The Beatles "Paperback Writer" & "The Ballad of John & Yoko" (First Time Reaction)

Back this week with two more videos from the fab four... This time with the original version of "The Ballad of John & Yoko" since I did take 7 of it a few weeks ago. Also, the video for "Paperback Writer" is included. I LOVE their promo clips so much. They were so ahead of the curve... in so many ways. Two stand out tracks yet again. I don't know how they keep doing it, but they do.
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[@P.Galore]

The Ballad of John & Yoko proves that John and Paul's relationship was very solid even at this late date. John called Paul and said he wanted to record something immediately, Paul met him at the studio and the two hammered out the song in one evening, playing all the instruments and producing the final record without George Martin, George or Ringo.

[@mattleppard1970]

Never knew that. Thanks

[@davidwalsh7128]

One of Paul's greatest bass lines, which John always really appreciated....

[@davidwestphal3469]

I think that The Long and Winding Road was their last number one single, at least in the US. Even Get Back hit number one after The Ballad of J&Y.

[@johnbyrnes7912]

Correction that ballad came after Get Back and Let It Be and The Long And Winding Road as well as George's For You Blue were #1 in the USA ! 😹

[@davidwestphal3469]

@ Hey John, you should check with the Billboard Hot 100. The Ballad never got higher than number 8 in 1969 and the Long and Winding Road spent 2 weeks at number one in 1970.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 Ringo turned 84 this summer and he's still going strong! very cool human being.

[@AlBarzUK]

And played just a week or two ago with Paul in London. Peace and Love ✌️✌️

[@markandresen1]

And a new country album out from him in January.

[@kenennis6287]

Got tickets to see him in June

[@hopeklemann1]

@kenennis6287 awww...yay!

[@mgonzales56]

The Beatles really did start music video. They did it out of necessity, because they were in such high demand to appear everywhere, that they figured, they would do a promo film and distribute that. That way they could stay in the studio more rather than flying all over the place. They were the main force in music for years. No one came close. They all followed.

[@Michael-r1x5h]

Not so. The 'music video' began in the 1920s as a soon as sound could be synchronized with 'moving pictures'. Do a search for 'late 1920s-1930s music videos'. (There were music videos before dramatic feature films has synchronized sound.)

[@akadros310]

@@Michael-r1x5h I think it depends on the definition. Earlier songs were used in theaters and were often cartoons or live performances. "Paperback Writer" and "Rain" are two of the earliest, but not the first, that were referred to as promotional videos

[@realbser1956]

Paperback Writer harmonies 💋

[@ianlaker9161]

I was one of the ones insisting you play the original of Ballad of John and Yoko. The highlights for me over the earlier take are John's guitar and Paul's superb harmonies. Just the two of them locked in perfect musical understanding, just before it all went to sh*t. Tragic.

[@Uetti]

Also Paul's bass playing and piano are excellent

[@bradjenkins1475]

Although I don't often see the ballad of John and Yoko listed in the top of The Beatles greatest songs. But I believe and always have believed. This is definitely in their top 5 or 6 songs. I love the story. I love the fact that we were living it back then. I love the minimal amount of information that we got to hear directly from John regarding the whole thing with him and Yoko. And their wedding and honeymoon.

[@corawheeler9355]

Two great songs ... Ballad of John & Yoko is my favorite of the two ... enjoyed them both

[@turdferguson3475]

"Ballad" has always been one of my favorites. A vastly underrated song.

[@braemtes23]

Paperback Writer has been one of my favorite Beatles' songs since it was released in early 1966. It was a number one hit internationally.

[@cosmiccat6708]

I love Paperback Writer. Such a rocking track.

[@damonhines8187]

The flipside of 'The Ballad of John and Yoko', George Harrison's 'Old Brown Shoe' is a must listen 🎶 🦻🏼👞😊🎉

[@marcpearce-rp7wx]

Absolutely love the guitar sound of the 'revolver' era, paperback writer, rain, she said she said etc. Its a sound they only seemed to produce in 1966.

