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"Strawberry Fields Forever": The Shocking Truth Behind Lennon's U-Turn on McCartney's Lyrical Prowess

"Strawberry Fields Forever": The Shocking Truth Behind Lennon's U-Turn on McCartney's Lyrical Prowess

From "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" to "Hey Jude": How the Fab Four's wordsmith rivalry shaped pop music

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Aug 09, 2024
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  • John Lennon flip-flopped on Paul McCartney's lyrical abilities, praising and criticising in equal measure

  • The other Beatles and industry insiders weigh in on the Lennon-McCartney lyrical dynamic

  • McCartney's own insecurities about his lyrics may have fueled the debate

It was the summer of 1967, and as the strains of "A Day in the Life" faded into the ether,…

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