Paul McCartney: Inside the Songs Podcast
Paul McCartney talks about his life and song-writing through the prism of 10 key lyrics, including The Beatles’ classics All My Loving, Eleanor Rigby and Penny Lane.
Paul McCartney talks about his life and song-writing through the prism of 10 key lyrics, including The Beatles’ classics All My Loving, Eleanor Rigby and Penny Lane.
This is a unique insight into the life and art of Paul McCartney from his book The Lyrics, read in an entertaining and intimate way by the man himself. Produced by John Wilson.
Episodes to download
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8. Here Today
Mon 25 Oct 2021
After the murder of John Lennon in 1980, Paul remembers writing the song Here Today.
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7. Too Many People
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Paul recalls how he wrote Too Many People as his friendship with Lennon turned fractious.
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5. Penny Lane
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Paul on how The Beatles' single Penny Lane evoked the sights and sounds of Liverpool.
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4. Got to Get You into My Life
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Paul offers candid insight to the creation of Got to Get You into My Life.
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3. Eleanor Rigby
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Paul reveals the musical and lyrical inspirations behind his 1966 song Eleanor Rigby.
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Introducing Paul McCartney: Inside the Songs
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Paul McCartney talks about his life and song-writing through the prism of 10 key lyrics.
Five unexpected moments from Paul McCartney: Inside the Songs
Diss tracks, Psycho strings and how Yesterday was almost an avant-garde electronic track.