[@MrKeychange]

Same. I wish this period lasted a little longer.

[@freda1182]

Walked by the Amsterdam Hilton this year, and found a postcard in the Tulip Museum of John and Yoko holding tulips in their bed-in. Great picks for last Beatles Sunday of the year.🌷

[@ROUGHSEES]

The riff in paperback writer is just so perfect. The ballad of john & yoko is highly underappreciated. Grear choices today, Lee.

[@listenup7284]

It was a number 1 hit ..

[@genegarrett3372]

the line was "they looked just like two gurus in Drag"

[@carolynschmidt5467]

😂

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Paperback Writer has always been one of my favorite songs! I started watching these reactions to see what young people thought of Beatles music. The fun part is to see the smile that comes across their faces. Oh yeah it always happens! And my recommendations would be for Paul McCartney songs: Only Love Remains…it’s a masterpiece! Also: My Brave Face, Getting Closer, Arrow Through Me, Pipes of Peace, Wanderlust, Ever Present Past, Good Times Coming,……(I’m sorry this list is so long but Paul has sooooo many great songs…you have to hear) continuing on…Cafe On The Left Bank, Cmon People, Junk, Footprints, Fine Line, Single Pigeon, Somedays, Kicked Around Nomore, When the Night, This Never Happened Before, Give Ireland Back To the Irish, etc., etc.

[@Mark-jk1jv]

Always loved hearing Paul joining John on the final versus and choruses.

[@thetoadsong]

Agree. One of my favorite harmony vocals ever.

[@7609RH]

amazing how Paul's groove on the drums is SOOOO like Ringo's.... ? Maybe cuz they were both left-handed?

[@1after909]

That’s especially true of Paul’s drumming on dear prudence I always thought it was Ringo

[@MarceloMarqués-b1l]

Good observation

[@marthagavey9321]

❤😮❤ the minute these boys descended the steps from that plane in '64 I was in love!! Like millions!! 🥰 This is awesome Lee!!

[@doplinger1]

I heard that “Paperback Writer” came about because of Paul’s aunt. She asked him “Can’t you write something other than love songs?”

[@MrKeychange]

Did you hear it from Lee in this video? 😂

[@doplinger1]

@ - doh! I missed him saying that!

[@pestbsn]

​@MrKeychange lol. Paul's said it in interviews, too. Who else could write a catchy tune about writing a paperback book?

[@MrKeychange]

@pestbsn Paul could write about the phone book in those days and make it interesting.

[@lisaw5604]

According to their friend Jimmy Saville, it was Paul's turn to write a song. John asked him what he was reading, and Paul said, "Just some paperback." John said. "Well then, write about that..." -- I know Saville was as evil/gross as it gets, but he was there and it just may be the truth. Paul takes credit for everything but forgets he was part of a team.

[@allenlocke1935]

As hard rock guitarist myself, I must say I love that riff! I would not be surprised if Paul recorded that mean ass riff. Just listen to "Let Me Roll It". He's a beast. "Paperback Writer" is just so excellently recorded and mixed. The whole Beatles team is just flexing at this point:)

[@mattleppard1970]

Paperback Writer has long been a favourite ❤

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Both of those just sound so good. I absolutely love Paul's bass guitar line in Paperback Writer. Well, I mean, I like it in basically every song, but I just love what he's doing there against what Ringo is doing. And the stacked harmonies and the arrangement of all that and the performance of it is just incredible.

[@deepermind4884]

It's actually Paul playing drums. Neither George nor Ringo played on this track

[@pollynicklas5220]

The Ballad Of John And Yoko was infrequently played even back then! I like it a lot though!

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

The song was banned by the BBC - and it still went to #1 in the UK for the first 3 weeks of June in 1969. It also was banned on many US radio stations - and it peaked at #8 in the US.

