Ten Interesting Facts About The Beatles Songs For Each Other

[@JamesMaharajOfficial]

People often assume that John is my favorite beatles however if you ask me that's a most troublesome question. Which beatle is your favorite? As to not obnoxiously answer with a taciturn and dismissive "they were all my favorite"; the real truth remains in a more nuanced approach. The reality (although I am my own person, far from anyone else, just like you dear reader) is that I wish I could write melodies like Paul so I supposed he is my favorite melody maker. I've always been terrible at percussion and Ringo is quite literally my favorite drummer irrespective of being a beatle. George is without a doubt the personality I wish I had, calm, cool, and reserved. My nature is to blather on until people wish I would stop talking. But John Lennon, from what I believe we know about him, carries all the negative traits I see in myself. Jealous and self-absorbed. I hate those bits about me and so when I study his life and his mission to correct himself; I can't help but feel I can learn a thing or two from him. You wouldn't take weight loss advice from someone who had never had to struggle to lose weight would you? So who is my favorite beatle? If we're talking melody then it's Paul, close seconds are John and George. But that's only because he has the numbers. John's strawberry fields, in my life, a day in the life, etc. speak to my soul. So I suppose it's John then? I don't know. It's like Paul is my science professor and John is my religion rabbi. But then what does it even matter? They're just people like me. Surely I won't spend my life trying to emulate anyone else and strive be my own man. But if the question remains and an answer must be given then it has to be John, only for the fact that everything I don't like about myself seems to be present in him. When I was younger I said John. The when I was a musician I said Paul. The when I grew into a man the obvious choice was George. But at this point I don't even care about that question anymore. But I'll leave you with this. My very favorite beatles song ever...ever ever ever. The one I danced to with my wife on our wedding night was George's "Long, Long, Long". Make of that what you will.

[@jacksonhstudios4421]

Amen!

[@pocopico7409]

It’s John for me, too. So many melodies, that came so easy to him, seemed positively inspired. And this was the main magic of The Beatles, to me. Of course he wrote a lot of those songs with Paul, but still, John always seemed the most special one…at least, until he was no longer able to do so because of the drugs.

[@atomicspid2129]

Agreed. For a few years I couldn’t really figure out who my favorite Beatle was. Sometimes I thought Paul or Ringo. I never really settled on John since he had a lot of controversies. Eventually, I settled on George being my favorite. All of them are great in their own ways but I feel like I can relate to George the most. He was the quiet, calm, and chill Beatle. I was born the day before he passed away as well, which is still crazy to think about. Maybe his energy lives through me in a way. It’s strange.

[@marijaoreb7989]

Who is your favorite Beatle. This is very hard question for me. I like them all. But John is my favorite. Just for a little bit. Because of his songs like Imagine or Oh my love. And his humor.

[@zenon459]

Im a guitar player as well and i relate to johns guitar playing most though hes a close second to george, they said he was the least technical beatle in terms of his guitar playing, yet he could come up with almost the perfect solo on the spot. Not that the others cant, i love you cant do that, and my favourite singer in the group is john, but i like george more cause of his calmness... And teaching that tall guy how to shave in a hard days night. As you can tell the beatles are my favourite band

[@PaulinaAngel]

In the end, there were four guys who really loved each other.

no homo

[@edwardblom2661]

And in the end, the slaps you take, is equal to the slaps... you make Aaaa-aaaaaaah

[@BostonAndProud]

And what is your point?

[@BostonAndProud]

@ Why? He not special

[@brucelee9528]

Awwwww.....how gay

[@clark82]

No matter how John, George and Paul feel about each other, seems to be that once Ringo starts to feel hurt/upset, that’s enough to get them all to stand back

[@thebeatlesandqueen8817]

Yes

[@owenklein1917]

“I play piano if it it’s in C” -Ringo

[@Urfcannon]

also Ringo: tunes a half-step down for Yellow Submarine

[@AriaAR]

I want to listen to this song now! Such funny lyrics

[@owenklein1917]

Aria Classic ringo. Him and George are my favorite

[@mikemcconville2495]

Just the white notes

[@Urfcannon]

John: screw you! Paul: screw you! George: /writes it down/ Ringo: Yellow Submarine

[@bobthebrick1988]

Correction George: when we was fab

[@Urfcannon]

@@bobthebrick1988 also George: i miss the boys 🥺

[@cameronxantana936]

Ringo is the cheems of the band

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

John: *gets killed* Paul: *depression*

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

@@bigkoby LOL

[@angelbait5]

john and paul had the bitterness of a divorced couple i swear-

[@zenon459]

I mean they kind of are

[@niamunt]

the amount of times they themselves and other people referred to their songwriting partnership as like a love affair or marriage--

[@angelbait5]

__ i’ve never ever seen a platonic relationship as intense and passionate as theirs

[@niamunt]

