Paul McCartney and John Lennon are possibly the most successful songwriting duo ever. They wrote many hits together, and it’s hard to imagine how many more they could have written if The Beatles stayed together. They started writing together at a young age, and McCartney remembered the first song he called a “Lennon-McCartney original.”
Paul McCartney declared ‘Just Fun’ as an early ‘Lennon-McCartney original’ Paul McCartney and John Lennon | William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Lennon and McCartney first met while in Liverpool and had an instant connection. They bonded over their shared love of rock n’ roll music, which was hard to find as rock music was just starting to become popular in the U.K. Before Lennon and McCartney formed The Beatles, the pair wrote songs together while in The Quarrymen.
A few of their early songs together were “Too Bad About Sorrows” and “Just...
Paul McCartney declared ‘Just Fun’ as an early ‘Lennon-McCartney original’ Paul McCartney and John Lennon | William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Lennon and McCartney first met while in Liverpool and had an instant connection. They bonded over their shared love of rock n’ roll music, which was hard to find as rock music was just starting to become popular in the U.K. Before Lennon and McCartney formed The Beatles, the pair wrote songs together while in The Quarrymen.
A few of their early songs together were “Too Bad About Sorrows” and “Just...
- 5/15/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney said he used a couple of “naughty” chords in The Beatles‘ “Michelle.” Even though none of The Beatles could read or write music, they loved learning new chords to put in their tunes. They even had funny names for some.
Paul McCartney, writer of ‘Michelle’ | William Lovelace/Getty Images Paul McCartney said he used ‘naughty’ chords in The Beatles’ ‘Michelle’
In his book The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote that the basis for The Beatles’ “Michelle” came from his memory of playing faux French songs at college parties that John Lennon took him to when they were teenagers. Paul wanted to look cool and always brought his guitar to impress everyone.
Édith Piaf’s “Milord,” a 1959 hit, also inspired him. Paul said “Milord” came out of the left field because no one was sure what genre it was.
On top of being an unusual rock song, The...
Paul McCartney, writer of ‘Michelle’ | William Lovelace/Getty Images Paul McCartney said he used ‘naughty’ chords in The Beatles’ ‘Michelle’
In his book The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote that the basis for The Beatles’ “Michelle” came from his memory of playing faux French songs at college parties that John Lennon took him to when they were teenagers. Paul wanted to look cool and always brought his guitar to impress everyone.
Édith Piaf’s “Milord,” a 1959 hit, also inspired him. Paul said “Milord” came out of the left field because no one was sure what genre it was.
On top of being an unusual rock song, The...
- 4/9/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bob Dylan is an extremely influential and successful musician whose mere presence has terrified the people around him. Surprisingly, though, this has nothing to do with his fame or influence. While fans are starstruck when they meet him, Dylan has also surprised people by showing up in unexpected places. Before realizing who he was, they found his presence frightening.
Bob Dylan | Lester Cohen/WireImage People began hearing that Bob Dylan was singing ‘scary’ songs to students
Dylan has six children and a number of grandchildren. In 2007, he decided to pass on his musical knowledge to his grandson’s kindergarten class. Unfortunately, the class wasn’t exactly aware of his legacy as an artist.
Bob Dylan | William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images
Per Page Six, students began telling their families about a “weird man” who kept coming to their class to sing “scary” songs. Hopefully, his grandson had a little more appreciation for his classroom performances.
Bob Dylan | Lester Cohen/WireImage People began hearing that Bob Dylan was singing ‘scary’ songs to students
Dylan has six children and a number of grandchildren. In 2007, he decided to pass on his musical knowledge to his grandson’s kindergarten class. Unfortunately, the class wasn’t exactly aware of his legacy as an artist.
Bob Dylan | William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images
Per Page Six, students began telling their families about a “weird man” who kept coming to their class to sing “scary” songs. Hopefully, his grandson had a little more appreciation for his classroom performances.
- 4/3/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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George Harrison was asked about the inclusion of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” on Abbey Road. He didn’t think Abbey Road featured a lot more contributions from him than a previous Beatles album. Abbey Road became a massive hit in the United States. George Harrison | William Lovelace / Stringer
The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun” is one of the most famous songs George Harrison wrote. Despite this, he wasn’t a huge fan of the song. He compared it to The Beatles’ “Something,” saying neither song was much better than the songs he wrote for The White Album.
George Harrison felt The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ wasn’t much better than ‘Piggies’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1969. In it, George was Abbey Road was unusual because it had so many songs by him.
“Well, not really,” he said.
George Harrison was asked about the inclusion of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” on Abbey Road. He didn’t think Abbey Road featured a lot more contributions from him than a previous Beatles album. Abbey Road became a massive hit in the United States. George Harrison | William Lovelace / Stringer
The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun” is one of the most famous songs George Harrison wrote. Despite this, he wasn’t a huge fan of the song. He compared it to The Beatles’ “Something,” saying neither song was much better than the songs he wrote for The White Album.
George Harrison felt The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ wasn’t much better than ‘Piggies’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1969. In it, George was Abbey Road was unusual because it had so many songs by him.
“Well, not really,” he said.
- 4/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney said The Beatles‘ “I’ll Follow the Sun” is a “Leaving of Liverpool” song. Swap following the sun with following dreams. Paul did all that, becoming a rock ‘n’ roll star with his band. The Beatles wouldn’t have been as popular if they had never left home.
