Paul McCartney Talks Beatles Break Up

Sir Paul McCartney discusses the creation, the break up and demise of The Beatles. Hear Paul's stories about meeting Elvis, coming to America and fame. Paul shares about John Lennon. From a 2001 interview. The "Get Back" series has revealed a different perception.

[@jaco5187]

"Paul, how did the Beatles break up?" Imagine having to answer the same question for 50 years...

[@jeffmayo2439]

4 letters, mate........"Y.O.K.O"..

[@poopstain5216]

jaco5187 would eventually just say me n the lads got into a vicious poo flinging contest

[@johngerson7335]

@@jeffmayo2439 Yoko was just a symptom, not the cause. Just my humble opinion.

[@kakazuhidan8787]

@@jeffmayo2439 not true.

[@Theunloved1738]

Jeff Mayo I guess you could say she played a part in it, but ultimately it was John who picked yoko over the Beatles, Paul even said.

[@Chris-bd8fs]

The Beatles came in at the right time and left us wanting for more!

[@lindaduncan2954]

Paul is the total package…..a great human being in so many ways. I’ve loved him forever.

[@elizabethwightman4700]

❤Absolutely ❤❤❤Paulie Rocks!❤

[@elizabethwightman4700]

❤Agreed Linda! I am with you Sister!❤❤

[@elizabethwightman4700]

Paul is still as Handsome as Ever❤❤❤

[@elizabethwightman4700]

❤Sir Paul, We all adore 🥰 you!❤❤❤

[@elizabethwightman4700]

❤Me too Linda...Since 4th Grade😅😊❤❤❤😊

[@jude999]

Extraordinary how down to earth and regular he is after what he went through.

[@NaaHva]

William is just acting.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

I remember as a kid hearing the Beatles for the first time (I Wanna Hold your Hand, She Love You) and was overwhelmed by the ear appeal. It was magical.

[@qzmn1]

I've always wanted to just simply say thank you Mr.McCartney for ALL the fantastic music! Thank You! And what I love most about Paul is his humility.

[@bradleybeaumont9202]

Mark Steele

[@LinnVaveon]

It's fake. He's a prick, and none of them were shit once they were no longer 'The Beatles'. Although their output was many times greater than the sum of their parts, McCartney has spent his entire post- Beatles life trying to convince himself and anyone that gives a shit, that he was and is, THEE Beatle. When his wife died, the dumbshit married 'The Mills Mess', a one legged bird that stayed with him long enough to be legally entitled to the millions of dollars she wanted in a divorce, which she got, lol.

[@ponyboycurtis5734]

That`s all a bit harsh for the great Paul McCartney although he is a bit of a plum when he opens his mouth and doesn`t sing.

[@carolewilson1311]

Linn Vaveon well aren’t you a little sweet heart

[@LinnVaveon]

carole wilson You have no idea. smiley emoticon

[@mv9787]

I never get bored listening to Paul. He’s the most succesful musicians ever.

[@swalterstennis]

“I became a songwriter, and I did ok at that.” Or something like that. Paul is soooo cool! What a down-to-Earth guy, as they say. Not a cocky bone in his whole body. I love him!

[@grubbybum3614]

He's hilarious too. When he joked that the people on his farm should call him "lord" 😂😂

[@stephenstrang590]

Are you ok?

[@mrfester42]

Don't kid yourself. Paul is a mastershowman and a master manipulator. I don't mean this in any negative way but it's a fact. He knows how to be gracious when necessary but he also knows how to be tough and cutting as well. He also makes it a point to hide his tough side. To have lasted AND re,ained st the top for over 50 years requires more than just talent. It requires tenacity, toughness and ability to fight back when necessary. I've read quite a few biographies on McCartney and they all say basically the same thing in that regard.

[@eziospaghettiauditore8369]

@@mrfester42 no... He's always been polite and humble even back as far as 1962 lol

[@ewest14]

@@mrfester42 Paul isn't a master manipulator. He just knows if he comes out and says how great he is that he will get people calling him an egomaniac. He has to downplay his abilities because of assholes

[@diegobittar7425]

Paul´s great. He is the most important icon in pop-rock music alive, his music and Beatles music will live forever and He always gave us a humble aproach to all the subjects people wanted to hear. Modest, brilliant and amazing person. An icon.

