A World Without Love was a No 1 hit for Peter and Gordon in 1964 and featured on their debut album. But did you know the song was actually written by Paul McCartney when he was just 16 years old? It turns out both he and John Lennon did not think the song was good enough for The Beatles.
According to A Beatles Miscellany by John Van der Kiste, Lennon could never get through the first verse.
McCartney said: “The funny first line always used to please John.
“Please lock me away. ‘Yes, OK [John would say.] End of song.’
McCartney offered it to recording artist Billy Kramer, but it was declined.
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On what would have been Harrison’s 77th birthday, Liverpool City Council announced plans for a 12-acre woodland walk in his honour.
The woods and meadow opposite Allerton Towers will be transformed into the tribute next year.
Artists are encouraged to suggest ideas for installations along it that are inspired by Harrison’s life and work.
There will also be a “nature classroom” for school children from the Liverpool region to learn about nature and the environment.
Olivia Harrison, The Beatles star’s widow, said: “[There is no] better way [for my husband to be commemorated than with this garden] which can become a place of tranquillity and reflection”.
While Liverpool city mayor Joe Anderson added: “It has been one of my ambitions as mayor to find an appropriate way for us as a city to celebrate one of our most-loved sons.”
The Beatles were also commemorated at Liverpool’s waterfront in 2015 with a statue of the band.
This was paid for by The Cavern Club, a night club in the city which famously hosted the Fab Four in their early years.