@@angelbait5 tbh I don't think it was platonic. There's a few instances where John talked about his struggles with being attracted to men, (Yoko has also confirmed it too) especially during such homophobic times as the 50s, 60s and 70s. John really struggled with toxic masculinity, and IMO I think he was actually in love with Paul; John was obsessed with the notion of one person fulfilling all of his needs, creatively, emotionally, sexually, that was able to devote themselves entirely to him, and he found that in Yoko (as toxic as it was) but was haunted by his connection with Paul; Yoko said it was "like John was cheating on me with Paul", suspected there was deeper feelings there, people called Paul "John's Princess" at Apple in Yoko's hearing. And that's just off the top of my head. So I think when Yoko came along, John wasn't able to separate Paul and Yoko, because he needed to be fulfilled in all ways by one person, so effectively divorced Paul and went on to devote himself to Yoko, who fulfilled all of needs and became "Mother" (I mean, the man was pretty screwed up mentally and emotionally)

[@angelbait5]

__ i feel like there were definitely more than platonic feelings towards paul on john’s end, but i’m not sure about paul- he always seemed like ??? ridiculously straight to me??? but some part of me wants to believe otherwise- i feel like there’s things about their relationship that we’ll never really know about, it’s all so complex

[@nigelbryant7980]

For their sakes, I’m glad Paul and John made up prior to his passing.

[@MarkMikelVideos]

Yes, though it's sad that George and John did not.

[@natalie-cu3to]

Mark Mikel and then George would come to regret not making up with John for the rest of his life, but he made his peace with it.

[@Zoologic21]

@@MarkMikelVideos regarding this, Paul mentions briefly that George was out of touch with John in this interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rEgIirqMR_b6M He doesn’t exactly get into how bad the blood was, but I believe he hints at the fact that the two had things hanging on a sour note, and they just never made proper amends before he was killed. In another interview m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLanIWMitF2sK8 George talks about what it was like hearing about Lennon the night he died and he doesn’t really express much. He also mentions how some of the tension the two of them had was over a disconnect from George’s biography where he doesn’t credit John for something that caused a rift between the two, I think it was for not crediting him with a line on a Harrisong or overall influence. It seemed like there was something more petty and annoying going on that didn’t have any real weight behind it if that makes things a bit less severe. They weren’t on speaking terms past the mid-late 70s I believe, but at no point do I recall it being particularly bitter. It still must have eaten him up inside though, either way.

[@One.Zero.One101]

@@Zoologic21 Did they have a bust up after the break up? I ask this because George and Ringo played on John's solo album and there's a footage of George chatting on friendly terms with Yoko. I don't know how they can go to no-speaking terms after that.

[@Beragon]

Yoko said she felt like John was cheating on her with Paul. May Pang said John was always asking "I wonder what Paul is doing" Yoko was jealous of Paul and she contributed many of the lyrics to How Do You Sleep? She riled John against Paul.

[@beancan6124]

That little...

[@comradebear2095]

That just made me hate Yoko more...

[@ficacar99]

Even tho Paul wanted to make peace between John and Yoko while John was with May Pang... unthankful whore, if it wasn't for Paul, John maybe wouldn't ever be with her again.

[@thomasfink2385]

@@ficacar99 She dumped John because he had loud sex upstairs with a girl while she was downstairs with guests. That blew her fuse, of course... And this started the lost year with Mae Pang as a watchdog and a vent for his needs. But he recovered by himself, became successful again and began to gather more confidence on his own. Yoko let him in again (pun intended) just before he could become too independent eventually.

[@thesharktooth7573]

I can't blame her. She was a jealous person. And she obviously wanted attention from her husband. Although she was in the wrong there. However I feel like it would be a good time to forgive her anyway because it's nice and I'm sure anyone in the Beatles would have wanted that.

[@skysmindgarden]

Paul is so kind and forgiving. One if the reasons he's my all time fave

[@bleached101]

Ikr!

[@singerofsongss]

He’s such a model for grace and positivity. In interviews, he seems to always consider his influence and whether or not he’s spreading a positive and good message.

