I think it's something to do with the structural quality of the songs. We weren't actually trying to make stuff that was cool, or of the moment, although a lot of it was. We were trying to make stuff that was good enough to stick around and lo and behold, it has.
Paul McCartneyThe interesting thing about the Beatles was: The music was one thing, but we kind of symbolized a certain kind of freedom at a time when people of our generation were just growing up and just becoming adults.
Paul McCartneyWhen we were kids we always used to say, โOkay, whoever dies first, get a message through.โ When John died, I thought, โWell, maybe weโll get a message,โ because I know he knew the deal. I havenโt had a message from John.
Paul McCartney