Ian Leslie's book, "John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs," provides an in-depth look at the creative partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Starting from their initial meeting in 1957, Leslie details how the two nurtured their songwriting skills without a clear division of labor, from creating early hits like "Love Me Do" to their evolution throughout their careers. The book aims to debunk the myths surrounding their relationship and highlights the collaborative nature of their works, reflecting both their artistic synergy and personal struggles.
"Leslie gives a complete portrait of this remarkably fecund and frequently tortured creative partnership, which began in Liverpool in 1957 and ended in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980, with Lennon's murder."
"It entailed the two of them educating each other in the art of songwriting and doing so from scratch. And there was no division of labor."
"One of their first joint compositions was 'Love Me Do,' which was written in 1958, four years before the Beatles recorded it."
"Their bond was forged over a mutual passion for Little Richard and Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel.'"
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