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

That’s why I love him :3 He’s so sweet, pure, and down to earth. He genuinely cares about his fans, and he’s friendly. He loves to socialize with people and he’s so calm and relaxed that way. I mean, sure he bad John kind of fought, but when John was murdered, Paul was crushed... The same thing with George... He genuinely cared for his friends... Edit: I just saw the part about “How Do You Sleep” and that’s sad. John actually hurt Paul... Like genuine pain... Another great thing about Paul is that, yes. He is extremely forgiving. I mean when John was dissing him, he still protected him. It was like Paul didn’t think John did anything wrong, even though he did. He didn’t care. He genuinely cared about John and he didn’t give a fuck about being dissed by him. He was still his friend... Edit 2: I just watched a documentary the other day called “Lennon’s Last Weekend” and there was a part about “How Do You Sleep” and one of the people talked about why John wrote that song, and then there was like a sound bite of John saying that he used the fact that he just despised Paul and put it into a song, and then one of the people who were talking about John said something about their relationship and used the phrase “His Paul” and that just melted my heart, but when they used the word “despised” for the way John felt about Paul it was very heart wrenching for me since I always saw them (and continue to see them) as best friends. I kind of kept softly repeating the phrase “His Paul” to myself because of how cute that was. It was just the cutest thing I ever heard. That phrase let me know that they were not only best friends, but companions, and they loved each other for who they are. That’s true friendship, and I couldn’t have put it any other way. Fun Fact: In August of 2020, Mark Chapman, the person who shot and killed John Lennon, was denied bail for the 11th time. Fun Fact: Paul and John had actually made up and repaired their friendship shortly before John was murdered. (As many of you probably know) Fun Fact: Some people may think that Paul didn’t care much about the fact that John had been killed based off of his reaction when he was interviewed the day he found out. He had gotten a phone call that morning saying that John was dead. He was in a state of severe shock at the time, and the poor lad still couldn’t comprehend this terrible event yet. Plus, he was probably numbed by the news and the pain that came with John’s death. It hadn’t yet registered in his brain that his best friend in the whole world, that his companion, his song writing partner, was no longer with them, that he was gone and would *never* come back, *ever* again. He most likely didn’t even *want* to believe it, and there’s a very high chance that if he hadn’t said “It’s a drag, isn’t it?”, that he would’ve began to cry/break down in tears. He was trying extremely hard to keep it together, and he could have failed had he not said that phrase. So for those people who say “Paul didn’t give a fuck about John being dead!”: Think again, and you’ll see Paul’s true feelings. Fun Fact: George was stunned by the news of John’s murder, and had a similar reaction as Paul. Ringo was also stunned. All 3 were initially in a state of shock, and were numbed by it. Fun Fact: John had said himself that he felt extremely safe in New York City, exactly 48 hours before he was killed. Fun Fact: Paul nearly broke down in tears when he heard the song “Beautiful Boy” which was written by John, and he most likely can’t listen to that song without getting sad/starting to cry. Paul also dreams of John often.

[@Prime.Griezmann]

Yes

[@One.Zero.One101]

It must have been very hard to take the high road and take all the jabs. But it was the right thing to do to avoid a back and forth celebrity cat fight.

[@51512601]

Also, John's Imagine album contained a photo of him holding the ears of a pig, a parody of Paul's Ram cover.

[@2DanTube]

Yep - poor John - he suffered a malcontent personality disorder - and I don't think drugs helped the situation - and had he lived I think he would have asked the band back together. Malcontent personalities grow out of it as age, wisdom, and experiences develop the self-actualized person. As well many creative people suffer malcontent issues - and sometimes for the better of their craft - but not so much for their relationships.

[@dona62851]

I feel like while Yoko may have made John happy, she brought out and even encouraged the worst in him. The personal jabs and pokes at Paul were pure Yoko. She was like a 2nd wife. So absolutely jealous and insecure about and around t he e 1st wife she has to drive a viscous wedge of unnecessary meanness between the husband and the 1st wife and even the children (George, Ringo and even us, the fans).

[@2DanTube]

@@dona62851 That could well be correct - however, John did have a malcontent personality disorder - Yoko most likely fed the beast inside - the pitty is - many creative types do have malcontent issues - and as they age with wisdom, experience, and achievement - the malcontent issues go away and they are open to rebond with old friendships - that is those who will let them back into their lives. I think Paul would have worked with him again - but we will never know now because of a real nut job - Chapman. The fact is Paul had so much solo commercial success - it would most likely have been a brief reunion for a charity cause. Just look at the top-grossing Beatles songs - and Paul dominated there as well - Paul wanted the Beatles in his life - but Paul did not need the Beatles anymore. John started the worlds best band - and john ended the band - and perhaps Yoko was the cog in the wheel - but John could have easily told her - this is my job - it has grown into a major industry - there are a lot of people riding on and depending on this for their living - Oh No Yoko - I'm holding this part of my life together. Amazing the power of sex.

[@2DanTube]

@Sam Murphy Hi Sam - Can you provide your reference to that statement - or is this your personal preference?

[@2DanTube]

@Sam Murphy I agree with you on Mick Jagger - he is not as big a talent as he thinks he is - but he is the frontman to the second-greatest band of all time (reference Billboard Magazines top 100 bands of all time) and Mick is a bit arrogant to the fans (personal observations) - John Lennon has been reported as abusive to Cynthia Lenon - but Cynthia Lennon has only varified his unfaithfulness toward her - there at the end of their marriage - but she denies physical abuse. I am no expert - but have been a student of Educational Psychology - as an amateur psychologist - I would diagnose John Lennon as being a Malcontent Personality - but not a danger to others - it is reported that in his youth - he did get in a number of fights (as do many young kids) - and may have lead to the death of an early drummer in his band (who died from a stroke a few days after the fight) - but these things happen when intoxicated - the other individual was equally engaged in the fight (did not try to stop or run from the fight - as was reported) - so by law - Lennon would have been free from any legal action being taken. Young people can and do often make tragic mistakes - and John Lennon is no exception to that rule. I agree that Elton John and Billy Joel are major talents - however, the charts (under the percent of populations at the appointed times) do indicate that the Beatles take top honors in many categories. And two albums from the Beatles that more or less revolutionized the recording industry - would be the Revolver Album and Seargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. I can not think of any groundbreaking work from Elton John or Billy Joel that could surpass the Beatles. Though I enjoy Elton John and Billy Joel - as tremendous talents - I also hear a lot of Beatles influence in their music - and they as well - indicate tremendous Beatles influence in their own admission regarding their own work. Billy Joel has even coined a few songs as being McCartney influenced. And many professional and successful songwriters have interviewed as proclaiming McCartney as a genus and commanding force in the creation of a wide and diverse range of Melody mastery - and I personally agree. When I purchased RAM and listened to it for the first time - I predicted then that McCartney would surpass the other Beatles in commercial success - and it turns out - I was correct. I love that guy - and he continues to be the workaholic of the Rock Era. His influence is going to be around for a very long time. And the critics were dogging him in the early days of their solo careers. Okay - Sam - enjoy the music dude - wonder if you play or record your own? Take care - stay safe.

