I'll Give You $12.50 for 'Polythene Pam'

Michael Jackson is selling the Beatles catalogue.

One of my favorite rock n roll urban legends - no idea if its true or not - goes like this: relaxing in between takes during the 'Say Say Say'/'The Girl is Mine' sessions, Paul McCartney decided to give his (then) young and inexperienced collaborator some finanacial advice. "You know, Michael," says Sir Paul, "this pop star thing isn't going to last forever. You've got to plan for your future. I suggest you look into some investments like, say, oh, I dunno, real estate or precious metals or...I dunno...song catalogs and the like..."

By time he was back in London, Sir Paul had been sold out by Ringo, George and Yoko...