John Lennon and Paul McCartney made a pact in their teens to share songwriting credit no matter who wrote the tune. Bettmann Archive. You are viewing 1 of 4 images Previous Image Next Image.

His new book, “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s partnership. And it’s a revelation.

His new book, “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s partnership. And it's a revelation.

When Paul McCartney wrote “Yesterday,” it was a new day for The Beatles — and especially for his relationship with John Lennon. The 1965 chart-topper signaled the beginning of a new creative ...

John Lennon and Paul McCartney are celebrated as two of the most influential songwriters in history, having penned numerous classics for The Beatles. Their songwriting process evolved over time ...

Paul McCartney and John Lennon are one of the most successful duos in music history. They wrote closely together for years, producing some of the biggest hits of the decade. When they first met ...

John Lennon was said to be left “insulted” by a request from Sir Paul McCartney as the pair wrote one of The Beatles biggest hits. Paul is said to have penned the first verse to the incredibly ...

Paul McCartney and John Lennon are one of the most successful duos in music history. They wrote closely together for years, producing some of the biggest hits of the decade. When they first met ...

Paul McCartney and John Lennon were close friends and collaborators for years. While their relationship soured in the years bracketing The Beatles’ break up, they were on much friendlier terms ...

John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked closely together, but they were also highly competitive. This began from the earliest days of their acquaintance. When Lennon met McCartney, he felt an ...

John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked closely together, but they were also highly competitive. This began from the earliest days of their acquaintance. When Lennon met McCartney, he felt an ...

John Lennon was a tough Liverpool teenager with a well-earned reputation—a rocker with a volatile streak—when he first encountered Paul McCartney.It was a summer day in 1957.