[@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836]

It's insane how much great music the Beatles recorded in just seven years. From 1963 to 1970 they released 13 studio albums. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They hold the record for most number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the UK (21.9 million).

[@icytea5]

So glad we still got Paul with us may he live pass a hundred!

[@rodneyjhackenflash4865]

Read Billy's book and you won't say this anymore.

[@realscientistflanders1688]

@@rodneyjhackenflash4865 Billy who?

[@harold3165]

@@realscientistflanders1688 Billy Shears

[@realscientistflanders1688]

@@harold3165 Is it a book about topiary?

[@jchow5966]

He is so gracious. People have been asking him about The Beatles break up for for 51 years- anf he is always kind gracious and positive about talking about The Beatles. He is a good example for other rock stars and his patience and diplomacy is a good example for everyone. We love him so much.

[@thebigorangecouch6261]

Completely agree.

[@loublazquez2903]

I went to Paul's concert in Phoenix a few years ago. He was so respectful of the audience. We not only got a fabulous performer but a wonderful human.

[@ashthegreat1]

I like how Paul is polite enough to wait for the interviewer to finish the question before he starts answering it.

[@heighwaysonthewing]

well that's what first attracted them to him , he's very polite isn't he.

[@FrankIsAlwaysRight]

His veracity has been challenged on this and a few other subjects. A musical genius, a lovely man…he does bend the truth at times.

[@jengable4888]

He seems so nice, gracious and down to Earth. Love it !! Keep rocking !! 🎶🎵🎼🎸

[@billhinsperger8120]

King didn’t even know when they stopped touring lol top journalism

[@larrystroh233]

Larry King always sounded unprepared.

[@sammybell2110]

I know that’s hilarious!! As I watch this I can’t believe how gracious Macca is while Larry King asks someone ridiculously stupid questions!!

[@billhinsperger8120]

@@sammybell2110 he is the dumbest journalist ever does zero research

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

That was his style. To be as oblivious as possible

[@ryanlehning556]

I think he asked obvious questions on purpose to fill in the audience.

[@dekerivers5798]

I love how Paul talks about Elvis here. Great!

[@justgivemethetruth]

Paul is a great Beatle, a great person and a great musician, and though his music is not really my favorite music ( some of his songs are ) I think of anyone that ever lived in planet Earth, Paul McCartney has had the best life of almost any human being. He did not want to grind his life away, or steal or kill people, he had a charmed life full of talent, love and positivity - what could possibly be better than that - and the recognition from people all over the planet throughout many decades. Truly an amazing person who I have a lot of respect and admiration for.

[@thomasschmidt2394]

Mann.. look up fuu you man . Paul's still got it bro

[@59sharmanalin]

Listen to Long and winding road, Penny Lane, Yesterday..

[@JohanLiebertki]

I’m pretty sure they were all great Beatles

[@jeanmyers1787]

I was lucky to know Paul. I was studying English so for Paul it was interesting to talk him about Chaucer & Shakespeare. I discussed my dissertation with him & I got my double first , so thank you Paul. Paul is definitely a poet. I met you through your cousin John, who was my boyfriend at the time but I was a already a Paul fan

[@joeschmo7834]

Paul McCartney is such a legend. The world truly didn’t deserve the Beatles’ greatness.

[@josephferguson3423]

But the World needed them so badly.

[@alan260785]

The beatles MADE the world better

[@2696ize]

In my opinion Paul is the greatest all around musical talent ever.

[@2696ize]

@Marvin Bennett Can you read? I said" in my opinion" . Stevie Wonder is a great talent, but isn't even in Paul's league.

[@Ragtime_Tony]

That’s fair, he and Brian Wilson are really close in that competition

[@banzynoobplayz3859]

facts

[@thomasdaniel1661]

If he's not I dunno who would be

[@operator3744]

You are so right ! He’s accomplished more than anyone and more , he just keeps writing , rocking and performing!

[@vrcimino1250]

I remember as a kid of 12 years sometime probably around 1970, my dad reading from the paper in the front room the final announcement after the many rumors of the breakup of my four musical heroes. That same year my other two heroes broke up and I was left with a bitter father and a mom struggling with alcoholism. Hard as that year impacted me, I had to learn that people aren't perfect and stress can push us over the edge. The good thing is that they didn't give up on themselves, they fought to survive and succeeded.

