# 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.
- Title: Paul McCartney Rejected John Lennon Song · American Songwriter
- Summary: Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's 'Cold Turkey' for The Beatles, avoiding radio bans and distancing Lennon from the band.
- Keywords: john lennon, paul mccartney, the beatles, cold turkey, plastic ono band, abbey road, music, culture, Paul, McCartney, Rejected, John
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/paul-mccartney-rejected-this-john-lennon-song-for-the-beatles-and-i-cant-say-i-blame-him
- Author: Melanie Davis
- Published: 2026-10-25T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john lennon, paul mccartney, the beatles, cold turkey, plastic ono band, abbey road, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Paul McCartney rejected John Lennon's 'Cold Turkey' for The Beatles to prevent radio bans and help Lennon distance himself from the band.