break up of the beatles
By itsjustmeb
@itsjustmeb (1212)
Canada
March 9, 2007 11:36pm CST
Do you believe that many years ago, that Yoko Ono was the cause of The Beatles break up. More so, do you think she should have been blamed for their break up? Or do you think the Beatles were just heading down a downward spiral and their time had come?
From what I have read, The Beatles were bored, and they really didn't have much happening for them at the time. The world pointed a finger at Yoko because she was the new one on the scene. NOT to defend the woman, because personally I don't agree with some of her tactics either. But I firmly believe that fate has a way of playing these games with people. And I also believe that they would have burnt out badly if they had stayed together.
They were planning a reunion before John was killed... and fate played a role in that as well - he was killed.
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@JuliaPan (564)
• Canada
15 Mar 07
I think Yoko Ono was one of the reasons. She played her part in their breaking up. Also, I think it was for the better that they broke up, as in the last albums there were not many songs which were composed together, as before. They were destined to choose their own ways. You're right - they would have burnt out badly if they had stayed together. All is for the better... even if something tragic happens. John was killed, but after all it was his destiny :(
@lynne3 (66)
• United States
14 Mar 07
The media focused on Yoko Ono because they have to had to have a bad guy. The reality is this, John was moving on,evolving as an artist and Man. He Loved her,and that was good enough for me. Realize as well that George Harrison continued his friendship with John after the breakup and even played on some of the things John produced. I always felt bad for Yoko because she loved John and everyone tried to beat her down. HE chose to share his life with her. Some of Johns' best music came AFTER the split. Yeah, I agree that they would have burnt out.
@tallpaulno44a (1574)
• United States
11 Mar 07
They were in a downward spiral by the time Yoko ame along. I didn't much like her, as you said, and I blamed her at the time for the break-up. But Paul and John were already barely speaking, much less collaborating.
It's a shame that John was cut down in the prime of his life and career. He was enjoying a renaissance with his writing and performance.
A reunion would have been nice... it's too bad that couldn't have happened. If for no other reason, it would have meant that John and Paul were "mates" again.
