Five of the craziest coincidences in rock and roll history
Or examples of cosmic fate, if you prefer.
Eleanor Rigby
‘Veronica’: Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney’s sequel to ‘Eleanor Rigby’
The song about a woman with Alzheimer’s disease became a comeback hit for Costello.
Who played the string instruments on The Beatles song ‘Eleanor Rigby’?
Adding a few more strings to their bow.
Paul McCartney explains why ‘Eleanor Rigby’ wouldn’t exist without ‘Yesterday’
A key moment in Paul McCartney’s development as a songwriter.
‘Eleanor Rigby’: The first Beatles song to feature no guitars
None of the magic behind the fretboards.
Paul McCartney reveals surprising inspiration behind ‘Eleanor Rigby’ lyric
He made the revelation in his podcast.
