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Other songs, like "I Want to Hold Your Hand," remain pivotal in Lennon's catalog, marking a turning point in The Beatles' journey to success in America. This song exemplified the chemistry between Lennon and McCartney as they created music together, often in close proximity and collaboration.
In contrast, he expressed skepticism about songs such as "Yesterday," praising its lyrical quality but also asserting it deeply belonged to McCartney. Conversely, he humorously offered that it was the only good piece McCartney contributed to The Beatles in his infamous track "How Do You Sleep?"