Listen to Sean Lennon interview Paul McCartney about life as a Beatle

To honor what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday, Sean Lennon, his son, hosted a special program on BBC Radio 2 in October 2020. In this heartfelt tribute, Sean interviewed Paul McCartney, his half-brother Julian Lennon, and Elton John—John Lennon’s godfather. It provided an opportunity for them to share memories of the legendary musician and reflect on his profound influence on music.

Paul McCartney’s Fond Memories
During his conversation with Sean, McCartney reminisced about his deep connection with John, recalling how they grew up and evolved as artists together. McCartney shared:

“Number one, we were good. Right there.
Number two, we’d grown up together. From little kids, we’d taken the first steps together, we kind of learned to walk together, then we learned to run. And the fact that each of us was influencing the other was very important.”

The interview was filled with nostalgic moments, including McCartney performing a brief version of one of the first songs he and Lennon ever wrote, “Just Fun.” He humorously confessed:

“There were a few that were clearly young songwriters who don’t quite know how to do it.”

Rediscovering “Let It Be”
Sean and McCartney also explored the Beatles’ final days, focusing on the creation of Let It Be. McCartney highlighted how Peter Jackson’s documentary, which features 58 hours of outtakes from that era, offered him a fresh perspective.

This intimate dialogue between Sean and McCartney allowed fans to glimpse the personal and creative bond shared by two of music’s greatest legends.

Listen to the full interview below: