Who said it first Paul or John?

We've all seen Paul sat there lazing in his outdoor chair, chatting to the member of the press about Drugs and its wonders.

Bob Dylan introduced the lads to the wonder on August 28, 1964in America. Dylan requested some cheap wine and suggested that they all enjoy a joint while waiting.

The Beatles and Brian Epstein looked at each other sheepishly and admitted, "We've never smoked marijuana before."

Dylan was incredulous. "What about your song? The one about getting high?"

The Beatles had no such song and finally asked, "Which song?"

Dylan replied, "You know...'and when I touch you, I get high, I get high.'"

John Lennon blushed when he realized the song in question. "Those aren't the words. The words are, 'I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide..." from the sweetly innocent tune, "I Want to Hold Your Hand."

Dylan was giddy to introduce them to cannabis. They secured the hotel room with towels under the door and drapes drawn tight before Dylan rolled the first joint. He gave it to Ringo Starr to light, but Ringo, not quite understanding the "puff, puff, pass" etiquette, smoked the whole joint by himself, while Dylan just laughed and rolled a few more.

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But who stated to the media - yes we indulge. Well for years its been 'Paul' first here's his lovely laid back interview, recorded on June 19, 1967 in the backyard garden on Cavendish Ave, a day after Paul's 25th birthday :

https://youtu.be/DVmXoTa20dY

 Fun Fact Paul says  'Y'know' 19 times.

"Got to Get You Into My Life" from the album Revolver an "ode to pot" - Paul McCartney 'Many Years From Now'

(Full Transcript for Paul's interview bottom of this page!)

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Yet wait!!

What did John tell a reporter in the Bahamas in February, 1965 AND THE REPORTER SQUISHED IT, HID IT AWAY FOR NO ONE TO SEE! (can you imagine that happening today!)

February 1965: The Beatles had just arrived on location at New Providence Island in the Bahamas to film Help!. On being asked what The Beatles had been up to on their flight over, Lennon replied "We got stoned." There is a stunned silence before the interviewer says: "Alright. I know you're only kidding."

Of course, Lennon wasn't  kidding, as The Beatles had been popping pills since at least 1960 and smoking weed since being "turned-on" by Bob Dylan in 1964. Simon Wells exclusively explains for Dangerous Minds.net:

The Beatles took a chartered jet to the Bahamas for the start of filming of Help! on Monday 22nd February 1965. Perversely as it may seem, the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein had become intoxicated with the idea of tax shelters and havens—and after his dismal performance of selling off the Beatles rights to A Hard Day's Night for little more than the average house price in Britain, he sensed an idea to set up an offshore interest in the Bahamas, hoping that the money from the film would escape the extortionate financial red tape and punitive taxes that would attract to the film's future successes.

To defer suspicions, Epstein cooked up the idea of filming part of Help! in the Bahamas and so eager was he to establish a presence there, filming for what would be the finale of the movie was shot first. Temperatures at a constant high for the area, the group would have to shield themselves from the likelihood of considerable tanning – an issue that would have colored (excuse pun) the earlier shots in the film, all set in London. Nonetheless, The Beatles knew little about this, and happily trundled onto the caravan of filming—the shores of Nassau were far more attractive than a gloomy British February. Equally, it meant a break from the rigours of touring, something they had grown to hate.

The group's plane continued the majority of the film's attendant circus, plus a few liggers and reporters to help things along. The nine-hour flight requiring more than just alcoholic sustenance, the band happily tugged on a succession of marijuana joints to elevate the time between touching down in the Bahamas. Since August the previous year when Bob Dylan famously turned the band onto the magical herb, the group had indulged heavily in the newly found pursuit. The effects were immediate on their dress and music, heavy shades and dissonant chords were now pitting their senses; introspection tossing "boy meets girl" out of the window.

