Paul McCartney Talks Jay-Z, Danger Mouse, 99 Problems v Helter Skelter - BBC Radio 1 - 12 Sept 2005 ClarkKent768 2021-05-29 | In this extract from a longer conversation (link: youtu.be/Qt-Pm1o--4E) Zane Lowe asks Paul about his thoughts on Danger Mouse's Grey Album and the mash-up of Jay-Z's 99 Problems with Helter Skelter.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney LIVE All Access Radio Special - Part 2 ClarkKent768 2024-12-18 | _All Access_ radio special broadcast on US radio stations in late 2005. Also released as a bonus CD on the Special Edition of the DVD The Space Within US.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney LIVE All Access Radio Special - Part 1 ClarkKent768 2024-12-18 | _All Access_ radio special broadcast on US radio stations in late 2005. Also released as a bonus CD on the Special Edition of the DVD _The Space Within US._Enjoy!
So who REALLY sang the Ahhs on A DAY IN THE LIFE - John or Paul? ClarkKent768 2024-05-22 | Let me know what you think in the comments.
Paul McCartney on Now And Then, AI Covers and Touring Australia - BBC Radio 1 Interview - 9 Nov 2023 ClarkKent768 2023-12-29 | Paul talks to BBC Radio 1's Clara Amfo about Now and Then and other topics including Glastonbury, touring Australia and the role of AI in music.Enjoy!
The Beatles Now And Then - Number 1 Single in UK - Radio 1 Chart Show with Paul McCartney Interview ClarkKent768 2023-12-22 | Well who would have thought we'd get a new Beatles song in 2023 AND it would go to number one in the UK singles chart?On Friday 10 November that's exactly what happened!This upload captures for posterity the announcement of 'Now And Then' as the UK's number one single on BBC Radio 1. It's great to hear the love and respect given to the Beatles by chart show host Jack Saunders.For all the chart statistics please read this article: www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/beatles-now-then-number-1-song-recordEnjoy!
Paul McCartney on working with George Martin in the eighties - Paul McCartney Interview 1986 ClarkKent768 2023-12-15 | Paul tells Richard Skinner why he decided to work with George Martin again in this 1986 BBC interview.Enjoy!
Lower the Key to make it easier to sing??!! Paul McCartney Interview 1986 ClarkKent768 2023-12-08 | On 20 June 1986 played live at that year's Prince's Trust concert.In this clip Paul tells Richard Skinner how he thought about lowering the key from G to E, and what happened in the end.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Interview 1986 - Press to Play ClarkKent768 2023-12-01 | Paul is promoting his latest album Press to Play in this 1986 BBC TV interview with Richard SkinnerHowever... check out Paul's body language when talking about the new album, he doesn't seem confident about the record.00:00 Interview02:58 Singing along to Press playback at Abbey Road.Personally, I LOVE Press to Play and continue to hope for an Archive Collection release.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - Yesterday LIVE 1997 - Solo Acoustic Performance - Music for Montserrat 15 Sept 1997 ClarkKent768 2023-09-08 | The event was Music for Montserrat, the venue was the Royal Albert Hall and the date was 15 September 1997.Paul, aged 55 here, delivers an emotional and poignant solo acoustic performance of Yesterday.[Context: this event took place only a couple of weeks after the death of Princess Diana. Closer to home for Paul, Linda is ill with cancer.]
How I Met Your Mother Paul McCartney and Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-09-01 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul reflects with Mary McCartney about meeting Linda.Enjoy!
Yesterday Live from Paul McCartneys Get Back [Released 1991] ClarkKent768 2023-08-28 | Live Performance of Yesterday taken from the concert film "Paul McCartney's Get Back".Directed by Richard Lester and released in 1991.Enjoy!
Back To The Egg - BOMBCEPT ALBUM? - Paul McCartney Interview 1986 ClarkKent768 2023-05-12 | Paul reflects on the final Wings album 'Back to the Egg' in this 1986 BBC TV interview with Richard Skinner.In response to the idea that 'Back to the Egg ' was a concept album, Paul quips that it was more of a bomb-cept album, referring to it's relatively poor commercial performance at the time.Enjoy!
