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Sunday, 15 February 2026

PAUL McCARTNEY SONGS INSPIRED BY JANE ASHER

Paul McCartney wrote numerous Beatles hits inspired by his five-year relationship (1963–1968) with actress Jane Asher, ranging from early romantic admiration to later, melancholic, breakup-themed tracks.

Every song Paul McCartney composed regarding Jane Asher. Numerous romantic tracks Paul crafted for The Beatles centered on his muse, Jane Asher.

In ‘I’m Looking Through You’, for instance, McCartney was processing his emotional history, according to a segment in Many Years From Now: "Suffice it to say that this was likely linked to that romantic chapter and I was seeing through her facade. And recognizing that she wasn't everything she appeared to be," he disclosed.

As Paul progressed through his five-year partnership, Jane surfaced throughout The Beatles' catalog. The Beatles' album "Revolver" featured one of the most sentimental pieces in their entire collection, ‘Here, There and Everywhere’, penned for Asher. Ultimately, that bond would shatter for the final time in 1968, merely a few months after they declared their engagement. These are the Beatle tunes inspired by Jane Asher:

‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’
‘And I Love Her’
‘Things We Said Today’
‘What You’re Doing’
‘We Can Work It Out’
‘The Night Before’
‘Another Girl’
‘I’m Down’
‘I’m Looking Through You’
‘You Won’t See Me’
‘Here, There and Everywhere’
‘For No One’

Tracks such as "All My Loving" (1963) and "And I Love Her" (1964) emerged during the joyful, initial phases of their romance. While residing at the Asher household on Wimpole Street, he composed "Yesterday" and "Things We Said Today," the second of which was sparked by a getaway with her.

As their connection weakened because of hectic timelines, the music grew increasingly sophisticated and melancholy. "I'm Looking Through You" and "You Won't See Me" were born from their conflicts.

"For No One," created in 1966 during a skiing holiday in Switzerland, is viewed as a candid portrayal of their deteriorating bond. After their split in 1968, several pieces from the "White Album" are believed to reference the conclusion of their betrothal.

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

ALAN JOHNSON: "THE BEATLES CHANGED THE WORLD AND THEY CHANGED MY LIFE"

During a brief series of appearances, former high-ranking cabinet member Alan Johnson—who previously led the Health, Education, and Home Offices—will visit the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham on Monday, Feb 23. He continues to East Grinstead’s Chequer Mead Theatre on Wednesday, Feb 25, followed by the Cranleigh Arts Centre on Thursday, Feb 26.

Throughout the performance, Alan transports the audience to the 1960s, reflecting on his deep respect for Harold Wilson and his passion for The Beatles. He recounts his remarkable journey, charting his path from a childhood in the poverty-stricken slums of West London to the inner circles of government. He also shares the unexpected ways his path crossed with those of the Fab Four and his political idol, illustrating how these icons influenced his perspective and core principles.

He said: “It is about the 1960s. I was coming into my teens. I was 14 when Harold Wilson won a narrow majority and when The Beatles conquered America.The Beatles changed the world and they changed my life. I was listening to music before that but it was transatlantic and if you listened to English pop stars then they were Elvis tribute acts like Marty Wilde or Cliff Richard and then suddenly you've got these two guys from Liverpool writing these incredible songs. I wanted to look like Paul McCartney. I wanted a Beatles haircut. It was so exciting, and then when they conquered America there was a patriotic feeling. There they were, The Beatles at number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in the Billboard 100. They stormed America and many people would say that they helped America recover from the assassination of JFK. They went over and cheered people up.”

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

THE INNER LIGHT

"The Inner Light" , the B-side to The Beatles' March 1968 single "Lady Madonna" written by George Harrison. Released on Parlophone (UK), this track was the first Harrison composition to appear on a Beatles single, recorded in India-inspired style.

The track delivers a deeply spiritual message, marking a rare occasion where John and Paul consented to showcase George’s evolving songwriting skills on a Beatles 45.

This song stood as the pinnacle—and the conclusion—of Harrison’s efforts to weave Indian classical elements into the band's discography. Interestingly, the verses were lifted nearly word-for-word from a Japanese poem by Roshi, via R.H. Blyth’s translation:

"Without going out of his door. he knows everything in the world, without looking out of his window, he knows the way to heaven. The farther we go, the less we learn"

The musical backing was captured in Mumbai alongside masters of Indian instrumentation. George had trekked there in January to oversee the music for the film "Wonderwall." At the time, Paul expressed genuine admiration for George's work, noting: "Forget the Indian music and listen to the melody. Don't vou think it's a beauti- ful melody? It's really lovely.'

However, during that era, George struggled to convince the group to treat his contributions with gravity.

Even their producer, George Martin, admitted to being part of the problem:

"I confess I didn't offer him much support either. When you’re dealing with two giants of such immense talent as Lennon and McCartney, looking elsewhere seems almost redundant."

The song’s musical foundation featured Indian masters such as Hariprasad Chaurasia, Aashish Khan, and Hanuman Jadev.

Apart from Harrison’s lead vocals—which were captured in London—the other Beatles only participated by adding harmony vocals to the track’s concluding line. Over the years, the song has earned significant acclaim from scholars and critics alike, who highlight its graceful melody and its ability to capture the essence of a meditative state.

The ensemble for the Bombay sessions was organized by Vijay Dubey (HMV India’s A&R chief) and Shambhu Das, who had previously helped George with his sitar studies in 1966. Harrison eventually finalized the track back in London during a period when the band was prepping a new release to maintain their presence while they stayed with the Maharishi in Rishikesh.

On February 6, at EMI Studios, George laid down his vocal tracks. Initially hesitant about hitting the high notes required for the song, he was eventually cheered on and encouraged by Lennon and McCartney to finish the take. Forty-eight hours later, John and Paul added their vocal overdubs to the final phrase, "Do all without doing."

In 2020, the Material World Foundation launched "The Inner Light Challenge" to support global relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, benefiting organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières and Save the Children. The foundation committed to a $100,000 donation for every social media tribute—whether a cover or a snippet—shared by fans.

Dhani Harrison posted a performance of "The Inner Light" on Facebook, while Harrison's widow, Olivia,said of the song: "These lyrics sung by George are a positive reminder to all of us who are isolating, in quarantine or respecting the request to shelter in place. Let's get and stay connected at this difficult time. There are things we can do to help and we invite you to share your Inner Light."

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