Paul wrote this tune while sitting by John's pool in Weybridge. It's been suggested (too often) that Paul was inspired by Brian Wilson's 'Pet Sounds'. Well, sorry folks but this song was recorded in June 1966 and 'Pet Sounds' wasn't released in Britain until July 1966. Even if Paul had an advance copy, there isn't any musical link between this song and anything from 'Pet Sounds'.
@BeatleAnt On Monday, 16 May 1966, the day of Pet Sounds’ US release, Bruce Johnston arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport carrying a copy of the album. The following day, in his suite at the Waldorf Hotel, Bruce played the album in its entirety for John Lennon and Paul McCartney – not once, but twice. After the two Beatles left the Waldorf they went straight back to Paul’s house and there, inspired by Brian’s incredible music, they worked on the introduction to their song ‘Here, There And Everywhere’, which later appeared on Revolver.
@BeatleAnt On Monday, 16 May 1966, the day of Pet Sounds’ US release, Bruce Johnston arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport carrying a copy of the album. The following day, in his suite at the Waldorf Hotel, Bruce played the album in its entirety for John Lennon and Paul McCartney – not once, but twice. After the two Beatles left the Waldorf they went straight back to Paul’s house and there, inspired by Brian’s incredible music, they worked on the introduction to their song ‘Here, There And Everywhere’, which later appeared on Revolver.
Paul wrote this tune while sitting by John's pool in Weybridge. It's been suggested (too often) that Paul was inspired by Brian Wilson's 'Pet Sounds'. Well, sorry folks but this song was recorded in June 1966 and 'Pet Sounds' wasn't released in Britain until July 1966. Even if Paul had an advance copy, there isn't any musical link between this song and anything from 'Pet Sounds'.
Yes, Ian McDonald says so in his book about The Beatles ;)
Yes, Ian McDonald says so in his book about The Beatles ;)
@BeatleAnt On Monday, 16 May 1966, the day of Pet Sounds’ US release, Bruce Johnston arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport carrying a copy of the album. The following day, in his suite at the Waldorf Hotel, Bruce played the album in its entirety for John Lennon and Paul McCartney – not once, but twice. After the two Beatles left the Waldorf they went straight back to Paul’s house and there, inspired by Brian’s incredible music, they worked on the introduction to their song ‘Here, There And Everywhere’, which later appeared on Revolver.
@BeatleAnt On Monday, 16 May 1966, the day of Pet Sounds’ US release, Bruce Johnston arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport carrying a copy of the album. The following day, in his suite at the Waldorf Hotel, Bruce played the album in its entirety for John Lennon and Paul McCartney – not once, but twice. After the two Beatles left the Waldorf they went straight back to Paul’s house and there, inspired by Brian’s incredible music, they worked on the introduction to their song ‘Here, There And Everywhere’, which later appeared on Revolver.