John Lennon (right) smiles as Paul McCartney ... In 1 1972 interview with Hit Parader he confirmed the song was written by McCartney alone, and described it as "a great one of his." ...
The song’s lyrics then deviated from that source to depict a tale of heartbreak and woe. For many years, it was assumed John Lennon wrote the bulk of “Ticket to Ride.” Lennon gave thorough ...
The middle eight, often called the bridge, stands out as one of the most crucial yet somehow underrated parts of pop-rock songwriting. Perhaps no band took more advantage of the opportunities afforded ...