Los Angeles, June 5 -- Paul McCartney has opened up about his relationship with late Beatles bandmate John Lennon, recalling the difficult period that strained their friendship during the final years of The Beatles.

According to PEOPLE, in a recent interview with NME, he reflected on the business disagreements that created tensions within the legendary band.

The dispute centered around the management of 'The Beatles,' with McCartney supporting entertainment lawyer Lee Eastman, while the other members backed businessman Allen Klein.

The disagreement eventually deepened divisions within the group and became one of the factors that contributed to the band's breakup.

Looking back at that time, McCartney spoke about a lyric from his recent...