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Across the universe – John and Paul are in each other’s songs forever

The Lennon-McCartney collaboration was one of genius from the start – and even in later years their songs continued to speak to one another, says Ian Leslie

Andy Miller
Paul McCartney and John Lennon on stage in 1964.  Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty Images
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  • John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs

    Ian Leslie

    Faber, pp. 432, £25

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