Three-quarters of the way through Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is one of Paul McCartney's most underrated gems, Lovely Rita. On a record with so many high-points, what makes this tune ...

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Paul McCartney performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2022 in Glastonbury, England.

Despite being recorded at Abbey Road in February 1967, 'Only a Northern Song' didn't make it onto 'Sgt Pepper'. The song reportedly failed to impress producer George Martin and the rest of the band.

After both 'Let it Be' and 'McCartney' were released, Paul filed a lawsuit in the High Court in December 1970 to dissolve the band's contractual agreement. The court ruled in his favor in March 1971.

Wilson cited The Beatles' 1965 album Rubber Soul as an inspiration for his approach to Pet Sounds, the album which McCartney later revealed helped inspire 1967's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

John t ook particular issue with Paul’s contributions to the 'Abbey Road' medley, the iconic 1967 album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', and even the beloved single 'Let it Be'.

McCartney has said “Pet Sounds” influenced The Beatles as they created “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” McCartney paid tribute to Brian Wilson when the Beach Boys co-founder ...

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McCartney also had cited Wilson’s work on the Beach Boys’ 1966 album Pet Sounds as a huge influence on one of the Beatles’ greatest albums Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.