The Fool On The Hill LIVE 1989 - Paul McCartney - Rare Rehearsal Footage ClarkKent768 2023-05-09 | From February-April 1989 Paul and his band were filmed rehearsing and recording several songs for inclusion in the 50-minute TV Special 'Put It There', which was first broadcast in the UK on BBC1 on 10 June 1989. [Source: Page 420 of 'The Beatles After The Break-Up' by Keith Badman]This excellent performance of 'The Fool On The Hill' wasn't in the TV special but did appear as a bonus on the DVD release.Enjoy!
Mary McCartney Interviews Paul McCartney - Wingspan 2001 Extras Complete (4k Upscale) ClarkKent768 2023-05-06 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.Paul was interviewed by his daughter Mary McCartney. The interview was recorded on 13/14 February 2001 at the House of the Redeemer, New York.Over 20 minutes of extra interview footage (not used in the main documentary) was included as an extra when Wingspan was issued on DVD.I've posted these in short clips on my channel over the past few months. I've had requests to post them all in full, so here you are.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Admits His Film Failures! Magical Mystery Tour and Broad Street - 1986 BBC Interview ClarkKent768 2023-03-31 | Paul's 1984 film Give My Regards to Broad Street was a critical and commercial failure.When Paul re-emerged in 1986 to promote Press to Play it was inevitable that he'd be asked about the failed film. Which is exactly when Richard Skinner did when he interviewed Paul in July 1986.Paul's response is interesting, he reflects openly about where he went wrong both with Broad Street and Magical Mystery Tour.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney NO VALUES Live! - From Broad Street Film 1984 ClarkKent768 2023-03-29 | 'No Values' from the band rehearsal sequence of Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984).A fully live performance which sounds great.The Band:Paul McCartney: Vocals, Bass GuitarLinda McCartney: Vocals, KeyboardRingo Starr: DrumsDave Edmunds: Guitar, Backing VocalsChris Spedding: Guitar, Backing VocalsJody Linscott: PercussionEnjoy!
Paul McCartney NOT SUCH A BAD BOY Live! - From Broad Street Film 1984 ClarkKent768 2023-03-24 | 'Not Such A Bad Boy' from the band rehearsal sequence of Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984).A fully live performance which sounds great.The Band:Paul McCartney: Vocals, Bass GuitarLinda McCartney: Vocals, KeyboardRingo Starr: DrumsDave Edmunds: Guitar, Backing VocalsChris Spedding: Guitar, Backing VocalsJody Linscott: PercussionEnjoy!
Paul McCartney - Simply Shady? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-03-17 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about getting told off for wearing shades!Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - Nashville Gum?! Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-03-10 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about his memories of visiting Nashville, Tennessee.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - War and Hate or Peace and Love? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-03-03 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney how his British/Liverpool humour could on occasion be misunderstood in the USA.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - Lasers? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-02-24 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about Wings 1976 stage show and his initial fears about some 'cutting edge' stage tech!Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Records Wild Life in Two Weeks! - Mary McCartney Interview - Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-02-17 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney what inspired him to record the first Wings album in only two weeks.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - Birdwatcher? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-02-10 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about his love of birdwatching as a child. There is definitely a bird theme to many of his songs over the years.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - Life on the Road? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-02-03 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about touring in the 1970s as a married couple compared with the rock n roll lifestyle of the times.Enjoy!
Can Paul McCartney make an Omelette? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-01-27 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about staying with Linda in her New York apartment in 1968 and cooking for Heather!Enjoy!
