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Mark Lewishom, one of the greatest experts in The Beatles, has revealed in an interview for The Guardian the recording of a conversation between John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison that could rewrite the history of the mythical band. The meeting, which took place on September 8, 1969, now 50 years ago, could also explain the reasons that led to its separation .

" This is a revelation . The books have always told us that they knew that Abbey Road would be their last album and that they wanted to embark on a new artistic adventure, but the truth is that no, they were discussing their next album, " Lewishom explains. In the English newspaper. "It has always been said that it was John [Lennon] who wanted to break the band, but when you hear this, it is not like that. Doesn't this rewrite virtually everything we knew so far?"

The three participants in the conversation decided to record it so that Ringo Starr, who was in a hospital undergoing tests for stomach pain, could find out everything that came out of that meeting at Apple's headquarters in Savile Row (London) .

What was being decided just two weeks before the launch of Abbey Road was the idea of ​​releasing a new album and the possibility of releasing a single during Christmas that caught the attention of the public.

Lennon, which the Guardian journalist claims to recognize, suggests that everyone should propose songs for that single, and even puts on the table a structure for the album in which four songs are his, Harrison and McCartney and two Starr "If you want them." It is here that the first crack and the first show of personality appear, since the late husband of Yoko Ono refers to the "Lennon-McCartney myth" as something recognizable by the public in a clear hint towards Harrison.

McCartney, who tries to soften the blow , says that George has at that time the same recognition as a composer as the two of them, although he throws a double-edged compliment: "Until this album I didn't think his songs were that good either . " He, who is responsible for songs like Taxman or While My Guitar Gently Weeps , replied: "This is a matter of taste. During all this time people have liked my songs."

Lennon, who in the conversation begins to show that he is considering composing for other artists such as the Welsh folk singer Mary Hopkin, replies that none more of the group "excavated" in his song Maxwell's Silver Hammer . "I recorded it because I liked it," McCartney answered distractedly. The meeting, however, leaves clues about the reasons that could lead to the separation of the most important band in pop history.

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