Which McCartney Songs Did Lennon Like? Surprising Truths

The Complex Lennon-McCartney Relationship

You might think John Lennon and Paul McCartney always butted heads after the Beatles split — I used to think that too. But, you know what? It’s not that simple. Sure, they had their fights (who doesn’t?), but Lennon actually had real admiration for some of McCartney’s work.

Just last week, I was chatting with my buddy Sam — total Beatles nerd — and we were debating which McCartney songs Lennon genuinely liked. We even pulled out some old interviews, which led me down a rabbit hole. And oh man, I had no idea about some of this.

Songs Lennon Publicly Praised

“Here, There and Everywhere” — Paul’s Soft Spot

Lennon once called “Here, There and Everywhere” one of his all-time favorites from McCartney. Can you believe that? I always assumed Lennon wasn’t into Paul’s softer, more romantic ballads (felt too “mushy” for his rebel vibe, right?). But nope — he admitted in a 1980 Playboy interview that he thought it was beautiful and “one of my favorite songs of his.”

It’s kinda funny because I never even paid much attention to that track before. After learning this, I went back and listened again, and honestly… yeah, Paul’s vocals there are next-level.

“For No One” — McCartney at His Saddest

Another one Lennon rated highly was “For No One” from Revolver. He called it a “really good piece of work” — simple, no bragging, just respect. (And honestly, when John did give praise, it was usually short and sharp — no fluff.)

What’s striking here is that “For No One” is basically Paul doing heartbreak, which wasn’t really Lennon’s turf at the time. Yet even John, the sharp-tongued cynic, was moved by it. Shows how powerful that song really is.

Wait, Did Lennon Ever Change His Mind?

Okay, here’s where it gets interesting — and messy. In some interviews, Lennon downplayed McCartney’s solo stuff, saying things like “Silly Love Songs” were… well, silly. But then in private conversations, or years later, he sometimes admitted enjoying Paul’s melodic gift.

For example, he apparently liked “Coming Up” (yes, that funky, slightly goofy 1980 hit) and even called it “a good piece of work.” Honestly, I was so sure Lennon would’ve dismissed that one. Goes to show — even John could surprise himself.

Songs Lennon Didn’t Like So Much

The Ones That Felt “Too Cute”

Yeah, let’s be real. Lennon wasn’t a fan of Paul’s overly sweet or novelty songs. Think “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” or “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer.” He flat-out mocked those, calling them “granny music.” (I mean, ouch.)

I remember once arguing with Sam about “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” — I always thought it was quirky genius, but Sam was like, “Dude, Lennon hated it!” Turns out, Sam was right. John thought it was a waste of studio time. And honestly, maybe he wasn’t wrong… though I still love its weird vibe.

My Personal Take (and Confession)

At first, I figured Lennon just didn’t care much for Paul’s stuff post-Beatles. But after digging into the interviews, I’ve changed my mind. He did appreciate a lot — just maybe didn’t say it loudly or often.

Here’s a confession, though: for the longest time, I thought Lennon only valued his own edgy, political songs. But reading his praise for things like “Here, There and Everywhere” made me realize he also had a soft spot for beauty, for melody, for craft.

So, if you’re a Beatles fan like me, maybe it’s worth re-listening to some of those McCartney gems — not just with your ears, but through Lennon’s eyes. You might be surprised by what you hear.

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