[@pestbsn]

​@@aBeatleFan4everI thought I remembered that, then wondered if my memory was right. It was over that "crucify me" in the song. John had to have known how TPTB would respond after that original craziness after his remark about Jesus.

[@Uetti]

@@pestbsn No, it was over the "Christ!" interjection

[@paddyotable]

Thanks for the double play Lee!

[@hungfao]

If anyone ever wondered what John and Paul would produce if on their own, this is the track.

[@pierretoureille7359]

Paperback Writer - flip side of Rain. Tremendous bass line

[@goonbelly5841]

A major innovation in Paperback Writer was the use of echo.

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

Fabulous Sunday tunes from the Boys. What's not to love? Harmonies, lyrics , all perfection. Wonderful reaction as always, L33. Blessings and joy all.

[@wbmstr24]

Frere Jaques for the background vocals in Paperback Writer

[@shellihouge938]

You might like to listen to Ringo's "Early 1970" and there's "Cooking (in the kitchen of love)" which John wrote for Ringo. I think John sings some backup on this one, too. But I'm not positive about that. I am positive you will enjoy both! ✌️❤️

[@MsUrbangirl]

Love the double play, thanks!

[@chrisamundson8653]

I Saw Paul do 'Paperback Writer' in '93 (practically in my backyard but thats another story) They were just banging that night. My then wife caught rose petals thrown by Linda during 'Let Me Roll It". Was just a great show

[@genegarrett3372]

In "ballad" The fifty acorns tied in a sack was one of Yoko's Art projects. When they returned to England they had a bag of acorns they had gathered. They place a single acorn in a small white box and sent them to world leaders with a message to plant for peace. FYI as far as their individual work, you have just barely scratched the surface, especially when it comes to Paul's work. There is a hell of a lot more than the Wings years. And he has a new album coming in 2025! Their solo work will keep you busy for years. Maybe even until you're my age.

[@scotstevens5263]

I had the 45rpm of Paperback Writer and Rain on the B side. Put my pennies on the needle arm of the ol record player so not to skip on the song 🎶 😅

[@debjorgo]

All the bass made those tonearms jump sometimes!

[@alvarhanso6310]

It was actually a Double A side single. They did several of those at the time, and usually one side became a #1, and the other didn't. Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields was similar. Ringo and Paul's best playing on those two tracks. Some of John's most brilliant writing on Rain. The only Beatles song actually about taking LSD.

[@debjorgo]

@@alvarhanso6310 "...taking LSD", as asserted by Ian McDonald in Revolution in the Head, which McCartney called a toilet book. If you know another source, let me know. Of Ian's book says Paul, "And I'll come across, "McCartney wrote that in answer to Lennon's acerbic this," and I go, "Well, that's not true." But it's going down as history. That is already known as a very highly respected tome, and I say, "Yeah, well, okay." This is a fact of my life. These facts are going down as some sort of musical history about the Beatles. There are millions of them, and I know for a fact that a lot of them are incorrect."

[@Uetti]

@@alvarhanso6310 Sorry, but you are wrong. Paperback Writer and Rain were a regular A-side/B-side 45 rpm single. The Beatles only released three double A-sided singles: We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper, Eleanor Rigby/Yellow Submarine and Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever

[@alvarhanso6310]

@Uetti it seems I was wrong. I had been told that long ago by my Dad who had a promo copy of the 45 sent to him as a Double A side, and that many fans "consider it a Double A side". Also, I figured it made sense since they made 3 videos for it, and were really proud of the song, and came in the midst of their run of Double A sides. I'll have to look for that promo 45, though, because I do remember seeing that. And I know records exist that aren't supposed to, such as a pink label promo copy of My Generation, instead of a white label. I have one. Still believe Rain to be the superior song, whether it was officially a B side or not. Thanks for making me look it up, and have a reason to look for that 45.

