member of the 'Hey Jude' band between himself, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon.
He said, "Favorite Beatle? Well, there's only one left. Now, it's Ringo. During the Beatles, I think we all used to look up to John", reports 'People' magazine.
He said in a new interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg on Chicken Shop Date, "He was like the leader even though there wasn't officially a leader of the group. And he was very witty, and he was great to have in the group. I think all of us might have said John was our favorite".
Elsewhere in the interview, he told a funny story about encountering a woman who performs a certain Beatles song at a retirement home.
He continued, "I've got a song, 'When I'm 64,' an old Beatles song, and I had this old lady come up to me once. She said, 'You know, I do one of your songs.' She said, 'I work at an old people's home'".
He further mentioned, "She said, 'I do one of your songs.' I said, 'Oh, yeah, but which one?' She said, 'When I'm 64.' She said, 'But I had to change the words 'cause that's too young for my people. So, I had to change it to when I'm 84'".
As per 'People', The singer-songwriter released his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, on Friday, May 29. The project features a duet with Ringo Starr titled 'Home to Us'.
Earlier, Paul McCartney lauded John Lennon. Paul described John's song 'Imagine' as a "beautiful vision" that remains painfully relevant amid continuing global conflict.
The 83-year-old The Beatles icon discussed his late former bandmate's 1971 peace anthem, as he reflected on his friendship and creative partnership with John while promoting his latest album and selecting 10 songs that shaped his life and career.
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Reader Comments
I always thought George Harrison had a deeper connection to Indian culture, but hearing Paul say John was the favourite makes sense. They were such great friends. And the 'When I'm 64' story is pure gold - must be hilarious to have to change your own song lyrics for a nursing home audience! 😄
As someone who grew up listening to Beatles records in Mumbai, this is nostalgic. Paul's respect for John is touching. But let's not forget, if John was the leader, Paul was the engine that kept everything running. Both were essential. The new album with Ringo sounds promising!
I respectfully disagree with McCartney here. George was the quiet genius who brought Indian philosophy and music into the Beatles. Remember 'Within You Without You'? That changed how the West saw our culture. But I get that Paul and John were close friends since childhood. To each their own! 🙏🎵
That retirement home story is absolutely endearing! Imagine being 83 and still charming audiences with your wit. Paul proves age is just a number. And 'Imagine' still resonates today - such a beautiful vision for peace that we need everywhere, including in our region.
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