Sucharita Ganguly

London, UK

'The Rolling Stones' understood they had to distinguish themselves in the early 1960s by creating their own music. However, as singles like ‘Love Me Do’ propelled 'The Beatles' to stardom, they realised they needed to appeal to a wider audience than just blues fans. Also read: The diplomat and the agitator: How Lennon-McCartney duo broke 'the lone genius' myth,Keith Richards stated in his BBC iPlayer broadcast of 'My Life as a Rolling Stone,' “We were working the clubs in London and The Beatles just came out and had a hit, Love Me Do. And we said, ‘Oh man, what a great record.”,“The Beatles suddenly explode and there you are going, ‘Oh, yeah. But we’re a blues band. The Beatles changed this whole thing,” Mick Jagger recalled. Also read: Why Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles is called Macca,“Our job was to be like the premier rhythm and blues band in London and we managed that! But we had no idea of progressing beyond that stage,” Richards explained. “Keith, he’d play The Beatles all the time. It’d drive me absolutely batty! And why he was playing The Beatles wasn’t because he didn’t want to listen to anything else. Keith wanted to write these pop songs cos we’re undeniably the blues band. But we knew we had to be a pop band,” Jagger admitted. Also read: The best Paul McCartney songs for The Beatles,“We were just envious, too, man, y’know? I mean, they’re doing what we want, y’know, they got it. They could make records. The Holy Grail was to make records, to be able to get into a studio. It was like diamonds. Y’know, you’d think it was a gold mine, which in a way it was, y’know what I mean? But you’d think you were invading Fort Knox just to make a record,” Richards acknowledged.

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<ul>
 <li>The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were contemporary bands in the 1960s UK</li>
 <li>In a new documentary broadcast, Stones' Keith Richards talks about his Beatles obsession</li>
 <li>Bandmate Mick Jagger reveals why it bothered him</li>
</ul>

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Why Keith Richards' Beatles obsession drove Mick Jagger 'batty'

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For generations, the myth of the lone genius has loomed over us, its shadow masking the true nature of creative effort. Attempts to dismantle the Lennon-McCartney partnership illustrate how deceptive that myth can be, because John and Paul were clearly more creative as a pair than as individual citizens, even though they appeared to operate in opposition at times. The lone-genius myth keeps us from confronting a number of paradoxes concerning creative pairings, such as the fact that distance does not inhibit intimacy and is sometimes a necessary component of it; and that rivalry and collaborations are frequently intertwined. Only by exploring this terrain can we understand how Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, William and Dorothy Wordsworth, and Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Abernathy were able to produce such brilliant work. It turns out that the basis of their accomplishments was collaborative. If that seems impossible, it's because our cultural fixation with the individual has masked the potential of the creative partnership. This power is exemplified by John and Paul. Geoff Emerick, EMI's chief engineer on Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, some of The White Album, and Abbey Road, recognised the two as a single creative being from the start. “Even from the earliest days,” he recalls in his memoir, Here, There and Everywhere, “I always felt that the artist was John Lennon and Paul McCartney, not the Beatles.”,Emerick was intrigued by the pair's odd-couple character while watching them via the control-room glass at Abbey Road's Studio Two. “Paul was meticulous and organized: he always carried a notebook around with him, in which he methodically wrote down lyrics and chord changes in his neat handwriting. In contrast, John seemed to live in chaos: he was constantly searching for scraps of paper that he’d hurriedly scribbled ideas on. Paul was a natural communicator; John couldn’t articulate his ideas well. Paul was the diplomat; John was the agitator. Paul was soft-spoken and almost unfailingly polite; John could be a right loudmouth and quite rude. Paul was willing to put in long hours to get a part right; John was impatient, always ready to move on to the next thing. Paul usually knew exactly what he wanted and would often take offense at criticism; John was much more thick-skinned and was open to hearing what others had to say. In fact, unless he felt especially strongly about something, he was usually amenable to change.”,Also read: Paul McCartney turns 80: His best solo songs, ranked,“The diplomat... and the agitator.” Interacting with Paul and John regularly, it was impossible not to notice these disparities. “John needed Paul’s attention to detail and persistence,” John’s first wife Cynthia Lennon had said. “Paul needed John’s anarchic, lateral thinking.”,Paul and John appeared to be quintessential representations of order and anarchy. Apollo, who represented the intellectual and self-disciplined, and Dionysus, who represented the impulsive and emotional, were the ancient Greeks' representations of these two parts of human nature. The connection of the Apollonian and the Dionysian was posited by Friedrich Nietzsche as the cornerstone of creative labour, and modern creativity research has verified this understanding, exposing the crucial relationship between breaking and making, questioning and refining, disturbing and organising. The iconoclast was John. In early live performances, he would fade into the background, allowing Paul to enchant the audience, before twisting up his face, adopting a hunchback position, and playing dissonant notes. He purposefully kept his guitar marginally out of tune at times, contributing to what composer Richard Danielpour describes as that raw, raunchy sound. He was difficult, if not impossible, to deal with in the press. He was continuously clamouring in the studio to do things differently. He wished to be suspended from the ceiling and swing around the microphone. He desired to be videotaped from behind. While John was breaking form, Paul was trying to make it. He was the band's de facto musical director in the studio and its unwavering supporter outside. Anything you promote, there’s a game that you either play or you don’t play, he explained. I decided very early on that I was very ambitious and I wanted to play. He was the one among the Beatles who would sit the press down and say, ‘Hello, how are you? Do you want a drink?,’ and make them comfortable. Distinctions are an excellent method to meet a creative couple. What important is how the pieces fit together. So focusing on how John attacked reporters while Paul captivated them is incorrect. Because Paul dazzled the reporters, John was able to offend them. Their music evolved in a similar manner, with single strands intertwining into a mutually reinforcing double helix. The work John launched was bitter and tired, whereas Paul's was vibrant and naïve. Interaction created the magic. Consider the home demo for Help!—an intensely raw, fiercely candid song written by John while he was suffering from the type of sadness that made him want to jump out the window, you know. ,The original has a slow, basic piano song that sounds like a blues groan. When Paul heard it, he recommended a countermelody, a playful harmony to be sung after the main lyric—and this significantly altered the song's essence. It's no coincidence that John begged for somebody... not just anybody in the lyrics. He was afraid of drifting away, so Paul helped him get his ‘feet back on the ground.’,McCartney recalls songwriting with Lennon as a kind of pingpong, with the two men exchanging melodies and words. He'd be sitting there and I'd be sitting here, and one of us would suggest an opening line. And then the other one would go, 'OK' and would make a suggestion for the second line, McCartney recounts. It was just easier with me and John, just because you could iron out any wrinkles there and then.