[@paulg444]

He is an open hearted, unguarded, honest and relatable person.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

I found myself smiling throughout this interview. Paul funny.

[@richfurey4661]

Sir Paul McCartney is not only a musical genius but humble and a total class act!

[@JoeWagner21]

Lary didn't know the beatles stopped preforming live? Does he do any research?

[@Brazucaroyal]

Joseph Wagner he asks questions so dumb people like you can learn something

[@bothendzburning]

Oh you should see his interview with seinfeld. you‘ll have a field day.

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

Who are the beatles ?

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

@@sirrys Dont kno much about the beatles !!!? They were big news *ONLY* 60 years ago ! Wats wrong with you !!?

[@profshad3429]

See just like when he though Sienfeld got cancelled

[@torresalex]

Who watches this and isn't both in awe of Sir Paul and at the same time wants to invite our Paul round for a cup of tea and a chat?

[@kentclark6420]

The thing I love about Paul is that he's so down to Earth. He hasn't let fame get to him. He's kept his true self throughout all of his ordeals and triumphs. He's the kind of guy you'd like to just go down to the corner pub and have a brew with.

[@59sharmanalin]

Paul's storytelling, John's wit, George's philosophy, Ringo's selfless honesty and love.. That's why they perhaps disbanded, they were very very strong individuals.. Love listening to all 4 ...These interviews are gold, better hurry and get Ringo and Paul to face cameras until we have time!! #RickBeato must conduct the interview

[@PaulOReilly712]

Paul is just a humble bloke with a god-given gift with John Lennon of music.

[@coryc0213]

Chris Farley still the best to ever interview Sir Paul

[@lisadc4681]

I know that was back when SNL was actually funny, and that was the best episode ever!! Hilarious!! I love that he kept asking Paul if he remembered when he was in The Beatles!! Paul was hilarious too in his reactions to the questions. The whole interview was hysterical..

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Thanks. I just went and watched that because of your comment. Hilarious! How the heck did Macca keep a straight face?

[@AaronStark1993]

That was awesome.

[@MrBluesboy21]

Do you remember that?

[@AaronStark1993]

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make. Is that true?

[@mariedechalain7694]

Paul is a great guy, successful yet humble.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@debbyhelm8171]

Love you love you love you Paul ❤❤ Amazing man! Proud scouser but so down to earth! Come back home soon Paul. ❤❤❤ We love you.

[@krystaljames1547]

Its dz

[@pamelafradette6520]

Larry asks questions, I feel that answer questions, that maybe we didn't know. I just loved the Beatles music! I was very young, when they came to the USA. I do remember, I want to hold your hand! It's good to hear Paul tell his story.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@suzannetrenchard1908]

It breaks my heart that John Lennon is not here. Lennon and McCartney's music will live for ever. I wish I was a teenager in Liverpool in the 60s. ❤

[@dunnbrooks68]

I remember people saying your either a Beetles fan or a Elvis fan, I could honestly say I think both were great. It’s cool that they jammed together .

[@nicklubrino2606]

According to this interview, Elvis had the first remote control tv.

[@stevefick3919]

Paul seems like an honest guy. No B.S. No sugar coating. Ya, I'm famous, ya I've got lots of money and I'm a "Sir". Good for me. I'm doing what I wanted to do.

[@waltp3373]

@@playinragz You are so jealous of Paul.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Sir Paul Always Makes Me Smile!😎. God Bless.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@ryanferris7841]

I’m glad Paul is still about to tell theses great stories! Fantastic guy

[@paternotaboada4037]

No! That wasn't Paul, but he pretend s to be John, because they are friends

[@44excalibur]

John wanted to leave because he was in love with Yoko and wasn't interested in being in a boys-only club anymore, and wanted to go in a different musical direction. George wanted to leave because he felt that he'd been held back for years because the majority of the Beatles songs were Lennon-McCartney songs and he wanted more creative freedom. Paul agreed to leave because he didn't like what the band's new management was doing with their finances and believed that he would be more successful on his own. Ringo had aspirations of acting and going into Hollywood, so he was okay with it. But more importantly, the four of them had all grown up and now had lives of their own and needed to move on.

[@Sameoldfitup]

“I don't know what's worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to become what you've always wanted to be,and feel alone.”

