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McCartney: Lennon relationship 'consolation' after his death
19 Mar
Summary
- McCartney and Lennon rebuilt their friendship after the Beatles' breakup.
- They discussed domestic life and raising young children.
- Rebuilding their relationship was McCartney's only consolation after Lennon's murder.
Paul McCartney recently shared insights into his rebuilt friendship with John Lennon, detailing their reconciliation in the years following The Beatles' break up. In an exclusive audio experience, McCartney revealed that he and Lennon eventually reached a point where they could genuinely "talk to each other" after years of discord.
Their conversations often centered on ordinary domestic matters, such as fatherhood, as Lennon had recently become a parent again. McCartney recalled a moment where he mentioned baking bread, only to find Lennon was also engaged in the same hobby, finding common ground in simple, peaceful exchanges.
McCartney admitted that being able to mend their relationship provided a profound "consolation" after Lennon's murder in 1980. He expressed immense relief that they had reconciled, fearing regret had they remained estranged. The timing of this revelation is particularly poignant, as it occurred on the anniversary of Lennon's death, a fact that surprised McCartney.
