The 1965 song Paul McCartney said ‘Eleanor Rigby’ wouldn’t exist without
A key moment in Paul McCartney’s development as a songwriter.
Author: Jordan Potter
Jordan Potter is Far Out Magazine's staff writer based in Brighton. His passion for post-punk and pop culture is only outweighed by a shelf-crippling vinyl addiction. When he's not spinning records or writing about how great music once was, you'll find him watching Peep Show, beer in hand.
Articles by Author: Jordan Potter
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