[@ericstewart9742]

It can be said about Paul: among all of the Beatles, he’s the historian. A very dedicated and patient historian.

[@markdoughty8780]

Great interview with a musical giant - thanks for uploading, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

It's a little known fact that the last Beatles song ever recorded was "I Me Mine" from the "Let It Be" album. Paul, George and Ringo cut it on January 3, 1970. Phil Spector ended up "Spectorizing" the song on April 1, 1970. John had permanently left the band around the time of the release of "Abbey Road" in September 1969. So the Beatles made music when they knew they had absolutely broken up. The sense I got is that no one ever said "we are going to make "Abbey Road" with the idea that we will bust up afterwards." But there was an unspoken agreement. But by the time Paul, George and Ringo were recording "I Me Mine," they knew the band was done. John was gone. They really should've just put out a statement in early 1970. It would've made things easier for everyone. The only reason they did "I Me Mine" is that they knew the music leftover from the "Let It Be" sessions would be released at some point, and they wanted that song included.

[@pattismith2112]

he's such a down to earth guy. he seems careless, but in a way thats less reckless than most.

[@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836]

Just finished watching _The Beatles: Get Back_ and it confirmed an opinion I've had for decades that Paul and Ringo would have been happy to see the Beatles continue but George and John wanted out. I'll also note that Yoko was joined at the hip with John at the practice and recording sessions but she rarely said a word and was not a disruptive presence in the slightest, although who knows what she privately told him.

[@hollystiener16]

If you are part of a creative process having her there would be a huge distraction and unsettling. Why did she want to be there so badly? She knew she was unwelcome. There was no reason except she wanted to own John. They had to bring in a bed for her, at her request. In addition she was part of all the board meetings where she did speak up and interrupt quite often.

[@vangroover1903]

@@hollystiener16 People that know claim it was to counter Linda's grasping claws and poisonous influence, but in later interviews that Yoko is plainly delusional. At one point she talks about she and John being "fellow artists". I don't know if heroin leads to megalomania, but she had it in busloads.

[@vangroover1903]

It was always LInda and that demon spawn of hers that broke up the Beatles.

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@hollystiener16 bc John said he wanted her with him 24/7...so he forced her on them

[@bad_egg000]

Exactly, narcissist abuse in private and manipulative. A wolf in sheep's clothing.

[@dennysmith4396]

Have in later yesrs become BIGGEST Paul fan.... always loved John... "CUR".... love Pommy wit....so gr8... take a bow SIR Paul.... gr8est ballad writer..."I Will" absolutely the BEST!!! Linda was lovely lady...

[@LinnVaveon]

McCartney's a prick, and none of them were shit once they were no longer 'The Beatles'. Although their output was many times greater than the sum of their parts, McCartney has spent his entire post- Beatles life trying to convince himself and anyone that gives a shit, that he was and is, THEE Beatle. When his wife died, the dumbshit married 'The Mills Mess', a one legged bird that stayed with him long enough to be legally entitled to the millions of dollars she wanted in a divorce, which she got, lol.

[@LinnVaveon]

J W - 1106 McCartney's a prick, and none of them were shit once they were no longer 'The Beatles'. Although their output was many times greater than the sum of their parts, McCartney has spent his entire post- Beatles life trying to convince himself and anyone that gives a shit, that he was and is, THEE Beatle. When his wife died, the dumbshit married 'The Mills Mess', a one legged bird that stayed with him long enough to be legally entitled to the millions of dollars she wanted in a divorce, which she got, lol.

[@christrontherobot4100]

@@LinnVaveon No he is not a prick. You seem like one though

[@PaulFormentos]

Memoirs book spells out true meaning to "I WILL" and other "Macca" tunes

[@liambrem223]

It’s good that it happened when they were still really popular and they didn’t end up fizzling out of popularity slowly

[@russellbishop1633]

True. They would have disappointed us at some point and probably good they never reunited for the same reason.

[@maturanita]

@@russellbishop1633 like the Stones have! Same can be said about The Police

[@Logoned]

I can take only so much of Paul but glad to hear what he said about America. As kids not born or living in America my friends and I felt the same way about the US. Glad to be here legally. God bless the US

[@westsidebilling]

I appreciate Paul's honesty here. Weddings, kids, careers etc. do break up bands and childhood friends, it's just evolution. Sometimes it's hard to move on though...