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<ul>
 <li>For generations, the myth of the lone genius has loomed over us</li>
 <li>The iconic Lennon-McCartney duo disproves that assumption</li>
 <li>Let us examine how</li>
</ul>

The diplomat and the agitator: How Lennon-McCartney duo broke 'the lone genius' myth

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Paul McCartney, the famed Beatles member who is also recognised for his solo career, is often referred to as Macca, and because people often wonder where the moniker originates from, he chose to reveal the story behind it. Also read: The best Paul McCartney songs for The Beatles,As you may know, Paul McCartney is one of the most legendary rockstars in music history, having achieved worldwide acclaim as the Beatles' co-lead vocalist and bassist. Furthermore, his songwriting collaboration with the band's main vocalist, John Lennon, is still regarded as the most successful in history. Also read: Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen join Paul McCartney for tour finale,In the video, Paul McCartney said the following:,“‘Why is Paul McCartney nicknamed Macca?’” a question read. “Cause I’m from Liverpool and they abbreviate everything in Liverpool. McCartney is a bit too formal, becomes ‘hey Macca‘ or George Harrison, ‘Hassa,’ or John Lennon becomes ‘Lenni.’ So, they just abbreviate everything, and that’s why. It’s a derivation of McCartney,” he explains. Also read: Paul McCartney turns 80: His best solo songs, ranked,The video is linked below. Talking of his time with the band, We were just like most young guys. We just wanted to have a girlfriend and basically do as much as we could, was the idea. So as we got fans, that became our motivation, which was, we were trying to be attractive in any way you like — visually, physically, sexually. We didn't mind, as long as we were attractive, because as kids, we were apparently not very attractive and we certainly weren't the big kind of quarterback who attracted all the girls in town,” he recalled in an interview with NPR, adding, “It was kind of the opposite for us, so I suppose, as we got more and more popular and the girls started screaming, to tell you the truth, we just enjoyed it. It was the fulfillment of all our dreams. ... It really was just we young guys trying to get laid, as Americans would say.

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<ul>
 <li>Paul McCartney is one of the famed Fab Four Beatle</li>
 <li>He is often referred to as Macca by fans and peers alike</li>
 <li>The legend reveals the reason why</li>
</ul>

