Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that John Lennon was the favourite member of The Beatles during an appearance on the YouTube series Chicken Shop Date. The 83-year-old musician sat down with host Amelia Dimoldenberg for vegan chicken nuggets and chips at the Temple of Seitan in Camden, discussing topics from dentistry to favourite dance moves.
When asked who his favourite Beatle was, McCartney quipped that currently it is Ringo Starr, as he is the only other surviving member. However, he added: 'During the Beatles, I think we all used to look up to John, because he was like the leader, even though there wasn't officially a leader of the group. I think all of us might have said John was our favourite Beatle.'
The episode coincides with the release of McCartney's first album in five years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, on Friday. The 14-track record recounts memories from his formative years in Liverpool, including early adventures with John Lennon and George Harrison before their Beatles fame. Fellow Beatle Ringo Starr appears on the track 'Home to Us'.
McCartney also shared personal anecdotes, such as a story about giving his late wife Linda a lily-themed gift inspired by Greek mogul Aristotle Onassis. He told Dimoldenberg that roses and lilies are among his favourite flowers, with lilies reminding him of Linda, who died of breast cancer in 1998.