Paul McCartney takes a Ticket to... Harlem? Mary McCartney Interview - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-01-20 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about exploring Harlem in late 1968 whilst staying with Linda in New York.For more information on this period see pages 518-520 of Paul's official biography 'Many Years from Now' (1997) written by Barry Miles.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney SO BAD - Live Isolated Vocals - Broad Street Film 1984 ClarkKent768 2023-01-13 | Listen to Paul's impressive live vocal performance of 'So Bad' (isolated from the 4.0 surround mix) from the band rehearsal sequence of 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'.The Band:Paul McCartney: Vocals, Bass GuitarLinda McCartney: Vocals, KeyboardRingo Starr: DrumsEric Stewart: Guitar, VocalsChris Spedding: Backing VocalsIf you're interested in how the music for the film was put together, check out the excellent South Bank Show from 1984 which you can find elsewhere on YouTube (link: youtu.be/QzVxYUjCf4M).Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Explains Life Magazine Controversy to Mary McCartney - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2023-01-06 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.In this clip which was an extra on the DVD, Paul tells Mary McCartney about an encounter with a photographer in 1969.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Talks Songwriting with Mary McCartney - Rare Wingspan Extra 2001 ClarkKent768 2022-12-30 | In 2001 the TV documentary 'Wingspan' was released, which gave an overview of Paul's early solo career and his adventures with Wings.Paul's daughter Mary conducts the interview. This clip was included as an extra on the DVD release and shows Paul revealing the writing process behind three songs from the 'Band on the Run' album.00:29 Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)03:07 Let Me Roll It04:37 Mrs VandebiltEnjoy!
Coming Up [Amoeba Soundcheck] - Paul McCartney - 27 June 2007 ClarkKent768 2022-03-30 | This 2007 soundcheck performance of 'Coming Up' was released on the vinyl edition of 'Amoeba Gig' Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Run Devil Run Interview 1999 - Rock n Roll Memories ClarkKent768 2021-12-12 | In 1999, thirty years after The Beatles tried to 'Get Back', Paul McCartney recorded a blistering rock 'n' roll record titled 'Run Devil Run'.Released in October 1999, a limited edition CD set was available which included an interview disc - this is the audio you hear in this upload.Produced by: Eddy PumerInterview conducted by: Laura GrossEnjoy!
Paul McCartney Secret Soundcheck Gig - Manchester 19 December 2011 ClarkKent768 2021-06-18 | On Monday 19 December 2011 Paul McCartney played a concert at the Manchester M.E.N. Arena as part of his On The Run tour.This was my first McCartney gig and it was sensational. My super-expensive ticket included watching Paul and the band at the soundcheck - an amazing experience. I managed to discreetly record some audio on my phone of the soundcheck gig, skip to 02:35 if you want to get straight to this.The following day (Tuesday 20 December) I was listening to the radio and heard Stuart Maconie talking about attending the soundcheck and he mentioned the girls with the Argentina flag. It was then that I realised he was sat a couple of rows behind me and I had snapped a picture of what he was referring to at 01:38.So the first couple of minutes of the video has Stuart Maconie and Mark Radcliffe talking about the soundcheck gig on their radio show and my audio of the soundcheck itself follows.Chapters below:00:00 - Stuart Maconie describes seeing the soundcheck02:10 - "What about that handball though?"02:43 - Matchbox05:51 - Honey Don't08:22 - Jam #109:34 - Jam #213:03 - Flaming Pie15:52 - Penny Lane19:55 - Cheer for Paul20:16 - Birthday23:42 - C Moon27:25 - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying32:05 - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On35:55 - Acoustic Noodling...Enjoy!Paul also played It's So Easy, Every Night, Petrushka, Something, Bluebird, Yesterday and Lady Madonna but sadly I do not have a recording of these.
Paul McCartney LIVE Got To Get You Into My Life and The Night Before Manchester 19 December 2011 ClarkKent768 2021-06-11 | On Monday 19 December 2011 I saw Paul McCartney play live at the Manchester M.E.N. Arena.I was in the front row and It was a great night. I captured two video clips to preserve the memory.00:28 - Got To Get You Into My Life03:58 - The Night Before (incomplete)Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Interview on the Songwriting Secrets Behind Every Track on Memory Almost Full 2007 ClarkKent768 2021-06-04 | On 4 June 2007 Paul McCartney released the album Memory Almost Full.It is a GREAT record, one of my favourites. The two-CD limited edition bonus disc contained three extra songs and Paul speaking about every track on the main album, this is the source of this upload.It's hard to believe this album is now exactly fourteen years old at the time of writing.Chapter markers below:00:00 - Dance Tonight02:20 - Ever Present Past04:24 - See Your Sunshine06:02 - Only Mama Knows08:14 - You Tell Me09:37 - Mr Bellamy11:59 - Gratitude13:58 - Vintage Clothes16:05 - That Was Me18:12 - Feet in the Clouds20:02 - House of Wax21:54 - The End of the End24:24 - Nod Your HeadEnjoy!