While the media were well aware that The Beatles (and most of the other groups of the period) took drugs, there was no need for them to spill the beans and spoil the party. By 1965 standards, The Beatles were still good cheeky copy—guaranteed to bring a smile to the nation's breakfast tables, and still with the consent of Britain's parents, the girls and boys could shower them with unbridled adoration. Behind closed doors in Buckingham Palace and at (the Prime Minister's home) Number 10 Downing Street, plans were already afoot to adorn the band with the M.B.E. If an admission of naughty chemical use had surfaced prior to the award announcement, it would have clearly stymied the whole pantomime. The press knew this too—so all was on course to preserve the Fab's innocence—for the time being.

For those who chart such things, this is the first admission from a Beatle that drugs were now a part of their lives. The evident shock from the reporter is testament to the disbelief that these sweet boys could ever do such a thing. Predictably, the comment was not used in print, and it remained buried on the reporter's tape – until now!

https://youtu.be/KKYk7YNETzk

Some great footage here too by the way!

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Paul's Lazy Chair Transcript ! 

Sourced from beatlesinterviews.org a great site to read the many very funny and serious Beatle interviews!

ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW:Paul McCartney was the first British pop star to publicly admit using LSD, in chatting with a reporter who had enquired about it. Paul's LSD quote appeared in Queen, a UK-based magazine at the time. The quote was also then reprinted by Life magazine in their June 16th 1967 feature, 'The New Far-Out Beatles: They're grown men now and creating extraordinary musical sounds' by Thomas Thompson.

In both articles, Paul McCartney was quoted as saying, "After I took it (LSD), it opened my eyes. We only use one-tenth of our brain. Just think what we could accomplish if we could only tap that hidden part. It would mean a whole new world."

ITV seized the opportunity to interview Paul about this public admission. The controversy would become a springboard for discussing the responsibilities of celebrities and journalists.

The following interview was filmed by ITV on June 19th 1967, in Paul's backyard garden on Cavendish Avenue, and would be telecast in Britain later that evening.

Paul had just celebrated his 25th birthday the previous day. The Beatles' latest LP 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' was number one on the album charts -- released less than three weeks prior on June 1st.

Q: "Paul, how often have you taken LSD?"

PAUL: (pause) "About four times."

Q: "And where did you get it from?"

PAUL: "Well, you know, if I was to say where I got it from, you know, I mean... it's illegal and everything... it's silly to say that, you know. So I'd rather not say that."

Q: "Don't you believe that this is a matter which you should have kept private?"

PAUL: "Mmm, but the thing is -- I was asked a question by a newspaper, and the decision was whether to tell a lie or tell him the truth. I decided to tell him the truth... but I really didn't want to say anything, you know, because if I had my way I wouldn't have told anyone. I'm not trying to spread the word about this. But the man from the newspaper is the man from the mass medium. I'll keep it a personal thing if he does too you know... if he keeps it quiet. But he wanted to spread it so it's his responsibility, you know, for spreading it not mine."

Q: "But you're a public figure and you said it in the first place and you must have known it would make the newspaper."

PAUL: "Yeah, but to say it is only to tell the truth. I'm telling the truth, you know. I don't know what everyone's so angry about."

Q: "Do you think that you have now encouraged your fans to take drugs?"

PAUL: (clearly and calmly) "I don't think it'll make any difference. I don't think my fans are going to take drugs just because I did, you know. But the thing is -- that's not the point anyway. I was asked whether I had or not. And from then on, the whole bit about how far it's gonna go and how many people it's going to encourage is up to the newspapers, and up to you on television. I mean, you're spreading this now, at this moment. This is going into all the homes in Britain. And I'd rather it didn't. But you're asking me the question -- You want me to be honest -- I'll be honest."

Q: "But as a public figure, surely you've got the responsibility to..."

PAUL: "...No, it's you who've got the responsibility. You've got the responsibility not to spread this NOW. You know, I'm quite prepared to keep it as a very personal thing if you will too. If you'll shut up about it, I will."

John wins for timing, but Paul wins for dangerous drug type fessed up to!

Disclaimer: I don't condone the use of drugs unless  prescription of course but not like Elvis getting prescriptions or those of the famed Doctor Roberts nor the Beatles fabulous dentist (But it seems like an excellent idea for a 'scared of the dentist' chick like me!!) Just don't!

Is that Aderall one pic for real!?!?