A Mysterious and Muddled End of Romance Tale
McCartney continued: “There are only two choices: We’re gonna do it, or we’re not gonna do it, and I want a decision. Because I’m not interested in spending my f***ing days farting around here, while everyone makes up their mind whether they want to do it or not.” But the guys kept on with their blank expressions. Awkward and uncomfortable, sure. But that moment was far from the worst thing they would go through in those final days.
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The Beatles’ end was one of the most mysterious and muddled breakup stories of the 20th century. Not to mention the most disappointing. We’ve all heard the accusations, like all those fans who blamed Yoko Ono, the love of John Lennon’s life. Or those who pointed the finger at Allen Klein, the band’s new manager (also a favorite of Lennon’s). But it wasn’t that simple.