Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

A Mistake in Many Ways: Ep5B I Want to Give Him That Divorce

Sep 15, 2022

Dive into the intense emotional landscape of Paul's feelings about Yoko Ono, showcasing jealousy and personal priorities. Explore McCartney's journey to a more authentic life, contrasting his past with newfound family joys. Discover the darker side of Lennon-McCartney dynamics, including the impact of bullying. Uncover the controversy surrounding the remix of 'The Long and Winding Road,' revealing power struggles and creative tensions. Reflect on the complex relationships within the band, questioning if deep bonds can endure amidst conflicts.

01:43:09

Creator website

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Paul's jealousy of John and Yoko highlights possessiveness issues rather than just envy, indicating deeper insecurities in their collaborative bond.

Following the Beatles' breakup, Paul emphasizes the importance of family and personal happiness, contrasting his past with newfound freedom in his life.

The physical closeness of John and Paul was crucial for their artistic partnership, and its absence contributed significantly to their eventual disconnection.

Deep dives

Paul's Jealousy and Possessiveness

Paul's jealousy surrounding John Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono is analyzed, emphasizing that it may be more about possessiveness than outright jealousy. Paul cherished the Lennon-McCartney partnership and feared that Yoko joining the band could dilute their exclusive songwriting bond. The discussion raises the hypothetical of whether Yoko's integration into the Beatles could have solved interpersonal conflicts, though attendees agree it was a fraught idea. Even if Ringo might have been amenable, George's opinion on sharing band dynamics is questioned, suggesting that the existing tensions could have escalated.

Intro

12min

Paul McCartney's Transformative Journey

35min

The Bullying Dynamics of Lennon and McCartney

13min

Controversy Over 'The Long and Winding Road' Remix

3min

Strained Harmonies and Unspoken Grievances

37min

Exploring Beatles Album Release Dates and Rectifying Past Errors

3min

SUMMARY

In the final (2 part) episode of our series, we’ll address the final event in the Breakup drama of April 1970: the battle of Phil Spector’s production of The Long and Winding Road.

We’ll also take an in-depth look at Paul’s revelatory interview in The Evening Standard. Candid, comprehensive and intriguing, this interview is an important piece of history we have dubbed “McCartney Remembers.”

We’ll examine some of the recurring issues highlighted by Paul in the interview and address the ultimate question: Could John and Paul Have Turned Things Around?

SOURCES
Conversations with McCartney by Paul DuNoyer (2015)
You Never Give Me Your Money by Peter Doggett (2009)
Paul McCartney: The Life by Philip Norman (2016)
“Why The Beatles Broke Up” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Sept 3, 2009)
“Why The Beatles Broke Up; The Story Behind our Cover” by Mikael Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Aug 18, 2009)
The Beatles Anthology (1995)
“Lennon Remembers” w/ Jann Wenner for Rolling Stone (1970)
“The Ex Beatles Tells His Story” Paul McCartney Interview: Life Magazine (April 16th 1971)
Paul McCartney Interview w/ Chrissie Hynde for USA Weekend (1998)
St. Regis Interview, Peter McCabe and Robert Schonfeld (1971)
Q & A from McCartney LP (1970)
“Magical Mystery Tours: My Life with the Beatles“ by Tony Bramwell (2014)
The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz (2005)
Paul McCartney Interview By Ray Connolly for Evening Standard (April 21-22, 1970)
https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/interview/interview-for-the-evening-standard
“The Party’s Over for the Beatles” by Derek Taylor for Sunday Magazine, (July 26, 1970)
http://www.meetthebeatlesforreal.com/2017/03/the-partys-over-for-beatles-written-by.html
The Beatles Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968)
The Beatles Anthology (1995)
Cellarful of Noise by Brian Epstein (1964)
The Howard Stern Show “PAUL MCCARTNEY SHARES BEHIND-THE-SCENES STORIES FROM 18 BEATLES, WINGS, AND SOLO SONGS” (Nov 10, 2021)

PLAYLIST
You Never Give Me Your Money THE BEATLES (1969)
Long and Winding Road THE BEATLES (1970)
When the Wind is Blowing WINGS (1971)
Rupert PAUL MCCARTNEY (1977)
Let it Be THE BEATLES (1970)
I Know (I Know) JOHN LENNON (1973)

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export