The sex workers who inspired a classic 1965 Beatles song: “Worked the streets in Hamburg”
An article recounts John Lennon's claim that the Beatles' 1965 song 'Ticket to Ride' was inspired by health certificates given to sex workers in Hamburg. The claim was reported by journalist Don Short, who said Lennon told him about the connection during a 1966 trip to Hamburg. No new event or harm
Hamburg, Germany · 2026-07-21 · Far Out Magazine
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