[@PathfinderHistory]

Paul is a regular guy who also happens to be one of the most talented and famous. When he is in an interview like this he seems to be a favorite uncle. The way he articulates and describes things is the way my inner monologue works. I can relate to his Liverpool regular guy side.

[@phoenixblackcomedy]

Great comment

[@kentbeery4697]

Larry NEVER let's a guest finish a damn sentence

[@scott7377]

What a great disposition, attitude Paul McCartney

[@veevintage2619]

Clever, incredibly gifted, quite handsome, diplomatic, talented, charming... the boy had it all.

[@basilbcf]

I once found myself driving behind Paul and his lady on I-40 east of Albuquerque one Saturday morning about 10-11 years back. They were driving a older Ford Bronco with New York plates (I think it was her car). I normally would not have been on I-40 on a Saturday morning, but was headed into Albuquerque for a work-related meeting. I am 100% positive it was them. I thought about following them but decided "nah, they probably want to be left alone." They turned north onto US-14 (Turquoise Trail) which goes up to Santa Fe. A couple days later I saw an article in our local paper that they had visited the Georgia O'Keefe museum in Santa Fe. Cool beans. (Paul, if you ever read this - you're welcome that I left you alone).

[@MarcoPolo-je5ej]

I lost count of how many times Larry King cut off Paul as he tried to answer a question.

[@katiah2480]

I love this man 🙌🏼

[@mrfester42]

Larry King has been very successful as an interviewer but I have always thought that he really stinks at it. This interview is a prime example. He's constantly cutting off his subject and he asks question about things that most people who are even vaguely familiar with the Beatles and Paul already know.

[@MrGrouchyjoe]

He's clueless!!!!!!

[@socratease4645]

I disagree. He doesn’t have a huge attention spawn which is good because neither does his audience. He has an interest in getting to know the reality. His ego doesn’t overpower his guest at all. Overall, he was cut out for this

[@royhobbs2425]

mrfester42 Larry asked Paul about it being uncomfortable in the end performing in concert together. He didn't even know the Beatles stopped performing live when they did. Do your homework Larry geez

[@Revolver1981]

mrfester42 He's a known racist bigoted prick. Plus he looks like a strange weirdo.

[@Lokh66]

mrfester42 😂

[@debradonato5659]

I was on my SchoolBus in 1970 I was Heartbroken 💔💔💔💔

[@ronsarcade1448]

I didn't think Larry King talked over Macca too much - just came across like a natural conversation. Also, PM has gone up in my estimation after seeing this as he come across as pretty genuine and non-starry.

[@paternotaboada4037]

Close, within

[@atomicblond1979]

The biggest Rock Star in the world, and the most humble. 👍

[@johnnyg1161]

BWWWWAAAAAHHHHAAAA

[@rchydrozz751]

I remember him saying one day. He was in New York City one day on business, and needed to go uptown, and simply jumped on a bus. No limo with a big entourage, just him taking the bus. Thats humble if you ask me.

[@blackmore4]

_"You've got to grow up. You don't do that in a band"_ Never a truer word spoken. Most bands go on for far too long.

[@umpman04]

Yea BonJovi, Rolling Stones, Def Leopard, Metallica, etc. enjoy the memories and stop making us listen to how not-good you are anymore ! ! !

[@rohanroll]

Spot on. And I hope Mick and Keef don't read this. 😁😁

[@myrmecial]

5:05 understatement of the century

[@jeremygman2710]

I love how Larry always asks questions like he knows absolutely nothing about the person he’s talking to.

[@ken48229]

it is nice to see a famous and rich person who is being interviewed and not constantly whining crying and complaining about it. He says it's not too bad he can think of worse things.

[@jacomans9078]

It’s pretty amazing, achieving the fame that he has, he is someone that you could bump into in a bar, and think he was just an average bloke, he is grounded, he understands his fame, but tries to separate it from his personal life, kind of difficult to do, but he tries..

[@musicmurf]

Hard to believe this interview was almost twenty years ago.

[@rogerdanis.]

Larry King knew NOTHING about the Beatles and it's clear in this interview.... terrible....

[@cgconcepcion]

Clearly was not ready nor did any studies before the interview.