[@roevega9902]

I was around when the Beatles came to be. Whenever there was a new song release, the radio stations would make a big deal of it (NYC) I can remember exactly where I was when Paperback Writer was released and played the first time on the radio. Standing in the hallway with my cousin..listening. It was so different so new. The radio station actually played it again on repeat. What a time to be alive!

[@magiegainey5036]

Paperback Writer. Yep, I agree!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

The best

[@mariaportengen2959]

A great guitar riff at paperback writer. 🎸🎸👍

[@KLStorer]

it was their last #1 single in the U.K. until "Now and Then." In the U.S. "Something/Come Together," "Let It Be," and "The Long and Winding Road" all went to #1, but "Now and Then" peaked at #7.

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. Listen to paperback without the visual or close your eyes . Great song !

[@Moz1011]

So good.

[@williamdeypres1122]

'Paperback Writer' and 'Rain' were both filmed in the garden and pavilion of Chiswick House West London.

[@flashnewsalert6102]

Noticed Paul's chipped tooth...bicycle accident :)

[@pestbsn]

He didn't open his mouth wide when he was singing, which he normally would. Moped accident. Poor Paul. I knew he played drums on The Ballad of John and Yoko. Not everything he and John played together. That was way back then, but wasn't there something about banning it because of the "crucify" in the song. Especially after the backlash from John's other incident?

[@MsUrbangirl]

Omg Lee, I just noticed your Ian Anderson hat. How much do I love that? And, I could be wrong, but I notice you smiling bigger when John is grinning. I do the very same thing, I sometimes don't even realize it! Anyway, no pressure, but please keep doing what you're doing❤❤❤❤

[@smffeb58]

I was a commentator of the first version of Ballad of John and Yoko. By far the original released version is the best to us old coots. Probably because our technology choices were in our days limited to radio, records, and tapes. Not that the proliferation of the “makings of” , “studio edits”, old videos that weren’t available at the touch of a finger like they are today aren’t cool. Think it’s more of a case of wanting to see the reaction, and relating to how it felt to us old coots be one and the same for you young aficionados of great music. Touché, and great reaction

[@johnandrews3151]

The Beatles' last three #1 hits were all from the Let It Be album, released in 1970😮They are Get Back, The Long And Winding Road and Let It Be. The last single from that album was Across The Universe which peaked around number 20 and was their last swan song.

[@pestbsn]

Let It Be won an Oscar in 1971 for Best Original Song Score. Amazing, since it's from an album many think was bad because of the contention between them at the time. With a lot of blame aimed at Paul. But all three of those number 1 hits were his.

[@Uetti]

Across The Universe was never released as a single, at least in the UK and the US, and I've never heard of it released as a single nowhere else. Let It Be and The Long And Winding Road were #1 singles in USA but not in Britain. Lee was pointing out that The Ballad Of John And Yoko were The Beatles' last #1 single in their homeland until last year with Now And Then. They had more #1s in America and elsewhere

[@YN97WA]

If you haven't already, you should check out the B side of The Ballad of John & Yoko. It's a Harrison song called Old Brown Shoe. Great bass line! Lovin' the Beatles' reactions, young man. 👍👍

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

The Beatles doing what the Beatles did... sending out a seemingly endless string of great rock songs... one Paul song and one John song, and the result is the same... catchy, hard driving rock music

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Two great songs that both went to #1 Single here in Canada. Ballad of John and Yoko was just John and Paul. Actually after it - Come Together in 69 Let it Be and Long and Winding Road in 1970 all went to #1 ❤❤❤

[@genegarrett3372]

My first suggestion for solo work would be Paul off his "The Space Within Us ' Video of the 2005 tour. Two songs formed a medley" Too Many People / She Came In through the Bathroom Window." And for George the album 33 1/3 : Tracks "Woman don't you cry for me", "Crackerbox Palace" , the Cole Porter song "True Love" and /or "This Song" I'll suggest more every time you play Beatles stuff.