Why Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles is called Macca

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Paul McCartney is without a doubt one of the most creative songwriters mainstream music has ever known, as evidenced by his latest album McCartney III, which finds the former Beatle still prospering at the top of the music industry as he celebrates his 80th birthday. As a solo artist throughout the last 50 years, McCartney left an indelible mark on music that can still be seen today. His work with The Beatles, on the other hand, will most certainly outlive us all. We went over every hit McCartney made with the Fab Four and selected 20 of the greatest. McCartney and John Lennon may have had one of the most prolific songwriting collaborations of all time, but the two sometimes worked independently before collaborating. Macca intended to produce some of the songs entirely on his own, even recording a few tracks on his own. Also read: Paul McCartney turns 80: His best solo songs, ranked,Paul McCartney decided to join The Beatles in 1957 and willingly played second fiddle to John Lennon for a while before branching out into his own songwriting career. Musically gifted, Macca possesses something that most musicians would kill for but only a few have - a nose for what the public wants. It has witnessed the creation of ballads, rock numbers, songs that make you laugh, and tunes that bring you to the bridge by the world's most famous bass player. Paul McCartney will be remembered as one of Britain's, nay, the world’s most beloved artists and a cultural icon for the rest of his life. Also read: Who is Paul McCartney?,“One of my biggest thrills for me still is sitting down with a guitar or a piano and just out of nowhere trying to make a song happen,” McCartney once remarked. “People think once you get famous and rich you move out of the public sphere and you have nothing left to write about,” he continued. “I’ve heard that – Bruce Springsteen was this real street boy, now he’s got this big house. How does that compute? If you don’t look at the material side of someone’s life, if you look at more the emotional side, there’s always a wealth of stuff to write about.” Because of this, McCartney has been able to remain significant for such a long time. Spoilt for choices, picking the 20 songs listed below, was boggling, to say the least. 20. I am Looking Through You,19. We Can Work It Out,18. Paperback Writer,17. I've Just Seen a Face,16. Love Me Do,15. I'll Follow the Sun,14. Helter Skelter,13. I Saw Her Standing There,12. All My Loving,11. Can't Buy Me Love,10. Oh! Darling,9. Get Back,8. For No One,7. Penny Lane,6. Eleanor Rigby,5. Let It Be,4. Blackbird,3. Yesterday,2. Here, There and Everywhere,1. Hey Jude

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<ul>
 <li>Paul McCartney is without a doubt one of the most creative songwriters mainstream music has ever known</li>
 <li>He celebrates his 80th birthday on Saturday, June 18</li>
 <li>We went over every hit McCartney made with the Fab Four and selected 20 of the greatest</li>
</ul>

The best Paul McCartney songs for The Beatles

Britain

BruceSpringsteen

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Taking a clear lesson from the success of Peter Jackson's recent The Beatles: Get Back documentary, Paul McCartney has announced his Got Back tour, a 13-city, 14-show trek through the United States that kicks out in just over two months. At the end of the last tour, I promised I'd see you again. I said I was going to get back to you. Well, I got back, McCartney stated in a press release announcing the spring tour, which will be his first since he went on a 39-city tour in 2019. Also read: 'Stranger Things' to end after fifth season, creators tease spinoffs,The tour will take place in both stadiums and arenas. One of the former is a May 13 show at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium, marking his return to the area after a spectacular visit at Dodger Stadium at the end of his 2019 tour. ,A handful of gigs occur in towns where McCartney has never performed previously, beginning with the tour's opening night at the Spokane Arena. Apart from Washington, McCartney is said to be performing live in three other cities: Hollywood, Florida, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Also read: Daniel Craig recalls when Queen Elizebeth cracked joke about him,He'll also visit a couple cities that may feel overdue for a McCartney performance: Baltimore, where he hasn't performed since the Beatles passed through in 1964; Fort Worth, where he last performed with the Wings Over America tour in 1976; and Oakland, where he last visited 20 years ago. The venerable Fenway Park in Boston and the spanking new Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the only place with a two-night stand, are among the other notable venues. The tour concludes on June 16 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at MetLife Stadium, which hasn't had to wait as long as some of the other towns; he last performed there in 2016. Also read: Robert Pattinson reveals new Batman clip on Jimmy Kimmel Live,His Got Back tour comes to a close just in time for whatever birthday celebrations he may have planned. McCartney will turn 80 two days after the final date, on June 18. The general public can purchase tickets one week from now, on February 25, at 10 am local time. American Express cardholders can participate in a presale beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. and ending Thursday at 10 p.m. The itinerary:,Thursday, April 28 – Spokane, WA- Spokane Arena,Monday, May 2- Seattle, WA- Climate Pledge Arena,Tuesday, May 3- Seattle, WA- Climate Pledge Arena,Friday, May 6- Oakland, CA- Oakland Arena,Friday, May 13- Los Angeles, CA- SoFi Stadium,Tuesday, May 17- Fort Worth, TX- Dickies Arena,Saturday, May 21- Winston Salem, NC- Truist Field,Wednesday, May 25- Hollywood, FL- Hard Rock Live,Saturday, May 28- Orlando, FL- Camping World Stadium,Tuesday, May 31- Knoxville, TN- Thompson-Boling Arena,Saturday, June 4- Syracuse, NY- Carrier Dome,Tuesday, June 7- Boston, MA- Fenway Park,Sunday, June 12- Baltimore, MD- Oriole Park,Thursday, June 16- East Rutherford, NJ- MetLife Stadium

