Some Beatles trivia to prove the Point
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Beatles or ex Beatle in top 10. 25, top forty or number 1?
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I think the reason he took a beating was simple. Lennon went on to write some very personal songs that might not have been top forty but he poured his heart soul and emotions into them. Also he took on bigger issues than just bubble gum hits.
George did the same with the concert for. Bangladesh as well as so many (…

I don't think he'd be upset about that. When he released it at age 40 he said it was an album for people about his age and that he was done pimping for teenagers.

That's a great point. It sounds a bit more like Paul. Your probably right.