The relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney had become increasingly strained in the latter years of The Beatles, with the pair exchanging barbs through their solo music

George Harrison left the band briefly during the Get Back sessions, frustrated with his role with The Beatles and the tense atmosphere they were working in. During a band meeting on September 20, 1969, John Lennon said he wanted a "divorce" from the group, beginning the end of The Beatles.

Paul McCartney and John Lennon had a strong bond that was born out of much pain, so it makes sense why the late singer confided so much in Paul and vice versa

The Beatles went their separate ways in 1970, but John Lennon made a surprising offer to bandmate Paul McCartney years later, and his response was surprising to many