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JOHN and PAUL + eye contact

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i think this quote from the lyrics is perhaps one of the craziest paul quotes ever:

Yet again, just because I was involved with Jane at the time doesn’t mean this song is addressed to, or about, Jane. When I’m writing, it’s as if I’m setting words and music to the film I’m watching in my head. It’s a declaration of love, yes, but not always to someone specific. Unless it’s to a person out there who’s listening to the song. And they have to be ready for it. It’s almost definitely not going to be a person who’s said, ‘There he goes again, writing another of those silly love songs.’

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The moment where John and Paul face each other and get really unusually intimate on camera and it makes John falter and give up his shithead demeanor for a few seconds is so fucking insane and far more damning than any interview or retrospective analysis could be. They were genuinely so psychosexually involved with each other and we got it on fucking camera

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this is a reminder that not only did john lennon hate paul mccartneys 1971 album ram, he in fact hated it so much that he posed with a pig (that he was afraid of) to immitate paul's album art and then put that picture in his album imagine just to make fun of him

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pure goofassing

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during the 'RAM' recording sessions, New York. Photo by Linda McCartney.

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The Cat

based on this @beatleskinkmeme prompt:

Paul hears on the grapevine (or directly from John) that John has a new love called David. Obviously he’s not going to give John the satisfaction of asking about him, but all he hears is how complete John’s life is with David in it, and how John only wants to share his bed with David from now on. Turns out David is a cat, but Paul doesn’t know that.

Happy holidays, @notgrungybitchin! Thank you for being such an amazing part of this fandom! I hope you enjoy :)

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This was the day I got Little Lamb Dragonfly stuck in my head the whole day. My heart is aching for you little lamb I can help you out but I cannot help you in The last time he says it in the song is especially poignant.

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Paul McCartney, backstage in 1976

by Harry Benson

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Behold, a @beatleskinkmeme Secret Santa fic for my beloved @idontwanttospoiltheparty: you don't know what you don't know

Happy birthday - I really hope it's not terrible and that you enjoy it, lol!

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Paul McCartney interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi, 60 Minutes, 1st October 2018 - part two (part one)

Sharyn Alfonsi: When you are writing these songs, who are you trying to impress? Paul McCartney: Everyone. I suppose-- Sharyn Alfonsi: That's a tall order. Paul McCartney: Yeah. Well, that is an impossible order, you're right. But it doesn't stop me trying. Sharyn Alfonsi: But don't people always say, "I love it, Paul. You're wonderful." Paul McCartney: Ah, that... that is an occupational hazard.

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THE BEATLES — filming A Hard Day's Night, 31.03.1964

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Fave reconciliation fics?

What a wonderful ask, thank you!

Reconciliation is such an important part of many Beatles fics, especially those about John and Paul. Don't we all wish they could have...And what if...and why couldn't they...

It's interesting, because on the one hand it's an intellectual challenge to come up with a good reconciliation story (could they have reconciled? How?), and on the other hand, it's pure self-indulgence: a way to give them the ultimate warm, fuzzy, tear-soaked, slicked up, soaring piccolo trumpet catharsis they deserved. Together.

Or perhaps their reconciliation will be a small gesture? A silent agreement? A warm little spark? Anyway, enough waffling: here are some older faves and more recent stories with reconciliation at its focus. Focus is on John and Paul, with some others added. It's a long-ish list, so here's a break.

(Just like) Starting Over by dollylux. John and Paul are writing together again in 1980. Is there anything better? (I found this one on @beatlesficrecs! Thank you, recommender.)

dreaming of the past by @revollver. 1969. To deal with the Apple corps horrors, John imagines a very sexy Tiny Paul during business meetings. When he confesses this to real Paul, something starts shifting.

broken-hearted jubilee by @backbenttulips. John listens to McCartney and...understands. He and Paul meet. Dot dot dot.

where the spirit meets the bone by @scurator. All right, "reconciliation" might be a bit of a reach, but on the other hand, no, it isn't. How would you call it if a man makes peace with the lost love that haunted his life, and breaks through to the happiness he deserves? Heartbreak and one of favorite endings ever, period—all in one fic. Read it to experience it yourself.

Aninut by @pauls1967moustache. The Beatles reconcile after Brian's death, the way they should have done.

believe me when i tell you by @zilabee. John talks to Paul about the way he sings Oh! Darling. The mesmerizing sight of the elusive McCartney heart, captured but not crushed by John's beautiful hands.

Lucky You by @crumblingcookies. 1970's. On a whim, Paul answers an ad in a gay paper looking for a Paul McCartney lookalike. The person placing the ad was John. It turns out this roleplay setting helps them to...reconcile.

Running with Scissors by @unchaineddaisychain. John and Paul reconcile after John cut the dress of Paul's girlfriend in Hamburg. Blood and blades and cuts and aftercare—incredibly hot and intense.

the touch of the velvet hand by downtothelastdrop. Early days. After Paul gives John his first blowjob, things become fraught and awkward. But not for long.

Origin of Love by @scurator and @paulmcfruity. 1971. After a boring business meeting, John and Paul spend some time alone and do what they fucking should have done. Extremely satisfying read.

Stop all the Clocks by @javelinbk. Paul and John retreat to Paul's farm in Scotland after Brian's death and confront their feelings about everything, including each other. Brian is beautifully present in this story.

Adventures in Total Honesty by @merseydreams. 1975. Paul and John meet after the grammies. They talk. They drink Margaritas. They...reconcile.

Slip of the Tongue by @pauls1967moustache. Maybe my favorite reconciliation story? 1960's. Paul and John reconcile after John says Stu's name during sex. John POV, but there's also a great POV switch to Paul here!

Bonus 1: Paul and Stu

Baselines by cloudy_blue. Stu gives Paul his bass after leaving the band. Reconciliation? A kind of truce.

filling the cracks that ran through the door by @wronglennon. Hamburg. John fights with Stu. Paul can't stand Stu. And yet, sex and reconciliation and sex are possible. A comforting thought in these times.

Bonus 2: Paul and Jim

Hand in Glove (Hand Covers Bruise) by @cherrycreamtangerine. Paul and Jim have the talk they should have had.

Bonus 3: Omegaverse Art (J/P). Yes, they reconcile. Thoroughly.

I Need You by @macca-is-art. Treat yourself. Just go there.

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Some Paulie and Geo gifts. Beloveds 🩷

My favorite duo 🩷🩷

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Paul McCartney in Key West, FL | 11 September 1964 © Curt Gunther