[@alanstrom2221]

That's right Slash. Even David Letterman asked similar types of questions, though you hear it in the voice inflection that he's asking a question on behalf of the less informed audience.

[@gary1213]

Crazy how he's talking to 60 year old Paul McCartney and not the beatles.

[@stephenpirie8900]

After listening to John's ranting about The Beatles, why they broke up, how awful it was being The Beatles, etc., then listening to Paul in this interview, it's obvious that Paul loved The Beatles and enthusiastically kept them alive for as long as he could. If he hadn't been so "bossy", we all would have missed a lot of great music - maybe The Beatles' best music.

[@FreeSociety1]

Lennon never did anything worthwhile after the Beatles? This is nonsense. He had the most substance of the any of the ex-Beatles: Imagine, Instant Karma, Happy Christmas, Give Peace a Chance, Mind Games, Power To The People, Oh My Love, Out The Blue, Beautiful Boy, Grow Old With Me, Whatever Gets You Through The Night, Steel and Glass, God, Woman, etc. Lennon's songs will be remembered long after any of the others!

[@michaelconverse5127]

They all ranted about it right after the break up. They had changed their tune a few years later and that includes Lennon. They pretty much all agreed it was like a marriage and divorce. A lot of anger just after that was eventually healed by time. All of them became friends again and none of them ruled out the chance of a reunion. Listen to Lennon’s interview with Howard Cosell as he was releasing Walls and Bridges. And all of them went on to very successful solo careers. All of them had hits as solo artists.

[@junaid1]

Wrong: The best work that came out of the post Beatles period was Lennon. He stopped being so pop and became much more personal and honest.

[@markzappasodi]

KaptKan1 : YOU'RE WRONG!

[@Johan93888]

FreeSociety. You are a b s o l u t e l y c o r r e c t !!!

[@espr7564]

Awsome musician, awesome guy ❤

[@lemondemon6434]

Band on the run was just an amazing song

[@lindamattioli7943]

It was time for them to go there separate ways. As much as I LOVE them. Everything has a time and place. They will live on as the greatest band ever!

[@johnsmith100]

All Things Must Pass.

[@alexanderland71]

I don't think the Beatles story could've gone any better (other than John still being with us of course). They did it all. They did it in around 10 years. They symbolized 60's music. And then they all moved on and did so much on their own....each of them. That is a pretty spectacular achievement.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@8944bdp]

Larry: asks a question - Paul: starts to answer - Larry hears a word and ADHD kicks in and sparks a new question in the middle of the answer - Larry made a fortune doing this - I don't get it.

[@johnmeye]

So down to earth

[@ylekiote99999]

The stories always change over time. Paul said recently that it was unequivically John who broke up the Beatles.

[@rsmith7912]

My dad was ringo's chauffeur at the time of the break up of the beatles. He also drove lennon & yoko as well as all the other beatles. I was only 10 at the time but of course I heard what happened in my dads day when he came home and talked to my mum about it. She chauffeured some of them too when they needed an extra driver so beatles stories were going on all the time around me. Regarding as to what paul mccartney said, from personal experience, I can safely say that I totally agree with him.

[@rsmith7912]

@@markusmarkus7857 It wasn't boredom. John was besotted with Yoko & they were determined to go on their own mission which didn't include the Beatles, parental responsibilities & not much respect for others either despite all the peace & love.

[@jedijones]

@@rsmith7912 That rings true. The people who profess the most compassion for humanity are usually the first to make an enemy of you for not being as compassionate as they are. It's pretty apparent where John's mind was at that time. But I also can believe what Fred Seaman said that John was becoming more practical and less radical by 1980. There were many 1960s radicals who mellowed over time.

[@junctionjay-music9245]

Saw Paul a few years back, still holding it down! :)

[@johnreece5540]

The Beatles are indeed an awesome band. I really don't know how they could remain a band with their deep personal divisions and The every changing taste of the public through the 70's and Mid nineties.

[@BENJIR2D2]

He seems shockingly humble. That's the measure of true greatness. Wonder what else is he's the best at?

[@rustycockering9925]

Amazingly grounded for a living legend of Rock N Roll.

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

I wish Paul McCartney had talked about the details of the breakup. The family thing makes sense. But it might have also been to do with John Lennon's psychedelia versus Paul's preference for love songs. I'll never forget listening to Paul's follow-on "Silly Love Songs" in a psych ward...

