Paul wrote an essay for The New Yorker in which he discussed writing “Eleanor Rigby.” Paul was dating actor Jane Asher, and Asher’s mother arranged for him to take piano lessons. He revealed he played ...

In a 2021 article from The New Yorker, Paul discussed the origins of The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.” “It did feel like a breakthrough for me lyrically — more of a serious song,” he recalled. “[Producer] ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Music legend Paul McCartney has officially launched his new podcast ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Douglas Elbinger/Getty Images Hearing John Lennon’s “No Reply” in the autumn of 1964, music publisher Dick James remarked to the ...