[@Beragon]

Paul's rejoinder to How Do You Sleep? with Silly Love Songs and getting it to No. 1 is delicious.

[@abelsm6270]

I don't like how George and Ringo got dragged into it

[@jmann6130]

at least Ringo knew when to tell John he was making an ass of himself

[@bobthebrick1988]

@@jmann6130 yeah

[@ant263]

Well George also had his problems with Paul

[@robertgodlewski8553]

@@ant263 Because Paul always treated him like a kid. Which Paul has admitted to.

[@jerusalem4492]

@@robertgodlewski8553 yeah Paul needed someone to bully lol

[@JNava]

When John wrote How Do You Sleep, Paul wanted you write back a song “Very Fine Thanks for Asking” but he just let it go like the bigger man. 😂

[@BruhBruh-yl5ou]

@Suz V2017 Uh oh, we have a grammar police.

[@randycantera147]

With all due respect, sir, if he was the bigger man, then why did he take the shot or shots at JL in the first place? By the way, I think `Too Many People' and `How Do You Sleep?' are both great songs.

[@cocosevens5845]

Randy Cantera There are references to Paul on POB. Not to mention John was already taking shots in interviews.

[@JNava]

Randy Cantera I don’t see it as taking shots in the first place. Paul was just expressing his emotions through his music, as would any musician. I mean if you were Paul & your band mates left you, wouldn’t you express yourself through the only way you know how, writing songs. Many other artists did the same. John just took it a step further with How Do You Sleep & it obviously hurt him so he stopped, that’s a bigger man if you ask me.

[@JNava]

Suz V2017 well turns out we were both wrong, the song was actually titled simply “Quite Well Thank You” But aren’t you late to your 10am appointment on commenting on Pink Floyd’s double negative lyrics on Another Brick on the Wall. Hurry, you wouldn’t wanna miss your train.

[@johntousseau9380]

Paul has said many times him and John were like brothers. And sometimes they were at each other's throats, but they always made up later because they loved each other. When John and Paul worked together they created some great music.

[@theoccupier1652]

It was more than (Some) great music :)

[@jbognap]

I tend to like John's songs most in the Fab Four, but boy, he was disturbed, and he could have a different opinion on any given day.

[@therandomshowthing8413]

"Early 1970" truly is a wonderful and cheerful song

[@maryannlockwood7806]

I love that song. It really sums up how they were all reacting to each other at that time.

[@jamesdrynan]

A lifelong fan of the Beatles, ( 60 years now, ) I have my own assumptions about their relationships. John and Paul had the deepest relationship of the four. With their shared personal losses and songwriting, they forged an emotional attachment as strong as the best marriage. Paul made the effort to establish ties with John's family, ( Hey Jude, ) and was the one who was most accepting of Yoko in John's life. When the Beatles disbanded, it was similar to a divorce, with the legal and emotional baggage attached. Although people see a bit of sniping at each other in their songs, I feel that there was a deep love between the two that even Yoko couldn't dispel. Paul's Here Today is a beautiful love song to his mate, heartfelt and poignant. Incredible the interest in these lads' lives today.

[@natalyamartirosyan]

Here today is so beautiful. I cry every time I hear it and I wish there was no reason for Paul to write it… well at least we have a beautiful song.

[@gabeVD]

I've never heard of george being in the kitchen when he heard about johns death, George said in one of his interviews that he was asleep and his wife took the call, told him what happened, and he went right back to sleep

[@markhewitt3157]

He only went back to sleep because he was told that John was injured/had a flesh wound, he did NOT know that he had been murdered at that point!

[@karenelizabeth1590]

@@markhewitt3157 He may have also thought it was a nightmare :(

[@nedscruddermann6059]

"Dear Boy" wasn't about John, it was about Linda's former lover.

[@meanderer06513]

Actually, it was Linda's ex-husband.

[@nedscruddermann6059]

@@meanderer06513 Correct!

[@music-is-my-world-83]

Yep! It is unfortunately quite common for Paul's own biography to be written out of his own songs because people think they're about John (and don't even get me started in how reluctant people are to attribute John songs to Paul). I always took Dear Boy as Paul kind of taunting Linda's ex, like "look at this AMAZING woman you left behind! Well, your loss, buddy! Because I actually cherish her and treat her right!" Paul said in an interview at one point that he and Linda had open conversations about their romantic pasts, so she had to have confided in him about how her ex husband made her feel.

