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The Beatles‘ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” has one of the most striking titles in the band’s catalog. Paul revealed what he thought of the name when he first heard it. In addition, he criticized Beatles fans for interpreting the title in a certain way.
Paul McCartney | John Downing / Contributor The Beatles’ ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ was inspired by a drawing John Lennon loved
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” “I went up to John’s house in Weybridge,” he recalled. “When I arrived we were having a cup of tea, and he said, ‘Look at this great drawing Julian’s done. Look at the title!'” For context, Julian was John’s son with his first wife, Cynthia Lennon.
“He showed me a drawing on school paper, a five-by-seven-inch piece of paper,...
Paul McCartney | John Downing / Contributor The Beatles’ ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ was inspired by a drawing John Lennon loved
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” “I went up to John’s house in Weybridge,” he recalled. “When I arrived we were having a cup of tea, and he said, ‘Look at this great drawing Julian’s done. Look at the title!'” For context, Julian was John’s son with his first wife, Cynthia Lennon.
“He showed me a drawing on school paper, a five-by-seven-inch piece of paper,...
- 6/10/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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