The Classic 1969 Ballad That Ultimately Led to The Beatles' Breakup: 'The Worst Track We Ever Had to Record'
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Key Points:
- The Beatles faced numerous challenges in the late 1960s, with the 1969 recording of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" significantly contributing to internal tensions that led to their breakup in 1970.
- Written by Paul McCartney, the song is an unconventional murder ballad with upbeat music contrasting dark lyrics, symbolizing unexpected misfortunes.
- The recording process was highly contentious, with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr expressing strong dislike for the song and frustration over McCartney's perfectionism and dominance.
- Lennon described the recording sessions as excessively repetitive and costly, while Starr called it the worst track and session they ever experienced.
- Beatles biographers and historians, including Ian MacDonald, view
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