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Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and the lyrics to ‘Yellow submarine’ (Rousse)

Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon agreed to make a personal appearance at a tiny independent book shop. As one of its regular customers, I was invited to meet the two former Beatles. McCartney entered the room first. He was … Continue reading

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Sir Paul McCartney pub quiz dunce (Rousse)

Sir Paul McCartney was confused. ‘I don’t recognise the pale yellow album cover’, he said, ‘But since we’re all photographed on the front and I’m definitely the lead singer on that track, I suppose that this must be a Beatles … Continue reading

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Paul McCartney confesses nothing (Rousse)

Now that I had Paul McCartney’s confidence, I risked a few words about my aunt. He was more than happy to talk, but had no memory whatsoever of their teenage relationship, nor the dedication of PS I love you.

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The fifth Beatle (Rousse)

The black and white press photograph of a beaming TPR sandwiched between Paul McCartney and George Harrison was all the evidence that I needed to account for his absence from home in the whole month of January. Now I knew … Continue reading

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