Ringo Starr has revealed that the best experience he ever had making a record came not from The Beatles, but from his work with John Lennon on the Plastic Ono Band. After The Beatles split, Starr and Lennon stayed closely connected despite each member's freedom to pursue their own path, with the Plastic Ono Band allowing them to work together without the pressure and competition that had defined the original group. This candid admission highlights how the constraints and internal dynamics of The Beatles, despite their legendary status, made their post-breakup collaboration more creatively fulfilling.

Starr praised the cathartic nature of recording with Lennon, describing the freedom to be "honest" with no pressure to deliver or compete creatively. He recalled the experience of "just being in the room with John, being honest, the way he was, screaming, shouting and singing" as an incredible moment, emphasising that they made music purely for the love of it and of being together. The article frames this as a testament to the deep familial bond between the band members, suggesting that their most precious moments came from simply being in each other's company rather than from The Beatles' legendary achievements.