Three Of The Most Popular Songs Of All Time Were Written About The Same Woman
Love can make a person do crazy things. King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry an American divorcee, and Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal solely as a monument to his favorite wife. Heck, even Meat Loaf said he'd do "anything" for it. To have gone to such incredible lengths, these must've been very special kinds of love.
For two of history's most iconic musicians, their greatest love just happened to be the same woman — a blonde-haired beauty that inspired them to write several of the most popular songs of all time. With these affairs now decades in the rearview, this long-lost love has finally come forward to share what life was like as music's most memorable muse.
The Heyday
The year was 1964, and "Beatlemania" was in full effect. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" topped the charts, and the band's appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show set the record for the most-watched television program in American history.
Rising Stardom
Naturally, the "Fab Four" wanted to capitalize on their newfound fame, so when United Artists Records approached them with a three-movie deal they jumped at the offer. Just like their records, A Hard Day's Night went on to become a major commercial success.
Secret Admirer
But the Beatles' first feature film didn't just bring them fame and fortune — it also brought them love. While shooting scenes for the movie, one of the extras took a particular shine to George Harrison.
Up And Coming Model
That extra was Pattie Boyd, a 20-year-old British model that regularly graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Vanity Fair. With her long hair, wide eyes, and signature mini-skirts, Boyd was the embodiment of the British "look" of the 1960s.
