“Things You May Not Know About the Beatles”
Shirley Temple was the only celebrity to insist on hearing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" before giving the band permission to use her likeness on their album cover.
Actress Mae West, upon learning of the Beatles’ request, said, “What would I be doing in a lonely hearts club?”
Leo Gorcey, who starred in the Bowery Boys films, wanted $400 for his likeness, thus taking himself out of the mix.
“John, of course, got far-out, as usual,” said Paul.
“He put Hitler and Jesus [on the list]”
Along with Gandhi, Hitler and Jesus were not included on the cover.
“Take Gandhi out,” said one EMI executive.
“We need the Indian market. If we show Gandhi standing around with Sonny Liston and Diana Dors, they’ll never forgive us in India.”
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