[@alvarhanso6310]

Funny you call The Ballad fun, which it is bouncy and fun, but the lyrics are another cry for help. "The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me" wasn't wholly sarcastic. But this is the same guy who literally wrote a cry for help called Help! and people thought it was just another catchy tune. Not quite the depths of despair as in Mother, but Lennon was capable of writing some incredibly personal lyrics about things he was in therapy for, that's astonishing. More astonishing is they could be big hits and people move right past the hurt that created them because of nice harmonies like Help or a bouncy bass line like Ballad.

[@michelepaccione8806]

The Paperback writer video was shot soon after Paul’s moped crash. He still had his broken tooth. The doctor who treated him was apparently quite drunk and did a bad job stitching Paul up; he appears, “stinking of gin,” in Rocky Raccoon.

[@davidhanson8681]

Paperback had one the best of many, many killer guitar riffs by the Fab Four.

[@UncleQue]

I remember that I used to think that John’s line of “50 acorns tied in a sack” was just poetic license to set up the next like of “it’s good to have the both of you back” but he really did have a sack with 50 acorns in it and if I remember correctly he gave them to various members of the press.

[@debjorgo]

He mailed the acorns to the leaders of the world in hopes that they would plant them as a symbol of peace. They would be planting the seeds of peace. John said something like, "Out of little acorns, great oak trees grow."

[@stwbryfld1]

Harrison and Lennon on Paperback Writer are singing "frere jacques" under Paul's lead. Always get a kick out of that!! 😆

[@johnandrews3151]

Paul McCartney & Wings/Let Me Roll It : Studio Album version😮😊

[@trespatines8698]

Love that song!

[@eviekelpie1]

Both fabulous songs but my favourite one here is The Ballad... I've always loved it and still do. I'm such a huge Lennon fan 😅😅

[@lyna4873]

Paul McCartney did three albums with Youth under the name The Fireman. The first two were released in the 90's and instrumental (electronica etc--Paul stretching into something new). Electric Arguments was released in 2008 with more traditional songs and Paul singing so of course he was no longer anonymous. He has a very joyous song titled Sing the Changes on that album--check out his live in concert video version from Good Evening New York City in 2009 for some later McCartney music. (Maybe for McCartney Monday??)

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

If you are going to check out "Sing the Changes" from Paul's "Electric Arguments" album... you should also check out "Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight" from that same album. You will be amazed at how well McCartney could still sing with a hard rocker vocal in 2008... sounding very much like he did when he belted out "Helter Skelter" way back in 1968. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp6ymHefg7Nli8U

[@davidhampshire7723]

Paul,had broken his tooth shortly before this also hence his hair covering the bruise above his left eye.

[@WendyDarling1974]

Suggestion: look through their singles for ones not on albums. Or their covers of classic R&B and rock like Little Richard and Chuck Berry. The soundtrack album to the Cirque de Soleil show Love, which is 100% amazing remixes of original material, is great.

[@genegarrett3372]

"Frère Jacques" Elvis Costello said this was one of the first examples of over driven rock. Paul wrote the tune in the form of a business letter.....to a publisher.

[@genegarrett3372]

For ideas on their individual solo work, just type in one of their names and the word discography and you'll be amazed at the number of records these guys generated.

[@yes_head]

"Paperback Writer" is Paul trying to one-up John when it came to guitar riffs -- an example of how their competitiveness often paid dividends. The Beatles hired Michael Lindsey-Hogg to produce the promo film (and also for "Rain", which was done the same day at the same location). They were impressed enough that they went back to MLH for the 'Let It Be' project. Re: solo stuff, Paul and Linda had a TV special produced around the time of 'Band on the Run'. As I recall it's not bad.

[@Uetti]

Do you mean One Hand Clapping?

[@FiremanSam60]

As usual, Paul elevates a song with a harmony and punchy bass.

