Michael Parkinson's best music guests

Michael Parkinson's greatest music interviews: Paul McCartney, David Bowie and more

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon at Glastonbury

Paul McCartney says his "live" duet with John Lennon still "feels very real"

John Lennon didn't hold back on his opinion of The Beatles final album, Let It Be, saying the band "didn’t really want to do it".

The real reason why John Lennon hated The Beatles' classic anthem 'Let It Be'

Margot Robbie has recently revealed she was such a fan of the Beach Boys, that she shunned listening to their rivals The Beatles.

Barbie's Margot Robbie refused to listen to The Beatles as her favourite band was The Beach Boys
After John Lennon and Paul McCartney reignited their friendship, they toyed with the idea of reuniting The Beatles for a one-off performance.

When John Lennon and Paul McCartney reconciled and nearly reformed The Beatles

Brian May and John Lennon

Queen's Brian May regrets that he never got to work with The Beatles' John Lennon

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One of The Beatles' most iconic songs could have in fact been written for the 'Queen Of Soul' Aretha Franklin, considering she released her version first.

The Beatles' most iconic song may have been written for Aretha Franklin

Ringo Starr and The Beatles

The Beatles' last song: Ringo Starr confirms it'll be the "final track" they’ll ever release
Paul McCartney was shocked when long-time girlfriend Jane Asher announced their break up on television.

When Jane Asher left Paul McCartney in shock by breaking up with him live on TV

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Cat Stevens called George Harrison an "inspiration of mine" before covering 'Here Comes The Sun' at Glastonbury.

Cat Stevens pays tribute to George Harrison with comforting cover of ‘Here Comes The Sun’ at Glastonbury

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The Fab Four would prove their affections for 'The King of Rock and Roll' in 1963 during a studio session.

When The Beatles paid tribute to their "messiah" with an Elvis Presley cover version

The Beatles - Now and Then

Will the final Beatles song feature an 'AI John Lennon'? Paul McCartney explains

The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

'Eleanor Rigby' by The Beatles: The making of the dark pop classic

Peter Jackson may've unlocked the door for more music from The Beatles to be heard.

Paul McCartney confirms The Beatles "final" song set for release with assistance of AI

Elton John's favourite song from The Beatles is unexpected given their huge amount of hits.

Elton John’s favourite song by The Beatles is an unlikely choice

Elton John

Freddie Mercury penned a touching tribute to John Lennon after his shocking murder.

The Queen song Freddie Mercury wrote in tribute to John Lennon after his shocking death

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Dolly Parton - Rockstar

Dolly Parton's new 30-track album Rockstar includes a Beatles reunion, Debbie Harry, Sting and more

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George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison. How did they form a supergroup?

Traveling Wilburys: How did the all-star supergroup get together?

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