[@tanjamo4264]

Nevertheless the interesting thing about it is, that John apparently thought that "Dear Boy" was about him....

[@dabreu]

@@meanderer06513 I am not sure about that and I do wish it was not for Joseph Lee. I tend to agree with John who was sure it was for him. If Paul wrote that for Linda's ex than...he showed such an ugly part of himself that is hard to forgive. I really fail to understand how come so many fans affirm it was for Josefh naturally...Don't they realize that would be really awful? Arrogant...Only because he fell in love with Linda his ex husband had to like her the same way? It makes no sense. It seems he didn't know Linda was the one who asked for divorce. He didn't want to leave her. And call Linda "cute"...Okay, maybe he found her cute, but that is not the right word for her. He could say lovely, sexy, pretty...But not cute. But...wait a minute...who was considered the cutest Beatle? Paul ! So I do believe he was telling John he never knew what he missed when he left The Beatles. He lost Paul! "Guess you never knew dear John what you have found..." Me! How come Paul could be so rude to a man who never did anything against him? How dare he wished all the worst for his future saying he would never find love? Gosh, that is total lack of sensibility. It could be defined as cruelty. Mean Paul is not for me. Only I can't believe Paul is mean or cruel. That was for John. And for John that was easier to understand because John was mean to him all the same. He could not stop attacking Paul in all opportunities. And ...come on, they were friends in spite of that. They could met and solve it later. And in fact that is exactly what they did. But for an innocent man he didn't even know very well ...No way, man. But there are parts in the song that may be for Linda as she helped him to face those hard times.

[@mbrenner3629]

Paul had more emotional maturity than John but John caught up after becoming a father a second time and there's a real contentment in him that comes to that last interview days before he was murdered

[@jmann6130]

you gotta appreciate a friend like Ringo being able to be John's conscience and remind him when hes gone to far

[@83badin]

Legend has it that Ringo didn't want to record "How Do You Sleep" because he thought John went over the top with the nasty lyrics towards Paul. He abandoned the sessions, and Alan Paul plays the drums on that track. George, however - who was always a bit vocal about things - does an incredible solo. I feel for Paul, it must had hurt a lot listening to that song.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Alan White, not Paul.

[@Dankyjabo]

No love for 'never without you'? That's one of Ringo's best songs imo

[@davidglasspool4921]

Dang, not finished with the video yet and I was wondering about that

[@AuntKimmySez]

Within you, without you Here comes the sun is about you❤

[@bradh5613]

Here Today by Paul after John died still moves me.

[@dillonspurlin406]

Liking the Beatles is more than just there extremely creative, experimental at the time lyrics and music. It’s about the bond they created with each other through their music- and how we all got to be a part of such an amazing friendship between them all. It’s about understanding the growth. I love the Beatles so much. Their very nostalgic for my father loved them. It almost makes me cry to think of how the Beatles has formed such a bond between my father and I. We both just get what we love about them. So the fact I have such nostalgia wrapped up in something as phenomenally revered as the Beatles is such a blessing. If you see this - cause I definitely sent you this video - just know I love you. :) I’ll likely hug you longer next time I see you. But I love you very much.

[@MrTCHOSS]

As a songwriter, How Do You Sleep is phenomenal musically. It's just a shame John had so much resentment of Paul. During the videos of John recording this, it looks to me like George (who was playing slide guitar) seems uncomfortable hearing the lyrics. But I might just be completely hallucinating and mind reading

Yeah when John says “how do you sleep ya cunt”? George appeared miffed.

[@zenon459]

George and ringo playing both sides, its kind of funny to me how they could do that and not punch either of them in the face

[@MrTCHOSS]

@ Exactly. He seems to be looking at John during a couple of the edgier lines and looks and a little shocked or disappointed. He certainly wasn't laughing.

[@JoaoGabriel-lk9cv]

I don’t know about this, because George was furious about Paul as well. He wanted to play the song, and for me he was comfortable.

[@DanJohnson]

@Suz V2017 It's a shame that in the end when John was murdered it was only George who had fallen out with him at the time, Paul on the other hand was on decent terms with John.

[@rgold770]

Thanks for another insightful and entertaining video. The Beatles break up showed us how petty we all can be and how much can lost in anger and bitterness. Paul McCartney summed it up perfectly when he wrote "And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make."

[@davidzasloff8797]

This is maybe the most touching conclusion to a video I’ve ever heard from him.

[@whyme4768]

Dang that part where he is talking about how hard it is to say I love you but you gotta really hit me I wish I could’ve said I’d love you to so many people in my life you don’t think about it that they could be gone the next day

[@bernardpiat9353]

beautiful vid. i especially loved the 20 last seconds there. thank you.

[@Freakinlizzie]

Beautiful video, your commentary taught me a lot and was easy to understand. As a Beatles fan, your videos teach me more all the time! Not to mention, you have a soothing voice that can effortlessly be followed along with. I can see how much work goes into these videos and you’re doing an amazing job. You’ve just earned yourself a new subscriber, keep up the great content!

