During a 1966 press conference in Chicago, Lennon reflected on how Jesus might have reacted to "Eleanor Rigby," which deals ...

Hearing John Lennon’s “No Reply” in the autumn of 1964, music publisher Dick James remarked to the songwriter that he—and the Beatles—were making progress. Asked what James meant, the publisher ...

In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul McCartney explained the origin behind “Eleanor Rigby”. The singer-songwriter grew up in Liverpool and knew many old ladies who lived in his neighborhood. There ...

Paul McCartney says singing The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” makes his past flash before his eyes. He revealed why he doesn’t want to retire. The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” was more popular in the United ...

More than 50 years after The Beatles broke up, the music made by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr continues to inspire and intrigue fans old and new. And beyond the music, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Music legend Paul McCartney has officially launched his new podcast ...

Sir Paul McCartney has hinted at the real identity of the woman made famous in The Beatles's 1966 hit 'Eleanor Rigby'. When approached for a donation by The Sunbeam Trust charity, Sir Paul instead ...

Many Beatles fans count “Eleanor Rigby” as one of the best Beatles songs. Crosby certainly did. The Paul McCartney-penned song sees him shine a light on those society has forgotten: the lonely.