Paul McCartney Names His Favorite Beatles Album Artwork: 'We All Had a Say'

The Beatles’ albums had unique covers that captured the record’s tone. Whether it’s simplistic like The White Album or visually cluttered like Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, each has a recognizable image that makes each album distinct. While all of the albums contain iconic imagery, Paul McCartney does have a favorite piece of artwork for a Beatles album.

Maybe the most recognizable Beatles album cover outside of Abbey Road is Sgt. Pepper’s. The artwork features the Fab Four in bright, eye-catching outfits, surrounded by images of other celebrities. The image was designed by pop artists Peter Blake, and Jann Haworth Blake suggested that the band would perform in front of a crowd, and the fans could be anyone dead, alive, or fictitious.

“I asked the four Beatles for a list and I did one myself,” Blake said per Americansongwriter.com. “Robert Fraser did a list and I can’t remember whether Brian Epstein did one or not. The way that worked out was fascinating. John gave me a list and so did Paul. George suggested only Indian gurus, about six of them, and Ringo said, ‘Whatever the others say is fine by me’ and didn’t suggest anyone. It’s an insight into their characters. All kinds of people were suggested.

Source: Ross Tanenbaum/cheatsheet.com

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