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<ul>
 <li>Paul McCartney has announced his "Got Back" tour, a 13-city, 14-show trek through the United States</li>
 <li>It will be his first tour since he went on a 39-city tour in 2019</li>
 <li>"At the end of the last tour, I promised I'd see you again. I said I was going to get back to you. Well, I got back," McCartney stated</li>
</ul>

Paul McCartney set to Get Back on tour in the US

UnitedStates

Artist

Singer

Documentary

Sammya Mukhopadhyay

New York, NY, USA

When John Lennon, the musical maestro turned peace activist who emerged as a global icon in the 1970s was shot dead on December 8, 1980, the United States was hopped up on a brutal contest between the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots. Patriots’ placekicker John Smith was warming up for a field goal attempt and as he did, the world outside the stadium changed. Legendary US broadcaster Howard Cosell spoke of an unspeakable tragedy on the microphone: John Lennon was shot dead. Also Read | John Lennon split The Beatles: Paul McCartney on rock band’s break-up,“An unspeakable tragedy confirmed to us by ABC News in New York City: John Lennon, outside of his apartment building on the West Side of New York City — the most famous, perhaps, of all The Beatles — shot twice in the back, rushed to Roosevelt Hospital, dead on arrival,” the United States of America heard in shock. ,The decision to report John Lennon’s death during a nail-biting moment in the NFL match was a call taken by Cosell, who believed he could not keep news of such magnitude from Americans. But one person, among others, who was not happy with the news getting out was Yoko Ono — John Lennon’s wife. ,According to archives, Yoko Ono had clearly instructed hospital staff that the news of John Lennon’s death should not be reported until she could tell her five-year-old son Sean. ,A musical genius of his time, the 40-year-old John Lennon who sang of a world where there is no heaven, hell, religion, countries, and sought the brotherhood of man was shot dead by an angry fan at the musician’s lavish lifestyle inspired by the fictional character Holden Caulfield from the 1951 JD Salinger novel, “The Catcher in the Rye”. ,John Lennon and Yoko Ono were returning home from a recording session when Chapman fired five hollow-point bullets from a .38 special revolver, four of which hit Lennon in the back. ,Lennon was cremated the very next day and Ono asked that, instead of a funeral, 10 minutes silence was observed around the world on December 14.

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<ul>
 <li>John Lennon was shot dead by a fan on December 8, 1980</li>
 <li>When Lennon was shot, an NFL game was underway between Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots</li>
 <li>Broadcasters announced John Lennon’s death at a crucial moment in the match</li>
</ul>

When John Lennon was shot dead: How US learnt of the global icon's death

History

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Paul McCartney, the co-lead singer of The Beatles, said that it was John Lennon who was responsible for the breakup of the iconic rock band. Speaking at an episode of BBC Radio 4’s “This Cultural Life” that is scheduled to air on October 23, McCartney said that it was John Lennon who wanted to disband The Beatles. “I didn’t instigate the split. That was our Johnny,” McCartney said. Also Read | John Lennon's 50 year old interview tape auctioned for $58,240 in Denmark,The breakup of The Beatles was the most analysed divorce in the history of rock. When the group split more than 50 years ago, it was Paul McCartney who shouldered most of the blame. Fans of the band have debated who was responsible for the breakup. In the interview, McCartney said it was Lennon’s desire to break lose was the main driver behind the split. Also Read | NBA star Kawhi Leonard sends internet buzzing with cameo in Drake's music video,McCartney said that confusion about the band’s breakup because their manager asked the band members to keep quiet until he concluded a number of business deals. The report on Paul McCartney’s comments surfaced only one day after the singer honoured John Lennon on his 81st birth anniversary. On the occasion, McCartney shared a throwback picture of John Lennon and him playing the guitar in the style of a violin. Yoko Ono too shared a picture of Lennon and his son Sean. Also Read | Rapper Drake drops ‘Certified Lover Boy’, credits The Beatles on album,“The Beatles: Get Back”, a six-hour-long documentary chronicling the final months of The Beatles is set for release in November. McCartney's comments were first reported by The Observer. Paul McCartney’s comment about the band’s split came when interviewer John Wilson spoke about his decision to strike out on his own. “Stop right there. I am not the person who instigated the split. Oh no, no, no. John walked into a room one day and said, ‘I am leaving The Beatles.’ Is that instigating the split, or not?” McCartney retorted. ,McCartney expressed sadness over the breakup, saying the group was still making “pretty good stuff”. “This was my band, this was my job, this was my life. So, I wanted it to continue, McCartney said.

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<ul>
 <li>Paul McCartney, co-lead singer of The Beatles, said John Lennon caused the band to split</li>
 <li>“I didn’t instigate the split. That was Johnny,” McCartney said</li>
 <li>The Beatles was formed in 1960 and split ten years later</li>
</ul>

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