[@dockerdave]

Can't believe it'll be 40 years in December since we lost John. Maybe all the madness of 2020 is a leadup to the anniversary of this tragedy.

[@maevadubois5871]

No, not the wife beating narcissist

[@mattbailey7049]

No

[@christrontherobot4100]

@@maevadubois5871 oh my god

[@el_guajolote]

Beautiful ending, Paul sang Here Today when I saw him live a couple of years back and it was heart-wrenching. Take care, friends.

[@markbrown6978]

I want to thank you for this great video, love the Beatles, just found you. I know a heck of a lot about the Beatles, you know more, I'm so glad!!

[@BlueDragonArt]

I am digging the Ringo love in this video XD My fav, the peacekeeper. Gotta love that dude ;) Peace and love!

[@swag1328]

Wah-Wah by George would’ve been a good addition too! One of my favorite solo songs from them all. I believe he wrote it right after the Abbey Road/Let It Be sessions

[@pauleaster5832]

He actually wrote it when he left the get back sessions at twickenham and before they resumed at Apple and was def about the sessions.

[@bobg6638]

“Dear Boy” very much sounds like it’s about John, even though Paul says not. And RAM is a really good album.

[@Glitch4Twitch]

If Paul didn't keep it together, their last album would've been Sgt Pepper. We wouldn't have had: 1. Magical Mystery Tour (film/soundtrack) 2. White Album 3. Yellow Submarine (movie/album) 4. Let It Be (movie/album) 5. Abbey Road Thank you, Paul. IMO, John was resentful that Paul took over HIS group: 1. The Quarrymen - before the Beatles became famous: John was the clear leader 2. Please Please Me - Revolver: Leadership was shared between John and Paul 3. Sgt Pepper (Paul's idea) - Abbey Rd: Paul was the clear leader Paul contributed to more of the Beatles number 1 hits during the final era (Paul was the "workaholic" by RIngo and John's own words), he came up with most of the group concepts during that era, he urged the group not to hire Allen Klein as the manager, but they did anyway (John later admitted Paul was right). IMO, John was passive aggressive and did things to spite Paul because his bruised ego made him feel Paul "commandeered" the Beatles. John got heavy into Yoko (brought her around to passive aggressively show he's over the Beatles), got into heroin which made him aloof from the group, didn't want Paul's father in law to manage the group. Don't get me wrong, John was still great during the final era, he was just on his own trip at times. Paul's not perfect, but he doesn't get the credit he deserves. Spot on? Or do you have a counter-argument.

[@minzinmyonaing9438]

Paul is the greatest BEATLE.

[@angelbait5]

paul was definitely the best beatle overall. i absolutely love them all, but paul was the driving force behind all of the beatles’ best work.

[@musabhatti7948]

I could not agree more.

[@mamymimma]

Well said👏

[@Glitch4Twitch]

@@dickjohnson1158 Indeed.

[@waynehickok5019]

Wonderfully profound. I was one of how many millions that picked up a guitar because I saw them on Ed Sullivan, my sister still has her "I love Paul" fan button. I enjoy the facts, stories you present. But I enjoy the sensitivity you show maybe more. Thank you.

[@gruponozzion5392]

After being a fan of this page for quite some time (especially of the Beatles) this was the video i was waiting for lol we get to see how each and every band member felt after so many years of being a family and having ups and downs and getting to see how they really felt about each other through their music...and even though they wrote those songs it was all peace and love for each other...keep up the good work and I’ll be waiting for more excellent videos from you...peace and love to everyone

[@jamesgoward5687]

And John liked it enough to briefly quote the main guitar riff in " Beef Jerky"

[@kristhe4th]

I'm starting to think hollyhobs is slowly becoming Paul McCartney

[@sheffieldgregory]

Love watching all of your videos :) truly the epitome of The Beatles' fanbase

[@johnvankempen2334]

I’ve always wanted to learn more about “How Do You Sleep.” This was exactly the video I wanted and I very much enjoyed the wholesome ending. Great video man.

[@barfcoswill]

Paul admitted on Howard Stern's show that both he and John were weaponizing songs against each other but that they "got over it" quickly.

[@MarkMikelVideos]

"Met them all there in the material world. John and Paul here in the material world. Though we started out quite poor, we got 'Richie' on a tour. Got caught up in the material world." -George Harrison Living In The Material World

[@keahanmadan9]

glad to see your channel do so well now !!!! keep it going

[@someonenamedsue8890]

I really love your content, I learn a lot about the Beatles in this channel. Is it possible if you can do ten interesting facts about Pink Floyd or Syd Barrett?

[@Lennogubrobgb]

Ringo’s one is adorable

[@lorismartinoperfetto6908]

Well the fact that Paul and John never got together after the Beatles broke up is really sad. They both loved and missed each other.

[@mrmikeh-nv7cq]

Wow, i knew a lot of this but your detailed quotes are what i DIDN'T know. Thank you man, your a wealth of knowledge to all Beatles fans, credit to you pal.

