Early Beatles Writing Sessions

“Paul and I made a deal when we were 15. There was never a legal deal between us, just a deal we made when we decided to write together that we put both our names on it, no matter what." —​ John

↳ excerpts from: How Does a Beatle Live? written by Maureen Cleave (p. March 25, 1966; I, III-VI) and Barry Miles’ interview with Paul from the International Times (p. Jan 16, 1967; II)

I. in conversation with julie felix at a party, january 1967 II. cover of the international times III. on the set of paperback writer, may 1966 IV. rené magritte - the false mirror  V. france, october 1966 VI. the wrapping paper paul designed as a surprise gift for indica’s opening

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now they're frightened of leaving it

everyone's weaving it

Add something if I’d like, tumblr? Add fucking what? I am unable to process any thoughts.

I wanna eat him

I beg your pardon.

I have a serious problem, I know.

Now and Then: A McLennon Masterpost

Is this just audio? I would love to see how much he fidgets while saying all this.

Did find this interview and on a rewatch I do find the India connection very intriguing.

It feels significant Paul. Why does this song of regret make you think of India?

what if I just jump off a bridge

What must it have been like to become the most desired, admired, untouchable pinnacles of existence that they became together? To do it alone, incredible. To do it with your, as big a weirdo as you, best friend…intoxicating.

Then to lose it. Fuck a duck.

THE BEATLES WHERE THE FIRST BAND TO...

Be in the British Invasion (The started it).

Play a stadium concert.

Ever record a music video.

Do a worldwide satellite broadcast. 

Use feedback in a recording.

Use electric keyboard and synthesizers in songs.

Use sampling in their songs.

Use a sitar in popular music.

Have ALL members sing lead vocals. 

Have a radio single go over the standard 2-3 minutes in length.

Have their drummer sit on a higher platform than the rest in concerts.

Have one song dissolve into another. 

Make a concept album. 

Hold the #1 spot on American and British charts simultaneously. 

Debut in the top 10 on U.S charts. 

Release an album with more than 10 songs.

Write more than half the songs in an album.

Use a harmonica in a rock single.

Star in a feature film.

Record sound in their song only a dog can hear. 

Have their lyrics printed in the jacket of the record.

Release an album with a completely blank cover.

Use headphone monitors in the recording studio. 

Use backwards vocals in recordings. 

Use a full orchestra in popular music.

Use the guiro and claves in rock.

Do an album of all original songs.

Create experimental sounds in the studio.

Utilize psychedelic rock.

And the list goes on…