Paul McCartney Explains What Inspired Him To Play Here Today In Concert For John Lennon ClarkKent768 2021-05-31 | "Here Today" has become an emotional highlight of Paul McCartney's 21st Century live performances, but where did he get the idea to play this song in concert?Paul reveals how his poetry book inspired the idea in an interview with Stuart Maconie broadcast in the UK on Monday 21 April 2003.(Skip to 02:09 if you want to get straight to the "Here Today" part)Enjoy!
Paul McCartney talks Twin Freaks, Freelance Hellraiser - Zane Lowe Interview - BBC Radio 1 - 2005 ClarkKent768 2021-05-30 | In this extract from a longer conversation (link: youtu.be/Qt-Pm1o--4E) Zane Lowe asks Paul about his thoughts on the Twin Freaks album.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney LIVE at the Liverpool Echo Arena - 28 May 2015 ClarkKent768 2021-05-28 | On Thursday 28 May 2015 I saw Paul McCartney play live at the Liverpool Echo Arena.It was a fabulous experience, seeing Paul play in Liverpool was a real privilege and it was a truly great night. I captured a few short video clips on my phone as a reminder, not too many as I wanted to stay in the moment. I'm sharing these with you today (28 May 2021), exactly six-years after the event.00:02 - Temporary Secretary00:59 - Hope For The Future01:37 - And I Love Her02:20 - Band On The Run03:17 - Another Girl04:05 - YesterdayEnjoy!
Paul McCartney Interviewed by Stuart Maconie for BBC Radio 6 Music - Broadcast 20 December 2011 ClarkKent768 2021-05-21 | On Monday 19 December 2011 Paul McCartney played live at the Manchester M.E.N. Arena (I was there!)Stuart Maconie interviewed Paul after watching him perform at the soundcheck and the interview was broadcast the next day.It's nice to hear Stuart and Mark reflect on their experiences of interviewing McCartney over the years. A number of those interviews are available on this channel.Chapters are below. Go to 09:30 if you want to jump to the comments alluded to in the video thumbnail.00:00 - Stuart Maconie and Mark Radcliffe Intro01:00 - Stuart and Mark reflect on their experiences of interviewing McCartney02:35 - Interview with Paul begins, Soundcheck Gig03:02 - Setlist Choices04:00 - Success of the On The Run Tour05:14 - Playing live and keeping it real06:41 - Touring now compared with The Beatles07:50 - Reflections on playing songs like Yesterday10:10 - Playing Liverpool11:23 - New Album Kisses on the Bottom14:28 - Further talk from Stuart and MarkEnjoy!
Paul McCartney Talks Songwriting and Playing Beatles Songs Live - 2003 BBC Radio Interview ClarkKent768 2021-05-14 | Paul talks about his approach to songwriting (including the lyrics to RAM's "Monkberry Moon Delight") and how he feels about playing Beatles songs live.This interview with Stuart Maconie was broadcast in the UK on Monday 21 April 2003.00:00 - Songwriting01:24 - Early days with Wings02:12 - Embracing playing Beatles songs live02:50 - The BandEnjoy!
Rare Beatles BBC Interview Whilst Filming Help! - 13 April 1965 ClarkKent768 2021-05-07 | On Monday 31 August 2009 a radio special entitled "The Beatles at the Beeb" was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in the UK.The show was presented by Bill Kenwright and looked back at a variety of Beatles music and interviews from the BBC archives. The interview you're hearing was first broadcast live on Tuesday 13 April 1965.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney LIVE at Abbey Road for BBC Radio 2s Sold on Song 2005 ClarkKent768 2021-04-30 | Originally broadcast on Saturday 17 September 2005 on BBC Radio 2 as part of their "Sold on Song" series.00:00 - Introduction by Mark Radcliffe01:10 - Introduction & Reminisces from Paul04:29 - Friends To Go08:33 - In Spite Of All The Danger12:10 - Twenty Flight Rock14:10 - Things We Said Today18:00 - How Kind Of You26:35 - Band On The Run31:05 - Fine Line33:44 - Lady Madonna39:32 - English Tea43:25 - Heartbreak Hotel46:50 - Jenny Wren51:42 - Follow Me54:45 - AnywayEnjoy!
