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I think the pressure of fame played a real role as well. Also, after 12+ years together (generally very close together) they were growing up to be differnt people. I used to have a book (loaned out but not returned) by the bloke who was the assistant to the Beatles' Press Secretary. I remember at one point the situation regarding interviews was:
'Paul is touring the Scottish highlands with Linda and can't be contacted. Ringo is in Greece filming with Peter Sellers and can't be contacted. George doesn't want to talk to anyone ever again. John will talk with anyone anytime so long as it is about world peace.'
Perhaps it's a pity they weren't able to do what other bands have done; go their own ways for a while, go into semi-retirement, and then get back together when it suited them. It worked to an extent for the likes of The Who and The Stones. Then again perhaps we are better with the untarnished memories.
BTW Cocker's version 'A Little Help...' is totally awful. Believe me, I would stand up and walk out on him if I was ever unfortunate enough to get within earshot of that goose. Hmmpf!!!
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