Paul McCartney’s Craziest Encounter With “Jesus”
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Even at the height of Beatlemania, Paul McCartney had his fair share of strange encounters—but few were as unforgettable as the day “Jesus” came knocking. The story, which McCartney once shared on The Howard Stern Show, has become one of the most bizarre yet oddly wholesome moments in Beatles lore. It perfectly captures both McCartney’s humor and his open-mindedness.
It all started when a man with long hair and a beard showed up at Paul’s home, rang the doorbell, and introduced himself simply as “Jesus.” Most people would’ve slammed the door or called the police, but McCartney decided to play it differently. His reaction wasn’t fear—it was curiosity, mixed with a little sense of humor and a healthy dose of “just in case.”
Instead of sending the man away, McCartney invited him inside for a cup of tea. Whether it was his natural kindness or superstition at work, he figured it wouldn’t hurt to show a little hospitality. After all, if it was Jesus, it would be a terrible idea to turn him away.
A Guest at the Beatles’ Recording Session
At the time, McCartney was in the middle of a recording session with the Beatles. So when he returned to the studio, he casually told the others, “This guy says he’s Jesus. I’m not going to turn him away, just in case.” One can only imagine the looks on the faces of John, George, and Ringo as Paul ushered in the mysterious visitor.
Rather than creating chaos, the moment turned surprisingly calm. Paul politely told the man, “Please sit here and be Jesus. But don’t say a word.” And that’s exactly what happened. The bearded stranger quietly took a seat in the corner and observed as the Beatles went about their session.
There was no preaching, no drama—just a silent observer sitting among the world’s most famous band. For a brief moment, “Jesus” became part of the Beatles’ creative process, a quiet presence in the room while history was being made.
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The Mystery That Never Found an Answer
After a while, the man stood up, thanked them, and left as quietly as he had arrived. No one ever found out who he was, where he came from, or what made him knock on McCartney’s door that day. The encounter was so strange, yet so simple, that it lingered in Paul’s memory as one of those surreal, only-in-the-60s moments.
McCartney’s decision to welcome the man says something about his nature—and perhaps about the spirit of that era. It was a time when curiosity and openness often triumphed over fear and skepticism. Whether the visitor was a lost soul, a hopeful believer, or someone in need of kindness, McCartney’s response was uniquely human.
In the end, the story remains delightfully ambiguous. Was he just a man who looked like Jesus—or something more? We’ll never know. But as McCartney’s story reminds us, sometimes it doesn’t hurt to leave a little room for mystery. After all, you never know who might be sitting quietly in the corner while you’re making music.