[@Piwork69]

Before the 90’s new compilations, the one of the only way to hear “Paperback Writer” and “The Ballad of …” was on the “Hey Jude” album on vinyl. It was a great album bc it had all their later singles in one album. Plus the cover was cool. The only other compilations back then was the blue and red greatest hits albums. That’s it!

[@AaronJoseph-t4b]

The lyrics are about John & Yoko travelling, a bed in at Toronto,travelling Europe to find a place 2 get married,& yes it was in Gibraltar

[@carolynschmidt5467]

I had forgotten about yhis song! Thank you!

[@kweile4339]

Thanks!!

[@RichjojoCehura]

John yoko..always loved this song ❤❤😂

[@stevedahlberg8680]

If you ever need a hit of dopamine and you want to lean on the Beatles for it, never forget to blast "Good Morning"! 😂

[@jamessomers8808]

I sang the Ballad karaoke at my second to last rehab and I got the staff into it. ❤

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

Kinda weird concidering the rift between John and Paul at the end that the last #1 Beatles song, (before "Now And Then"), is just John and Paul on the track.

[@braemtes23]

The last British #1 was the BOJAY. In the much larger US market, it only reached #8 on the charts. The last Beatles #1 hit song in the US was The Long and Winding Road.

[@brianparker663]

It is said that THE paperback writer who inspired the lyric was poet and travel writer Royston Ellis - and he attended the same school as I did. He, like Elton John, came from the nearby town of Pinner.

[@Kieop]

Hmm. Maybe there's something in the water there...😋

[@brianparker663]

@@Kieop The river Pinn is pretty mirky - maybe mud has unknown properties! 😄

[@zendt66]

Paperback Writer and Rain were a double-A side record. Killer combo.

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

"Rain" was the B side of the single in both the UK and the US. Paperback Writer went to #1 in the UK for 2 weeks (June 23 and June 30, 1966). Rain did not chart in the UK. Paperback Writer was #1 for 2 weeks in the US and was in the top 40 for 10 weeks. Rain peaked at #23 in the US and was in the top 40 for 5 weeks. We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper was a double sided A in the UK and went to #1 for 5 weeks in December of 1965 and January of 1966. On the US Billboard singles chart, We Can Work It Out was #1 for 3 weeks and stayed in the top 40 for 11 weeks - while Day Tripper peaked at #5 and was in the top 40 for 8 weeks.

[@Uetti]

It wasn't a double A-side single, sorry

[@pelaronson4086]

Both!

[@cmoplay1]

Mom, the Beatles are in the back garden again!

[@Brandi6666]

Gurus in black🤘❤️ what an era to be in

[@deepermind4884]

Gurus in drag

[@Brandi6666]

@ nope. Notice the black outfits

[@deepermind4884]

@@Brandi6666 The verse goes as follows: Made a lightning trip to Vienna/ Eating chocolate cake in a BAG/ The newspapers said "She's gone to his head,/ They look just like two gurus in DRAG" John & Yoko did an interview while concealed in a big bag, as a type of art installment. Nevertheless, whatever they were seen wearing, the lyric is still "gurus in drag". Rhymes with BAG. Jus' sayin'.

[@jaydenwhitlen1489]

All the instruments on Ballad are played by John and Paul, John did all the guitars vocals and Paul playd drums, bass and piano

[@johnbyrnes7912]

Yes Lee there's much on the Live At The BBC album. I recommend Soldier Of Love and you'll find many more and the first Anthology has fascinating stuff also there are tracks overlooked such as Love Of The Loved and the beautiful Goodbye from the deluxe Abbey Road just for starters ! 😹🤡🏁🌈🍧🌼

[@Kathmak]

Gonna keep recommending you react to "I'm Down." Such a great rocker!

[@gaizkasalazarrodriguez5054]

PAPERBACK Only has TWO CHORDS! The Guitar Riff is CRAZY!!!

[@carolynschmidt5467]

George had exquisite cheekbones

[@rb9628]

At this point I think you've covered everything the Beatles recorded. I don't know what else to recommend. Have you already listened to "Oh Darling?"

