Paul McCartney talks about writing with John Lennon | THE LYRICS: 1956 to the Present

How did Paul McCartney and John Lennon collaborate on Beatles song lyrics? Paul sat down with Bob Mortimer at the British Library to discuss his book THE LYRICS: 1956 to the Present.

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[PascalRoss-yi]

The Beatles will go down as the best Rock and Roll art of all time

[ireallydidntwanttomakeanac]

It's insane that out of all the people in the world that was able to interview Paul, Bob Mortimer is the one of them. It's not bad, just incredibly surreal.

[SolarSailor]

Always enjoy a Paul McCartney interview. He's never aloof, vague, or rude. Always gives honest insights.

[peterdavis]

Remarkable that after all these years the public remains utterly insatiable when it comes to any detail about the Beatles. And amazingly, Mr. McCartney doesn't seem to mind answering the same old questions endlessly--yet, he does so thoughtfully and respectfully. He's an exceptional person on so many levels.

[michaelryan]

Nothing will ever compare to the magic of Lennon/McCartney

[StephanieJeanne]

That was the magic of McCartney and Lennon. 😊 Thank you for all those wonder lyrics!✌️💜

[jann]

I love these interviews. They give us a window into Paul's world back then! There's nothing like the music of McCartney & Lennon! ❤️

[angelacampanha]

Hearing him talk about this magical adventure of the Beatles' coexistence is more than just privilege. Thanks! 💖🎼🎵🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[brucekellogg]

I'm 66, and I've been listening to the Beatles for 60 years. They have been there all my life!

[rosepresleypresley]

Paul and John were two better halves of one soul in a competitive musical society. Each one was a genius who contributed excellent ideas to the other. 💓💗💓💗🙏🙏🙏😊😊

[spleeeenit]

the fab four will still be celebrated in a thousand years

[JoanneJaworski]

They had some special kind of magic between them, didn't they?? What a gift to part of a collaboration that was that easy and enjoyable. The energy sure aligned for those two to be together and the rest of the world got to watch, listen. and enjoy it!

[edwardanthony]

The magic between these 2 guys is eternal.

[Cissyfanmusic]

I consider the friendship of these four boys to be a milestone in band work, and an example to several generations that are coming... The secret of longevity lies in the love for what you do, in the friendship between the partners

[tesIa.Iives.on.]

Just want to take the opportunity to thank you, Paul, for everything and, especially, most recently, YOUR Now and then! It brought out so many emotions...as most of your music does.
And, honestly, you play the music...guitars, bass, piano...

[DanielGlenTimms]

Doesn't get any better than Paul and John writing songs. I cherish my Beatles Complete book, which is accurate and always a source of inspiration.

[sallykohorst]

I love when you talk about john and were you and John going to write together again in 1981? I heard in a video that you were in 1980 but things got changed so decided in 1981. I know NOW AND THEN was written for you. And when he said that If we started again he knew he would love you. Started again meant you were to start writing again together. It makes me even madder how a man could take john from us. And George should never had left us either.

[beatlebyrd]

Absolutely love you Paul and your music ❤️

[WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

Good for you Bob, bet you absolutely loved this.

[frankcastle]

I thank God most every day of my life that I grew up with the Beatles. They wrote, recorded and performed some of the greatest music in human history. Paul is a world treasure.