[@benjaminherrera884]

Oh My dog, I got shivers when this guy spoke about the song all those years ago. Gee, I could imagine a devastated George so clearly

[@jasemac5391]

That was lovely my Brother ;) the Beatles have been a big part of all our lives and it’s hard to see them angry at each other when we all love each of them so much 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

13:45 omg... That’s so sad!!! Paul, no!!! 😭 To this day he still can’t believe that John is gone...? That’s so sad... 😭 I’m so sorry, Paul! 😭 I know it hurts... I know it left a scar... I know it’s hard... I know you miss him... But, I also know this... Even though he was taken away from you... Even though you fought... Even though there was hate and hostility between you, I know that nothing could separate you... You’ll always be best friends, and you’ll always be together, in soul, and in memories... Just remember this... Hate is temporary. Friendship is forever. 🙏❤️✌️😇

[@jameslopez4742]

wow,what a great breakdown of it all. you put it in terrific perspective. and your ending message was just beautiful. keep on Hollyhobben man. and thanks for the good message.

[@rick4electric]

Love is Peace and Peace is Love! It's never too late to join the ranks of the seriously good!

[@pelaronson4086]

Thank You, my friend, this is one of the most beautiful shows...I must overlook at this one...much love ,Your faithful Ron ××× from Ljubljana

[@tia4337]

Here Today is a masterpiece, periodt

[@MaxyBoy-x9u]

Thanks for the messages of kindness at the end of this. Great job.

[@cerachaos]

I didn't know George wrote some of my favorite songs... awesome

[@gregjohnson7270]

Hi, I'm a new contributor and this video was astounding, thanks for ALL of the time, effort and emotion that you put into each one, they are truly an inspiration. I seriously don't know how you do it man, you totally ROCK!!

[@ComaDave]

Two more suspected are Paul's "Let Me Roll It" and Ringo's "Back Off Boogaloo".

[@drubbus]

@@chrismacdonald7955 wrong... he used it for Paul

[@chrismacdonald7955]

@@drubbus Oops you're right. it was used for Paul.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

I admit it, i can accidentally be a bit 'snobbish' or something when it comes to commentary on the Beatles, but this was legit moving and very much in the spirit of 'love and peace' that lots of us cynics (who call ourselves 'pragmatists') tend to mock. I know i haven't subscribed yet, but maybe it's the John in me that can't admit it yet that i really appreciate your work. but if i ever write a song sniping at you, know that it's because i respect you and it's just awkward to admit :)

[@jivettedanyelle2915]

Thanks for explaining what was going between John and Paul.

[@matthieuvan]

This was so accurate and moving ; You're doing such a great Job ! Thank You !!

[@AnimMusicTM]

John : Lets end war Also John : How do you sleep

[@christiandaugherty6339]

Where's the contradiction?

[@AnimMusicTM]

@@christiandaugherty6339 well its already obvious so id rather not change lol

[@christiandaugherty6339]

@@AnimMusicTM He didn't start a war or support a war, so it's in no way hypocritical or contradictory.

[@AnimMusicTM]

@@christiandaugherty6339 yo chilll its a joke XD

[@simonperezmillan734]

I love the fact that you always leave us with a fantastc, excellent brillant meaninful lesson, thanks mate

[@tenshi_6237]

such great quality

[@ldello1]

Great stuff! Loved your kind message at the end. Thank you.

[@JonahNelson7]

I've heard Dear Boy was for Linda's first husband, which makes a lot more sense. Talking about how he didn't know what he had

[@alfiemitchell3026]

Ringo Starr’s “I Am The Greatest” was written by John, and was debatably a small jab at Paul

[@salamandersaladman8483]

not at all, ringo just really is the greatest

[@clark82]

Not really. It’s a song John had been sitting on that was somewhat autobiographical, but knew if he released it everyone would just laugh at him and say “there he goes again”, but he knew that Ringo had the charm that he could pull it off no problem. While he did write it after he read Paul’s letter to announce he was leaving the band, it was more influenced by Mohammad Ali and after he caught A Hard Days Night on tv one night. There is not really anything anti-Paul in it

[@AlejandroMorales-kq3up]

Keep up with the work

[@bonehead2768]

Thank You for the great video and the heartfelt sentiments.I enjoyed it all immensely!Please keep up the awesome work & look forward to seeing more!

[@leesharra1413]

You seem to have forgot "Dear Friend" from Wings Wild Life. I think that is as clear as it gets.

[@PenguinBooks365]

Paul always the bigger man.

[@music-is-my-world-83]

I found this amazing podcast made by 3 women called Another Kind of Mind that I wanted to reccomend. They do a 2 part episode about How Do You Sleep, and they have a long series on John and Paul's breakup beginning in 1968. It made me rethink so much about the predominate tropes out there around these artists and their relationships to each other. They look at it primarily through a lens of love rather than a dominance competition which I find so refreshing. And best of all, they don't class Paul as a secondary or sidekick kind of partner! They are irreverent, but to me it feels as though they try to be fair and give John and Paul's feelings equal weight while redressing some of the imbalances in the discourse that I've seen in my many years as a Beatles fan.

