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Paul McCartney Rejected John Lennon Song
Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's 'Cold Turkey' for The Beatles, avoiding radio bans and distancing Lennon from the band.
In brief
Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's 'Cold Turkey' for The Beatles, avoiding radio bans and distancing Lennon from the band. Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's 'Cold Turkey' for The Beatles to prevent radio bans and help Lennon distance himself from the band. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Paul McCartney rejected song
Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's song for The Beatles in fall 1969.
Beatles released abbey road
The Beatles released their penultimate album Abbey Road on September 26, 1969.
John Lennon recorded cold turkey
John Lennon recorded 'Cold Turkey' with the Plastic Ono Band on September 30, 1969.
Cold turkey banned globally
The song was banned worldwide after its release by the Plastic Ono Band.
Lennon distanced himself from beatles
Lennon released 'Cold Turkey' solo to distance himself from The Beatles.
The one thing
Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's 'Cold Turkey' for The Beatles to prevent radio bans and help Lennon distance himself from the band.
