Too Many People

12/06/23 • 25 min

Many observers have tried to pinpoint the specific events that lead to Lennon-McCartney, the formidable songwriting partnership, transitioning to Lennon v. McCartney. But the fact is there is no single truth regarding why the beloved duo split. So instead of investigating the why, we look at the aftermath: legal battles, hurtful accusations in song and, ultimately, a sense of resolution. “Too Many People” opens Paul and Linda McCartney’s 1971 album, “RAM” and serves as an opening to explore Lennon-McCartney’s dissolution ahead of ultimately resolving their differences and rekindling a friendship.

“McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries.

The series was produced by Pejk Malinovski and Sara McCrea; written by Sara McCrea; edited by Dan O’Donnell and Sophie Crane; mastered by Jason Gambrell with sound design by Pejk Malinovski. The series is executive produced by Leital Molad, Justin Richmond, Lee Eastman, Scott Rodger and Paul McCartney.

Thanks to Lee Eastman, Richard Ewbank, Scott Rodger, Aoife Corbett and Steve Ithell.

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12/06/23 • 25 min

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McCartney: A Life in Lyrics - Too Many People

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Pushkin. What about Too Many People? Two or eight People is on an album called Ram. It was at a time when John was firing missiles at me. I don't know what he hoped again, other than punching me in the face. And this kind of annoyed me. Obviously, I suddenly decided to turn my missiles on him. I'm Paul, will do And I've been fortunate to spend time with one of the greatest songwriters of the era. And will you look at me? I'm going on to I'm actua

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