shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Entertainment News > Hollywood News > Article > Was too drunk to write songs after Beatles split Paul McCartney

Was too drunk to write songs after Beatles split: Paul McCartney

Updated on: 05 June,2012 08:38 AM IST  | 
PTI |

Paul McCartney says he battled a drinking problem after the legendary band Beatles broke up.

Was too drunk to write songs after Beatles split: Paul McCartney

The 69-year-old musician, who used to hit the bottle at his hideaway on the Mull of Kintyre, says he was so drunk that he was unable to write songs.



Paul McCartney


"I overdid it, basically. I'd drink whisky, of which there was a large supply in Scotland. What happened was The Beatles, towards the end, was very constricting. "You were in a corporate world suddenly. It's not what you get into music for, but it's there.

It got very heavy, so me and Linda (wife) escaped with the kids, but the business hassles were still there. "So I think I was just trying to escape in my own mind.

I had the freedom to have just have a drink whenever I fancied it. I'd go into the studio, maybe have another drink and so on. I got to a point where Linda had to say 'Look, you should cool it'," he said.


"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK