Paul McCartney Recalls Songwriting 'Interplay' With John Lennon as 'Nothing Short of Miraculous'
Paul McCartney has put new perspective on the effect John Lennon had on him as a musician, songwriter and friend, stamping their chemistry as a miracle.
In the latest episode of the “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” podcast, the Beatles bassist and songwriter said the duo’s efforts transcended any McCartney could have ever made alone.
“Now I’m conscious that I don’t have him, very much,” McCartney said. “And you know, often we’ll sort of refer to, ‘What would John say to this? Is this too soppy? He would’ve said da da da,’ so I’ll change it. But my songs have to reflect me, and you don’t have this opposing element so much. I have to do that myself these days.”
McCartney was matter-of-fact when describing, as a practical matter, what it was like to work with Lennon.
“It was easier, much easier, because there were two minds at work,” McCartney said. “And that interplay was nothing short of miraculous.”
Source: Jeremy Bailey/yahoo.com
