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Head to https://squarespace.com/parlogram to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PARLOGRAM In late 1966, during the Beatles’ first real break from touring, Paul McCartney agreed to write the music for a small British film called The Family Way. At the time, it seemed like a minor side project — a short score written between Revolver and Sgt. Pepper. But behind the scenes, it marked something far more significant. In this video, we explore The Family Way as more than a forgotten soundtrack. We look at how it became the first moment the Lennon–McCartney partnership subtly shifted, how George Martin helped shape the score, why John felt excluded, and how Paul later tried — and failed — to smooth things over. We also examine the film itself, the recording sessions, the UK and US soundtrack releases, the brief battle of the singles, and the unexpected Ivor Novello Award that followed. Often treated as a footnote in the Beatles’ story, The Family Way deserves to be seen as something else entirely: the first crack in one of the most important creative partnerships in music history. If you enjoyed this video, why not take a look at our others: https://www.youtube.com/@Parlogram/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Ways you can support us and keep videos like this coming: Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAIfWsWcFwncQv_ETAOL-Eg/join Join us on Patreon for updates, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes stories: https://www.patreon.com/parlogram Shop with us: If you collect vinyl, check out some great-sounding Beatles and '60s vinyl on our website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com We also invite you to check out our merch at our Spring store: https://parlogram-auctions.creator-spring.com Get in touch with us: Email: andrew@parlogramauctions.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parlogram X: https://twitter.com/Parlogram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parlogram67/ or via our website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com/Contact Thank you!