[@GamingAnimator1]

What about "Never Without You" by Ringo Starr? It was written as a tribute to George Harrison after his death.

[@dollop_ganger]

Another beautiful episode! Thabk you for doing these.

[@noahdeak8367]

Another great video! Don’t feel pressured, but I would love to see you play the instruments behind you. Have a great day!

[@seamustierney2000]

Hey man love your stuff! I remember when this channel had like 15k. Great to see you almost at 100k!

[@kathleenschmitz5370]

I love your videos. Thank you so much for making them ❤️

[@popadelic2719]

Your ending dialogue was beautiful and needed. Thank you.

[@MxCartney_Lou]

Paul and John were like marriage, honey moon, and bitter divorce then after a while kind and teasing their marriage after time has passed

[@robertfritz4971]

Outstanding video! You made every song, no matter how cutting, out to be a fight amongst brothers and that helped take the sting out of those songs. And, seeing how John and Paul ended up in good terms proved that the bond brothers have can, indeed, be stronger than ill-conceived and occasional jabs. At least that’s how I heard it. Brilliant!

[@aayammusic4584]

It's really sad that Beatles have to end this way😭😭😭

[@kmr15mhs]

I am going through a real Beatles phase right now and your channel is perfect lol

[@jlr022159]

I always thought John Lennon was so childish with this song. To this day it’s a tune that I can barely listen to because it sounds like a spoiled baby throwing a name-calling temper tantrum.

[@doppelmeyer]

It’s made all the more difficult by the fact that as a piece of music it slaps really hard.

[@finismalorum9746]

Paul technically started it. I look at it as siblings fighting. John even said through all that fighting that Paul is, and always will be his brother.

[@seanm9693]

@@finismalorum9746 I don't buy the old "so-and-so-started-it" logic when the payback includes about 1000% interest.

[@jlr022159]

Finis Malorum: Paul NEVER called John names. Paul made soft references to John’s actions. In return John called Paul “a cunt” in a video reference and said “all you done was yesterday” and “since you’re gone you’re just another day”... I mean it was ridiculously childish. John was jealous pure and simple... and the references Paul made were true.

[@stephentrainor6199]

I heard this song for the first time on the radio one day. I didn't really understand what it was all about at the time (I was young), but I loved the sound of it so much that I bought the CD.

[@leilamirzanejad8111]

George is my favorite Beatle, and for many reasons too. Not only do his songs and voice amaze me, his personality and way he goes about things and life really resonate with me. I'll always love him. :)

[@josephnobile7728]

U r so ritely so n luv his voice2 in my younger day I'd sing his songs till I got hoarse n kept on anyways luvd it

[@neilholmes8200]

I love the look Harrison gives Lennon whilst recording how do you sleep. When John sings 'the only thing you did was yesterday' Harrison looks up like "Bloody hell John, that's a bit much"

[@resoundartist]

Thank you for these amazing insights to the Beatles. Blessing always

[@SecretAgentPaul]

You can't say Paul started it with Ram. John had already ripped into Paul in the Jann Weiner interview.

[@braedynadams2827]

huh

[@READYTEDDYBEAR]

Braedyn Adams I think he said something about John ripping Paul with his wiener!

[@howardnorris8760]

Surfing around the net, then I found this video. The clips the narrator the script are flawless. Just what I need on Friday during COVID-19. Any of their songs take me to another place the moment I recognize them. The way this video was presented leaves me warm and appreciative. It’s easy to hear the reverence because I’ve always had that same Reverence. LLF, now, thanks so much.

[@danielcrane4555]

Can’t believe you didn’t mention Never Without You. An absolutely wonderful song

[@nerktwin]

Love the videos that you make, they contain such great detail. They are a Beatle superfan's dream! Keep doing what you do!

[@RSVPini]

Has anyone here commented on 'Dear Friend' from Paul's "Wild Life" album? That's Paul obviously speaking directly to John. It's also one of Paul's best songs.

[@Titan55555]

Amazing video, last part almost brought me to tears

[@bananaspiel1850]

As a huge fan, I just If feel that Brian Epstein’s death, broke them them up. Not the wives. The Beatles would have lasted 5 years or more had their agent not die so tragically in 1967. Imagine- All Things Must Pass- Ram...Squeezed together!!😎

[@braedynadams2827]

I think it was all of it adding up tbh.

[@tenej6992]

I bought All those years ago on a 7" vinyl. It keeps me close to remembering my grandma who passed a way a few years ago 😌 it's a very beautiful song

[@seharzt2729]

"Time wounds all heels." John Lennon

[@braedynadams2827]

BABAHAH

[@fried_knot1802]

Great video! I love seeing your new videos pop up in my feed :)))

[@edwardgarea7650]

Can’t get them all, but you forgot Ringo’s “Back Off Boogaloo,” which was a nickname for Paul.

[@sehfnrerhdhfbfbd28]

Another great and Indepth video thank you and keep them coming