Paul McCartney: Inside the Songs

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.
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so interesting to hear about the origins of my favourite songs
28/05/2022
Thank you Paul and John for a wonderful podcast. It was so interesting to hear about the origins of my favourite songs.
A real insight into the mystery of songwriting.
02/12/2021
What an amazing set of stories of how Paul McCartney wrote his songs and brought them into the world. He seems very modest and matter of fact in his explanation of how he wrote some of the best songs ever. As with many others the Beatles music was a part of my life whilst growing up and it still sounds relevant today (I am 67). I have enjoyed playing in a few bands over the years but I have always strived to write my own songs; some not bad, some good, some awful. Paul has inspired me to continue the quest to write a really good song.
Wonderful and insightful
18/11/2021
Just when you think there’s nothing new you can hear about the Beatles, Paul McCartney etc comes along this series. What comes across to me is the real depth of thought and intelligence that lies behind McCartneys writing, even back in the Beatles. He’s lightly dismissive in that anti-intellectual way we English have, but then his references are deeply thoughtful, from Dickens through Dylan Thomas and Steptoe and Son! He’s really placed his songs in their full historical context. I could not turn this off - beneath the cheerful chappie persona there is a sharp, clever and strong personality. Of course there is, but it really comes out here. Thank you John Wilson, as ever the peerless BBC music producer.
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- CreatorBBC Radio 4
- Years Active2K
- Episodes11
- RatingExplicit
- Copyright© (C) BBC 2021
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