[@mgman6000]

Almost always, you should try to react to the studio versions they mixed and mixed to perfection

[@EsmaelGonzales-y7t]

So, watching u see how The Beatles' music&creativity was so much more than what other bands were doing tells u why/how WE were captivated by them! Even tho I was in my early teens when they "broke out" (14 years old) in America, I just knew something was different! JFK had recently been assassinated & the world became a sad, dismal place! But, like sunshine breaking thru a foggy midmorning day, The Beatles appeared & EVERYTHING changed! Imagine if they had never been! This world would've been so different! I've been so thankful for them, even as I turned 20 & they broke up! I was upset for quite a while but, eventually, I accepted it & life went on! Keep up the good works! Chuck Berry & Elvis influenced these guys quite a bit so, hats off to them!

[@Kieop]

surprised you didn't take this perfect opportunity to compare Ringo and Paul as drummers... As for future suggestions, you missed last week's Macca Monday, but if you're still planning on doing them, I would like to request What's That You're Doing with Stevie Wonder (Tug of War version). It does sound more Stevie than Paul, but it's amazing.

[@Marlenefanclubsimone]

Next reaction: It's All Too Much, George fest, Flaming Lips cover 💣❤️

[@john-p3n2x]

It's amazing how clear and sharp the Paperback Writer video is, like it was filmed yesterday. John, George and Ringo look like they'd rather be somewhere else.

[@thedogwoods5716]

George always looks like that in these videos lol

[@kennethwallace1494]

Because of the let it be soundtrack delayed release in 1970, both let it be and the long and winding road were the last number ones for the band, released around the same time they announced their break up.

[@MrKeychange]

To answer your question at the end, you still have all the music from their "Help" period, and the HDN movie. You actually might like the "Live At the BBC" stuff from 1963. Their raw rock talent is dripping all over it As far as solo stuff, there are a few singles here and there, but you've pretty much gotten to everything channel-worthy. John does have a book, long form interviews and some lost demos that you'd probably love. He sat for one of his very best and most honest interviews a few hours before he was killed.

[@Jeff-vr8ov]

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD and LET IT BE were the last Beatles #1 singles before they broke up.

[@rhwinner]

The fact that Paul could write such a filthy guitar lick in '66 is insane....

[@AlBarzUK]

Where to go?? Hard to know. Nobody ever ever does George’s Wonderwall. It’s a bit of an Indian music trip. Probably not that popular, but hey. 🤗😁

[@Uetti]

It has some brilliant brilliant music in it

[@porflepopnecker4376]

"Paperback Writer" is a great song, and came about at the point when the Beatles were evolving past songs that they could easily play live. "Ballad", however, is John at his narcissistic, faux-iconoclastic worst.

[@ewest14]

Paul played bass and lead guitar on Paperback Writer

[@lathedauphinot6820]

I bought a re-issue “Paperback Writer” vinyl single in the early ‘80s, and you’re right: it’s a filthy riff, and it’s confidently played. Compare the lead to the “Taxman” solo and the second group of solos in the ‘Abbey Road’ medley: it’s Paul. And the other side? “Rain”!

[@jamessomers8808]

Well, since you’re talking about paperback writer and trying to remember it, I will tell you my memory, which is in 1980 when I was 10 listening to the album on my own record player and I had the album because my mom had doubles. Phew, that was a long microphone take without a lot of edits, Lol. I speak Jersey, which is loud, but not always intelligible.😂 sorry about the commas.

[@Kerazen123]

I love the way they look in the video for Paperback Writer 😅 what year was it recorded?

[@braemtes23]

1966. released about April or May.

[@wpl8275]

Have to find the Hey Jude album. It had all these songs plus Hey Jude, Lady Madonna, Old Brown Shoe, Rain, Don't Let Me Down etc... All singles and B sides.