All Together On The Wireless Machine | Paul McCartney 1967 Kenny Everett Jingle | Beatles | BBC ClarkKent768 2021-04-23 | What you are hearing is Paul McCartney performing a jingle he composed for the Radio 1 Programme "Where It's At" which was co-hosted by Kenny Everett and Chris Denning.The piano chords Paul plays at the start are reminiscent of "Hello Goodbye".Lewisohn's Chronicle (page 273) informs us that the jingle was broadcast on Saturday 25 November 1967 during a feature about the "Magical Mystery Tour" double-EP set.On Monday 31 August 2009 a radio special entitled "The Beatles at the Beeb" was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in the UK. The show looked back at a variety of Beatles music and interviews from the BBC archives and the "Wireless" jingle was played - this is my source for the audio I've uploaded here.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Reveals How He Looks After His Voice and Keeps Fit - 2003 BBC Radio Interview ClarkKent768 2021-04-16 | What does Paul McCartney do to stay fit and look after his voice?Listen to his response in this radio interview with Stuart Maconie, broadcast in the UK on Monday 21 April 2003.Enjoy!
McCartneys Most Memorable Gig? Red Square, Shea or Stroud? Beatles, Wings or Solo? ClarkKent768 2021-04-09 | The interview you're listening to was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday 25 October 2007 and was pre-recorded earlier that week.It's an interesting conversation, Stuart Maconie is a fantastic broadcaster and very knowledgeable about Paul's work both in and out of the Beatles. Maconie has interviewed Paul many times so the two seem to have a comfortable, relaxed rapport.The interview starts with Paul being asked to talk about a memorable gig - and he recalls the time The Beatles played Stroud in Gloucestershire. According to Lewisohn's Chronicle, they played The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud on Saturday 31 March 1962 and again on 1 September 1962.00:00 - Memorable Gigs02:33 - Early Recording Session Memories05:02 - Advancing Technology07:31 - Power of Music09:26 - Anniversary Fatigue?10:14 - Oscar WinnerEnjoy!
Paul McCartney Reveals His Setlist Secrets | Playing Beatles Songs Live | BBC Radio Interview 2007 ClarkKent768 2021-04-02 | With a back-catalogue as extensive and celebrated as Paul McCartney, how does he decide what songs to play in his live shows?Paul reveals the answer in this conversation with Stuart Maconie which was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday 25 October 2007 in the UK.Enjoy!
The Lennon and McCartney Songbook | A Look Back at the 1966 BBC Radio Programme | Beatles | BBC ClarkKent768 2021-03-26 | On Monday 31 August 2009 a radio special entitled "The Beatles at the Beeb" was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in the UK.The show was presented by Bill Kenwright and looked back at a variety of Beatles music and interviews from the BBC archives. A highlight was this feature on "The Lennon and McCartney Songbook" originally broadcast on Monday 29 August 1966.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney - Live at GLASTONBURY - 26 June 2004 ClarkKent768 2021-03-19 | On Saturday 26 June 2004 Paul McCartney played the Glastonbury festival. Presented here is the audio of thirteen songs from his set.00:07 Drive My Car02:32 Penny Lane05:39 Get Back09:39 Band on the Run14:56 Back in the USSR18:47 Live and Let Die22:18 Hey Jude28:10 Yesterday30:56 Follow Me33:55 Let It Be38:20 I Saw Her Standing There41:51 Helter Skelter47:36 Sgt. Pepper's/The EndEnjoy!
Paul McCartney - Follow Me LIVE - 2004 ClarkKent768 2021-03-17 | On Saturday 26 June 2004 Paul McCartney played the Glastonbury festival.During the first encore, in between "Yesterday" and "Let It Be", Paul played a new song called "Follow Me", some 15 months ahead of the release of the song on "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" in September 2005.Enjoy!
Paul McCartney Reveals his Songwriting Secrets - BBC Radio Sold on Song - 17 September 2005 ClarkKent768 2021-03-12 | In an interview recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Paul talks songwriting with Mark Radcliffe.Originally broadcast on Saturday 17 September 2005 on BBC Radio 2 as part of their "Sold on Song" series.Enjoy!