[@garyhillman4993]

Still the best group ever full stop

[@mtadams2009]

The thing about the Beatles break up, it was probably for the best. They certainly could have made some more great music but they went out on top. It had run its course and it was time to move on. Many bands stay together and in the end they are a shell of what they once were, this never happened with the Beatles.

[@thehyperobsesr]

Scott Gibson very true

[@Beautiful-Sickening-Rolex]

Larry King: 'so who are you, and what do you do?'

[@djstarsign]

Jack Tripper 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ryan23H]

im dead lol

[@SaucyWench7]

Ryan Hannon lol.

[@nickdryad]

Cunk should interview Larry King

[@queenofkingsbury]

exactly....

[@mattmelcher4435]

Will never be a better songwriter

[@ragingriccor9999]

When Paul McCartney talks about the Beatles break up, the viewer can count on the words "full circle" being used sometime during the interview. And no one says those words like Paul McCartney.

[@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488]

Ironically the name of a post jim Morrrison: the doors, album " Full circle. "

[@DMB206]

1:27 “I always think of that song ‘Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine.” Dick Cavett mentioned this same idea to John Lennon and Yoko Ono when they came on his show in the 70s.

[@MrLuridan]

Nice catch!

[@HeyStevie100]

Paul is a great story teller in music and in just talking

[@minkahed6724]

John and Paul, it's always Elvis this Elvis that, u gotta luv that !!!

[@philipc5868]

Fascinating to hear that Paul got an A level in English Literature. That means he was at the Institute till 1960. I previously thought that he and George were put in the "remove" and only pursued art and music. This means that my dad's brother was his schoolmate for seven years from age 11.

[@welshdragon2008]

This Paul guy, has promise. He will go a long way!

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

😂👍

[@chrisredditch]

"I did some song writing and I was OK at that" - Understatement of the year

[@joshufo9959]

One of the most charming human beings ever

[@mattmelcher4435]

The greatest songwriter and humble human alive today

[@kenswan4111]

Of all the Beatles I have always felt Paul was the most smug and self-satisfied. This interview has not changed my mind even a little.

[@MissGigglesdotcom]

Mirror

[@johnsmith100]

Definitely more success (and money) driven, in addition to being very musically talented. No wonder he’s the richest musician around.

[@elultimorock]

Asking a Beatles member what was it like to be on stage near the end... pathetic.

[@queenofkingsbury]

I know, his research team is terrible. Or King himself is dumb. 1966, last live performance. First trivia you should know.

[@r.brookswilliams7476]

@@queenofkingsbury Maybe Larry was referencing the 1969 Apple Rooftop Concert. (Go Larry!)

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

yeah, that was just a joke. pathetic

[@r.brookswilliams7476]

@@Buz-Lunch-Punx What was a joke? The Rooftop Concert?

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

@@r.brookswilliams7476 No, the joke is that Larry King thinks The Beatles are playing live after 1966 Unbelievable levels of ignorance! Larry should apologize to The Beatles!

[@sallykohorst8803]

Great video.

[@kathy12234]

Long live this beautiful, talented man and The Beatles🎵🎸♥️

[@paulsullivan1650]

Absolutely!!

[@aarfeld]

I find it rather irritating when the interviewer, Larry King in this case, doesn't seem to even know some basic knowledge about the career of that who he is interviewing. This discussion never goes very deep because Larry doesn't know the back story and has to waste our time learning it on air.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

Yes, they're only the MOST FAMOUS ROCK GROUP IN THE FUCKING WORLD!

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

He forgot that they stopped touring when things got hairy between them. Big deal, he may have caught it after he asked. Even Paul had a faded memory. Ivan Vaughan -- the man who introduced Paul to John -- died in his early 40s, not early 30s.

[@bbednorz319]

Aaron Feldman Of course he knows!! Interviewers have to ask those questions for the dumb asses in the audience. Duh.

[@kakazuhidan8787]

@@barnabyaprobert5159 no there not. Queen is just as popular with more hits. And kiss is still together and touring rn. So their is many more.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

@@kakazuhidan8787Congratulations on misspelling "they're" and "there". Also, you're just wrong about Queen and KISS.