John Lennon's Perspective on Paul McCartney's New Live Show

No one on this planet truly knows what John would think. If John were alive, he might not even be in the show if you understand what I mean. This is a very tough question because John Lennon has been dead for over 40 years.

What John Might Think

Perhaps, John would think it's great that his one-time partner is continuing to perform and tour at the age of 80. John was a pretty lazy guy, and had he lived, he might be more engaged in music for his children, possibly even for his children Sean Julian or another artist he admired. John never liked the sound of his own voice, and with age, his voice probably wouldn't be as resonant as the world heard on the live stage with Paul.

The I Got A Feeling Collaboration

Regarding the I Got A Feeling collaboration, it's a bit tougher to guess. One constant in John's life was his mercurial mindset; he would likely have liked and disliked it according to his mood. John did love Paul, and he’d be touched by his nearly lifelong friend. Yet, John could easily have been paranoid about Paul's ongoing tribute to their friendship as The Beatles. He would question Paul's motive, whether for himself or for the fans. As a fan, I love both John and Paul, and Paul is the real keeper of John’s memory. Yoko Ono is now one of the world's richest women, good for around 700 million and still netting about 1 million a month from John's royalties.

Changing Perspectives Over Time

People grow older and their views and perspectives change. Unfortunately, John was not left to grow old like Paul, so there is really no telling what he would think or how his views would be in general about anything. Yoko Ono and Paul have managed to coexist and even form a good relationship recently, giving us hope that perhaps John and Paul had a better understanding of each other's choices after the band's breakup.

John and Paul were like brothers, musicians who inspired and helped each other in their careers. They were very loyal to their vision and the expansion of popular music's boundaries during their time with The Beatles. However, they both felt that they had achieved all they could artistically with the band, and both remained very creative and productive in their solo careers. John would have criticized Paul pretty relentlessly in the music press after the Beatles disbanded.

Conclusion

Despite the criticism, when you see them in films or interviews, they appear as good mates, and that is how I personally like to remember them during their influential period. Paul’s new live show is a testament to their enduring bond and mutual respect. Even without John’s views, we can still appreciate the legacy they left behind as The Beatles and the individual artists they became.