In a revelation that has stunned Beatles fans worldwide, Paul McCartney has unveiled a previously unknown letter written to him by John Lennon. The letter, long tucked away in McCartney’s private collection, has surfaced more than four decades after Lennon’s tragic passing.
According to McCartney, the handwritten note was discovered while he was sorting through old memorabilia earlier this year. The letter, dated sometime in the mid-1970s, came during a period when the two former bandmates had been navigating both friendship and creative rivalry in their post-Beatles lives.
The letter is said to capture Lennon’s trademark wit and sharp honesty, but also a tone of warmth and longing. “It wasn’t just John being cheeky,” McCartney shared. “It was him opening up—talking about music, about family, and about how he missed the times when we’d write songs side by side.”
Experts who have examined the document believe it provides a rare glimpse into Lennon’s private feelings during an era when the public often perceived the relationship between him and McCartney as strained. The note references their legendary songwriting sessions and hints at Lennon’s desire for reconciliation, long before the two briefly reconnected in the late 1970s.
McCartney admitted that finding the letter was an emotional moment. “It felt like John was speaking to me again,” he said. “We had our differences, but underneath it all, there was always love and respect. This letter is proof of that.”
Plans are underway for the letter to be displayed at a special Beatles exhibition in Liverpool later this year, where fans will be able to see the personal artifact for the first time. Beatles historians believe it will stand as one of the most important documents of their friendship, offering a touching reminder that even legends carried unspoken words and unfinished conversations.
For fans, the letter serves not only as a powerful connection to the Lennon–McCartney partnership but also as a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between two of music’s greatest icons.
