Decades after their fathers last collaborated, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons have put out a new song. James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon have brought back the famous Lennon-McCartney songwriting credit on “Primrose Hill,” their new single. Here’s what James McCartney — and his father — have said about the song.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons have a new song
In 2024, James McCartney released “Primrose Hill,” a song he co-wrote with Sean Ono Lennon.
“I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summer’s day,” he wrote in a post on Instagram. “Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind’s eye. ‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.”
James McCartney and Paul McCartney | Donna Ward/Getty Images
Both Sean and James have worked as solo artists for years, but “Primrose Hill” is their first collaboration.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons have a new song
In 2024, James McCartney released “Primrose Hill,” a song he co-wrote with Sean Ono Lennon.
“I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summer’s day,” he wrote in a post on Instagram. “Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind’s eye. ‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.”
James McCartney and Paul McCartney | Donna Ward/Getty Images
Both Sean and James have worked as solo artists for years, but “Primrose Hill” is their first collaboration.
- 4/17/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The songwriting duo of Lennon-McCartney — that is, Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney, the sons of The Beatles’ John Lennon and Paul McCartney — have unveiled a new song called “Primose Hill.”
“Primrose Hill,” released as a single by McCartney, marks the first time he has collaborated with his “good friend,” Lennon (who served as a co-writer on the track). Take a listen below.
“I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summers day,” McCartney said of the song. “Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind’s eye. ‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.”
“Primrose Hill” is only the second new song released by McCartney since 2016. Back in February, he put out a comeback single called “Beautiful.”
As for Lennon, he recently released his own new solo album Asterisms. He also received an...
“Primrose Hill,” released as a single by McCartney, marks the first time he has collaborated with his “good friend,” Lennon (who served as a co-writer on the track). Take a listen below.
“I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summers day,” McCartney said of the song. “Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind’s eye. ‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.”
“Primrose Hill” is only the second new song released by McCartney since 2016. Back in February, he put out a comeback single called “Beautiful.”
As for Lennon, he recently released his own new solo album Asterisms. He also received an...
- 4/15/2024
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
When you think of Paul McCartney, you likely imagine a charismatic Beatle, an iconic singer-songwriter, and a legend in the music world. However, beyond the spotlight and the fame, there’s much more to McCartney’s story.
From his unconventional name choice to his surprising early struggles, McCartney’s journey is filled with captivating anecdotes. Here are 15 interesting facts that you probably don’t know about McCartney’s life and career.
1. Paul McCartney isn’t actually his real name
Beatles fans might be surprised to learn that McCartney actually goes by his middle name, not his first name. Originally named James after his father, his family decided to call him Paul to avoid any potential mix-ups. The name stuck, and the rest is pretty much history.
Interestingly, “James McCartney” doesn’t quite have that same Beatles ring to it.
2. The Beatles singer bombed at choir auditions
While Sir Paul is...
From his unconventional name choice to his surprising early struggles, McCartney’s journey is filled with captivating anecdotes. Here are 15 interesting facts that you probably don’t know about McCartney’s life and career.
1. Paul McCartney isn’t actually his real name
Beatles fans might be surprised to learn that McCartney actually goes by his middle name, not his first name. Originally named James after his father, his family decided to call him Paul to avoid any potential mix-ups. The name stuck, and the rest is pretty much history.
Interestingly, “James McCartney” doesn’t quite have that same Beatles ring to it.
2. The Beatles singer bombed at choir auditions
While Sir Paul is...
- 8/26/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“She Loves You” is one of The Beatles’ biggest hits. The repetitive and catchy chorus, “She Loves You/ Yeah, yeah, yeah,” is what makes this song so infectious. However, Paul McCartney’s father wasn’t as into the chorus as the rest of The Beatles and wanted to make a small change that would have been significant.
Paul McCartney’s dad suggested a small but notable change to The Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ James McCartney and Paul McCartney | Keystone/Getty Images
“She Loves You” was released by The Beatles as a single in 1963. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the track. In Anthology, McCartney said he wanted to do an “answering song” in the style of Bobby Rydell’s “Forget Him”. They did abandon the idea, but they had a template for “She Loves You”.
