Episode 64 – Beatles ’72 pt8

As the year 1972 draws to a close, all four former Beatles find themselves in the midst of a seachange in each of their lives both independent of each other and personally. Paul McCartney may have started off his solo career under the scrutiny of fans and critics, but the successful tours of his band Wings was beginning to change some minds about his relevance as a solo artist. With the release of Hi Hi Hi/C Moon in the waning months of ‘72, McCartney begins a string of successes that will carry him further than any had thought capable of even a year prior. George Harrison began his solo endeavors perhaps more strongly than any of his former bandmates, but the quiet Beatle remained quiet for nearly the entirety of the year, with a new album in development that would ultimately prove to be a crossroads for his career. Ringo Starr meanwhile was picking up steam with a string of successful singles, finishing out the year strongly with the premiere of his film Born to Boogie, starring Marc Bolan. John Lennon was the first to set sail into solo life...but now he finds himself lost at sea. With his latest album and concert appearance panned by critics, the dejected Lennon faced harassment and deportation at the hands of the Nixon administration. John’s only hope was in Nixon’s defeat, but alas that was not to be...