‘we’re just good friends’

From the Desk of Brian Epstein MANGER TO "THE BEATLES" Dear Ringo I have given your request careful consideration and I have come to the conclusion that it would not be fair if you received more money than John or Paul or George. Yes, I realize that as the drummer for the group, you play an important part that even the public is not aware of—but I do not feel that just because you carry the melody, you are entitled to more. Regards — Brian

Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney sporting matching caps, Los Angeles (1975) Photographer: Harry Benson

The Beatles, Dick Lester, and family behind the scenes of A Hard Day's Night (1964) Source: Meet The Beatles For Real

#need to know if mike is bringing these up when he talks to paul

okay, chill.

NOWHERE BOY (2009) dir. Sam Taylor-Johnson

I think John was quite defensive when he realized that through most of his “career” with the Quarrymen, he had been playing two-fingered banjo chords on a guitar. The thought was tempered by the fact that nobody had noticed. John once told me, “Only that fookin’ McCartney sussed me out. I love him, but he’s such a good musician I could kill him.” – Tony Bramwell          Nowhere Boy (2009) dir. Sam Taylor-Wood

Aidan Quinn as Paul McCartney and Jared Harris as John Lennon in Two of Us (2000)

Ian Hart and Gary Bakewell as John Lennon and Paul McCartney in BACKBEAT (1994)          You know how good we can be, and you’re not gonna kiss it goodbye.