Paul McCartney, writer of The Beatles’ ‘I’ll Follow the Sun,’ and John Lennon | William Lovelace/Getty Images Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ ‘I’ll Follow the Sun’ is a ‘Leaving of Liverpool’ song
In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote about his fondest childhood memories growing up on Forthlin Road in Liverpool. Mary McCartney worked as a midwife and brought the McCartneys a handsome salary. Therefore, the family lived in a nicer area. They had lace curtains, which is probably why Paul still has lace curtains. “An Irish thing, maybe,” Paul said.
Paul remembers singing The Beatles’ “I...
Paul McCartney, writer of The Beatles’ ‘I’ll Follow the Sun,’ and John Lennon | William Lovelace/Getty Images Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ ‘I’ll Follow the Sun’ is a ‘Leaving of Liverpool’ song
In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote about his fondest childhood memories growing up on Forthlin Road in Liverpool. Mary McCartney worked as a midwife and brought the McCartneys a handsome salary. Therefore, the family lived in a nicer area. They had lace curtains, which is probably why Paul still has lace curtains. “An Irish thing, maybe,” Paul said.
Paul remembers singing The Beatles’ “I...
- 2/25/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While The Beatles were best known for their music, the fab four appeared in a few movies, including Help!. After the script and the music were written, filming began exactly 58 years ago today, down in the Bahamas.
‘Help!’ is the second film starring The Beatles Paul McCartney and John Lennon | William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The Beatles were involved in a few films during the 1960s, including A Hard Day’s Night (1964), Magical Mystery Tour (1967), and Yellow Submarine (1968). Following the commercial success of A Hard Day’s Night, production quickly started on their second film, Help!.
Help! is a musical comedy-adventure film directed by Richard Lester, featuring the fab four running around the world from a dangerous cult. The cult wants to perform a human sacrifice but requires a ring that was sent to Ringo Starr. So, The Beatles travel around the world trying to flee the cult, and...
‘Help!’ is the second film starring The Beatles Paul McCartney and John Lennon | William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The Beatles were involved in a few films during the 1960s, including A Hard Day’s Night (1964), Magical Mystery Tour (1967), and Yellow Submarine (1968). Following the commercial success of A Hard Day’s Night, production quickly started on their second film, Help!.
Help! is a musical comedy-adventure film directed by Richard Lester, featuring the fab four running around the world from a dangerous cult. The cult wants to perform a human sacrifice but requires a ring that was sent to Ringo Starr. So, The Beatles travel around the world trying to flee the cult, and...
- 2/24/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Many of The Rolling Stones‘ songs reached No. 1 in the United States. Despite this, many of their most famous tracks didn’t reach that milestone. In the same vein, their longest-charting single only reached No. 2.
The Rolling Stones | William Lovelace / Stringer 5. ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’
There’s a reason there’s an action movie named after The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”: it’s one of the band’s best and most energetic songs. It’s a pure shot of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll adrenaline. The over-the-top lyrics (“I was born in a crossfire hurricane / And I howled at the morning drivin’ rain”) would sound patently ridiculous if they weren’t coupled with such amazing guitar work.
This classic only reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. According to The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, it was kept off the top spot by two songs: “Grazing in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela...
The Rolling Stones | William Lovelace / Stringer 5. ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’
There’s a reason there’s an action movie named after The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”: it’s one of the band’s best and most energetic songs. It’s a pure shot of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll adrenaline. The over-the-top lyrics (“I was born in a crossfire hurricane / And I howled at the morning drivin’ rain”) would sound patently ridiculous if they weren’t coupled with such amazing guitar work.
This classic only reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. According to The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, it was kept off the top spot by two songs: “Grazing in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela...
- 2/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bob Dylan grew up with his parents and brother in Minnesota, but he once told a blatant lie about his upbringing. Some suspect that lying about his past is a pattern for the musician, but he got caught in a lie about his family life. A reporter made the relatively easy discovery, and Dylan was humiliated.
Bob Dylan | William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images The musician grew up in Minnesota
Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1941.
A Bob Dylan super-fan has purchased the ultimate rock collectible: the Hibbing, Minnesota house where Dylan lived from 1948 to 1959 https://t.co/1XxpDyMoTX pic.twitter.com/14y6dAGeW8
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 12, 2019
“Minnesota has its own Mason Dixon line,” Dylan said in an interview on his official website. “I come from the north and that’s different from southern Minnesota; if you’re there you could be in Iowa or Georgia. Up north the...
Bob Dylan | William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images The musician grew up in Minnesota
Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1941.
A Bob Dylan super-fan has purchased the ultimate rock collectible: the Hibbing, Minnesota house where Dylan lived from 1948 to 1959 https://t.co/1XxpDyMoTX pic.twitter.com/14y6dAGeW8
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 12, 2019
“Minnesota has its own Mason Dixon line,” Dylan said in an interview on his official website. “I come from the north and that’s different from southern Minnesota; if you’re there you could be in Iowa or Georgia. Up north the...
- 2/5/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison and Terry Gilliam met before Harrison founded HandMade Films, but they soon worked together on a movie for the production company. They did not have a smooth working experience, due mostly to the fact that they had different ideas for the direction of the film. While Harrison tried to be understanding of Gilliam’s creative vision, he eventually reached a breaking point. He lightly insulted Gilliam, and Gilliam said it made him proud.
George Harrison | William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images The former Beatle befriended members of Monty Python
Harrison founded HandMade Films as a way to finance Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Before this, though, he had befriended members of the comedy group. He first met Eric Idle at a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
“I had heard that George wanted to meet me, but I was somewhat shy of meeting him,...
George Harrison | William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images The former Beatle befriended members of Monty Python
Harrison founded HandMade Films as a way to finance Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Before this, though, he had befriended members of the comedy group. He first met Eric Idle at a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
“I had heard that George wanted to meet me, but I was somewhat shy of meeting him,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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