Beatles Documentary Edit
Phil Collins Suspects Paul McCartney Cut His Beatles Documentary Reference
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Collins described the omitted sequence as showing the Beatles taking out the multitrack tapes for “Tomorrow Never Knows” and playing them; he said he had regarded the mention as “the one feather in my cap.”
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Collins made the comments during a London Q&A with Steven Wilson marking 45 years of his 1981 album Face Value.
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The original Beatles Anthology aired on ITV in November 1995 before its recent Disney re-release.
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As the relationship appeared to thaw, McCartney agreed to donate memorabilia to a King’s Trust charity auction organised by Collins.
Phil Collins suspects Paul McCartney removed a reference to him from the re-released Beatles Anthology documentary, reigniting tensions between the two musicians. The omitted sequence featured George Harrison discussing Collins's cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows," which Collins called PerthNow "the one feather in my cap." Collins made the accusation during a London Q&A with Steven Wilson marking 45 years of his 1981 album Face Value, though he offered no evidence to support his theory.
The comment revives a feud that appeared to be thawing. Yahoo News reported that Collins and McCartney had reconciled after a tense 2002 encounter, with Collins apologizing for repeatedly telling the story of what he felt was McCartney's condescending remark. McCartney had even agreed to donate memorabilia to a King's Trust charity auction organized by Collins. The former Beatle has not publicly responded to Collins's latest speculation.
Twenty-Four Years of Tension Over a Casual Remark
The feud between Collins and McCartney began in 2002 when the two encountered each other at rehearsals. American Songwriter reported that Collins felt McCartney's remark about him being a Beatles fan was dismissive and condescending. Collins, the legendary Genesis drummer and solo artist, dwelled on the interaction for more than two decades. The two remained on awkward terms until recently, when Collins said he had made peace by apologizing for repeatedly recounting the story in interviews.
The Missing Documentary Moment Sparks Fresh Doubt
Collins noticed the cut reference when he rewatched the Anthology series following its recent Disney re-release. The original documentary aired on ITV in November 1995 and showed the Beatles retrieving multitrack tapes for "Tomorrow Never Knows" and playing them back. Page Six reported that Collins speculated, without evidence, that McCartney might have disliked the mention. Collins described the moment as particularly meaningful to him personally.
Apparent Reconciliation Tests After Public Accusation
Just as the relationship between Collins and McCartney appeared to improve, Collins's public speculation threatens to reopen old wounds. McCartney's decision to donate memorabilia to Collins's charity auction suggested genuine progress toward resolving their decades-long tension. Worldnews noted that Collins's accusation lacks any confirmation from either McCartney's camp or Disney regarding editorial decisions for the re-release. The timing raises questions about whether the reconciliation will hold.
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