John Lennon Interviewed at the Hit Factory, New York City (October 10, 1980)

In this interview from October 10, 1980, John Lennon discusses his relationship with Paul McCartney and the inevitable comparisons between them. He mentions hearing Paul's record "Coming Up" and preferring the original version Paul made in his barn over the live Glasgow one. John expresses frustration with the record company altering Paul's music and reflects on their competitive dynamic, both in terms of sales and artistically. He emphasizes that their relationship was complex and competitive, comparing it to comparing artists like Magritte and Picasso. Despite this competition, John acknowledges being impressed by Paul's work, which often motivated him to create his own music. However, he states that Paul never surprised him because their bond was akin to that of brothers who had known each other since they were fifteen.