Linda and Paul McCartney in London in 1972

Paul McCartney dedicated many of his greatest love songs to his first wife, Linda. However, not every aspect of their relationship was perfect, and they did have their arguments, as every marriage does. One fight gave Paul McCartney the inspiration he needed to write one of his biggest hits.

Paul McCartney wrote ‘Ebony and Ivory’ after having an argument with Linda

Linda and Paul McCartney in London in 1972
Linda and Paul McCartney | Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

“Ebony and Ivory” was released in 1982 as the lead single for McCartney’s Tug of War album. The song featured Stevie Wonder, and it quickly became one of the most successful tracks of the former Beatle’s solo career. However, its origin may come from an unexpected place. 

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