Intrigued by the rhythmic possibilities of the phrase 'paperback writer', McCartney came up with the framework for the song during his hour-long drive from London to Lennon's house in Surrey. McCartney completed the song with John Lennon in response to pressure from EMI for a new Beatles single in April 1966, early on in the sessions for the band's Revolver album. The lyrics are in the form of a letter from an aspiring author addressed to a publisher. McCartney said in 1966: 'Years ago, my Auntie Lil said to me, 'Why do you always write songs about love all the time? Can't you ever write about a horse or the summit conference or something interesting?' So, I thought, 'All right, Auntie Lil.'' According to Radio Luxembourg DJ Jimmy Savile's recollection, the inspiration for the song came backstage at a concert venue when McCartney, mindful of his aunt's request, saw Ringo Starr reading a book and declared his intention to write a song about a book. 'Paperback Writer' was largely written by Paul McCartney, who based the lyrics on a challenge made to him by his Aunt Lil. 5 Subsequent releases and other versions.'Paperback Writer' was the last new song by the Beatles to be featured on their final tour in 1966. On the US Billboard Hot 100, the song was at number one for two non-consecutive weeks, being interrupted by Frank Sinatra's ' Strangers in the Night'. It topped singles charts in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, West Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Norway. Written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, the song was released as the A-side of their eleventh single in May 1966.

' Paperback Writer' is a song by the English rock band the Beatles.

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