John Lennon was often very critical of his work with The Beatles, but he always maintained that 'Come Together' was one of his finest efforts with the band.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney were a formidable songwriting partnership and were the driving force behind most of The Beatles' songs. About their writing process, Wilfred Mellors wrote in 1972: "Opposite poles generate electricity: between John and Paul the sparks flew.