The Heartbreaking Last Words John Lennon Said to Paul McCartney John Lennon and Paul McCartney shared a close yet complicated relationship over the course of their lives. The duo was responsible for creating some of the most influential and beloved songs ever recorded, and often wrote “eyeball to eyeball” while penning some of their early hits. Later on, though, their bond fractured, and the pair’s relationship grew more distant and complex as time went on. Still, Lennon’s last words to McCartney were affectionate, moving, and appropriate for a bond as impactful, deep, and complicated as theirs. According to statements by Linda McCartney and Carl Perkins, the last thing Lennon ever said to his bandmate was, “Think about me now and then, old friend.” The words carry a deep poignancy within them, and feel fitting for Lennon’s unintentional final goodbye. Lennon and McCartney’s relationship suffered greatly during the Beatles’ later years due to creative differences and the challenges of fame, among other reasons. Things imploded when the Beatles broke up, though. Lennon had privately told the band he was leaving in 1969, but his relationship with McCartney fractured dramatically after McCartney effectively announced the band’s breakup with a press release for his solo album. That move sparked a deep rift between Lennon and McCartney, with Lennon penning the spiteful track “How Do You Sleep?” about his bandmate. The pair’s relationship slowly improved over the years, though. McCartney and his wife Linda showed up at one of Lennon’s recording sessions in 1974, and the McCartneys were also seen spending time at Lennon’s apartment in New York City. McCartney is believed to have dedicated his song “Dear Friend” to Lennon.#paul_mccartney #john_lennon #linda_mccartney #mark_david_chapman #the_dakota