We were in a van up in Newcastle. I’d planned an ‘answering song’ where...
Paul McCartney’s dad suggested a small but notable change to The Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ James McCartney and Paul McCartney | Keystone/Getty Images
“She Loves You” was released by The Beatles as a single in 1963. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the track. In Anthology, McCartney said he wanted to do an “answering song” in the style of Bobby Rydell’s “Forget Him”. They did abandon the idea, but they had a template for “She Loves You”.
We were in a van up in Newcastle. I’d planned an ‘answering song’ where...
- 6/1/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tragedy struck the McCartney family during the summer of 1955. Paul’s mother finally sought treatment for the lump in her breast and was diagnosed with breast cancer. She didn’t live long after that. Here’s who Paul McCartney’s mother was and how she died.
Paul and Mike McCartney | Keystone/Getty Images Paul McCartney’s mother, Mary Patricia Mohin
McCartney’s mother’s name was Mary Patricia Mohin. She was “a good Irish Catholic girl who was a trained nurse and midwife,” according to the Beatles biography The Love You Make by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines. She married the Beatle’s father, James McCartney, in 1941 when he was 39 and she was 32. Almost immediately after the wedding, Patricia became pregnant with Paul. When it came time to give birth to her son, Patricia received VIP treatment at Walton General Hospital because she used to be the head nurse in the maternity ward.
Paul and Mike McCartney | Keystone/Getty Images Paul McCartney’s mother, Mary Patricia Mohin
McCartney’s mother’s name was Mary Patricia Mohin. She was “a good Irish Catholic girl who was a trained nurse and midwife,” according to the Beatles biography The Love You Make by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines. She married the Beatle’s father, James McCartney, in 1941 when he was 39 and she was 32. Almost immediately after the wedding, Patricia became pregnant with Paul. When it came time to give birth to her son, Patricia received VIP treatment at Walton General Hospital because she used to be the head nurse in the maternity ward.
- 5/8/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney is certainly used to receiving VIP treatment now. But he actually popped out of the womb in a room that was better than all the others at Walton General Hospital. Here’s the story of McCartney’s birth as well as a look at who his parents were.
Paul McCartney with his wife Linda, father James, and stepmother Angela | Michael Fresco/Evening Standard/Getty Images Who were Paul McCartney’s parents?
Paul’s father was James McCartney, a musician and ladies man until he decided to settle down at the age of 39. During the day, Jim was a salesman at the Cotton Exchange. But at night and on weekends, he was the leader of a well-known Liverpool swing band called the Jim Mac Jazz Band.
McCartney’s mother was Mary Patricia Mohin, who was “a good Irish Catholic girl who was a trained nurse and midwife,” according to...
Paul McCartney with his wife Linda, father James, and stepmother Angela | Michael Fresco/Evening Standard/Getty Images Who were Paul McCartney’s parents?
Paul’s father was James McCartney, a musician and ladies man until he decided to settle down at the age of 39. During the day, Jim was a salesman at the Cotton Exchange. But at night and on weekends, he was the leader of a well-known Liverpool swing band called the Jim Mac Jazz Band.
McCartney’s mother was Mary Patricia Mohin, who was “a good Irish Catholic girl who was a trained nurse and midwife,” according to...
- 5/7/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Paul McCartney’s dad, James McCartney, learned his son was in a band with John Lennon, he felt a bit uneasy. The two boys became friends after a performance at a church fête. They realized they shared a love of music and decided to begin performing together. While McCartney’s father would never say anything in front of Lennon, he didn’t like the influence he had on his son. He encouraged McCartney and George Harrison to stop spending time with him.
George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Pete Best, and John Lennon | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Paul McCartney’s dad thought his son should ditch John Lennon
After McCartney joined Lennon’s band, The Quarry Men, he brought in Harrison, one of his school friends. The three grew close and began spending much of their time together. Lennon was a bit older and already in college, and he began...
George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Pete Best, and John Lennon | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Paul McCartney’s dad thought his son should ditch John Lennon
After McCartney joined Lennon’s band, The Quarry Men, he brought in Harrison, one of his school friends. The three grew close and began spending much of their time together. Lennon was a bit older and already in college, and he began...
- 4/28/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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