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In this classic interview from 1994, McCartney looks back on the transition to Wings, its effect on his bass playing, and how he became an entertainer again (Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) In 1994, Paul McCartney discussed his bass playing in Wings with the writer Tony Bacon. Give me details. To accompany the new book, the British Library has announced it will host a free display entitledPaul McCartney: The Lyrics(5 November 2021 13 March 2022), which will celebrate the songwriter and performer and feature previously unseen lyrics from his personal archive. But Im sure therell be some fans who will want the 80-hour. It probably makes you a bit of a people pleaser. get lost. Rubin: Its another example of you really paying attention. Hes very carefully left in a lot of that. That also speaks to the very first question you asked, about how our project got made like it is. Its the best thing in the world. Tell me about the first record you produced. I mean, its great to hear who we were. How can that exist? It happened just like you see it. Arriving today (September 22), the one-minute trailer for the book sees Macca speak to Mortimer at the British Library in London where he recalls the story of Rocky Raccoon. We go walking. So you see him just fumbling around and someone sitting at his feet, holding a lyric sheet for him. As you know, its a real place and its a bus terminus. "I'm 25 years old,. Just 17 and shed never been a beauty queen. Thats Neil. RS: Congratulations on 3, 2, 1. Now 79, McCartney is focused on his family and his music and he's feeling somewhat incredulous about where life has taken him. But that evening we were playing, I think it was MusiCares, and he did I Saw Her Standing There with the original lyrics. If I ever did make a connection with anyone, it was very precious to me. And Lord knows theres a lot of them. Going on stage and being in the public eye ended my shyness: Bob Mortimer. I loved listening to my dad play. Absolutely. I was not expecting that. , its just mind-blowing theres so much footage, at that point in time when everybody didnt have a camera in their pocket. If youre really paying attention, you find out what it wants to be. These are excerpts from the conversation. Rubin: Just an amazing moment in time. This Sondheim thing, when I said, Well, I love the chords, he seemed surprised. The songs I fall in love with, theyre songs which ooze loving feelings, and theres something very quieting, very calming about that. I couldnt imagine it. I always liken it to Picassos work. Buy The Songs The Beatles Gave Away by Colin Hall, Billy J Kramer from Foyles today! Rubin: It was. Paul McCartney on essay he wrote about Queen Elizabeth when he was 10 years old May 11, 2021 / 11:12 AM / CBS News In a CBS News special about Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Paul McCartney, who. Hes very carefully left in a lot of that. It was like, OK, this is it. Its something you both love. He is also one of the most popular solo performers of all . The conversation was the conversation. It motivated me to try to make the best of my days. Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles ' 'Rocky Raccoon' during a conversation with Bob Mortimer - you can watch the video below. Everyone knows what stuff sounds like backwards. Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles' 'Rocky Raccoon' during a conversation with Bob Mortimer - you can watch the video below. The Lyrics, publishing on 2 November, will tell thestoryof Paul McCartneys life and art through the prism of 154 songs from all stages of his career. But if you think you know what its supposed to be, that limits what it can be. So that passion just grew and grew, and then youd meet in my case Id meet someone like John or George. McCartney: No, I think chords for me, its all about chords. McCartney: The thing is, Im quite a romantic. For me, its talking to someone like Rick, whos got more knowledge than the average bear. paul and bob mortimer discuss the lyrics 1956 to the present Sep 23 2019 web a special limited edition copy of the lyrics signed by paul mccartney will be made available at select Its not like New York where theres a grid. But theres the famous story where you were playing Hey Jude and John told you not to revise. He is a storyteller. Its really blowing peoples minds. And then when John comes up with that staccato lyric, crazy lyrics, that I think, I know, ah yes, I know. Jesus, wheres he going with this? McCartney opened up about the song's origins in an interview with Bob Mortimer. Come Together. 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So Im hitting that pavement., Source: Paul McCartney tells Bob Mortimer the story behind Rocky Raccoon, Martin A Nethercutt is a writer, singer, producer and loves music. Eric Idle en 2003. As you get older, you think, Am I just repeating all my stories? But I rationalize, well, theres only one answer to the question, How did you meet John? I cant make another meeting up. [Bobs dad died in a car crash when he was seven.] He. It. We want to hear it. How did you decide to use such a minimal approach? Paul checked in from a cozy sofa, snacking and drinking coffee. I was in London, my music room at the top of the house, playing my little painted magic piano. Comedy institution Bob Mortimer turns storyteller for his newly published autobiography. I never forgot him.. Theres also the new 50th anniversary edition of George Harrisons 1971 epic solo statement, All Things Must Pass, which is sprawling with previously unheard treasures. Its not like New York where theres a grid. , you know. Like that was a command. That would be an achievement. I felt like an appendage. In Ricks case, it was Def Jam and doing all of that. Thats what happened. Ive always been quite a good mate to have because of that. I say Hey Bett, dont worry but Ive had an accident. The doctor who eventually made his way to the house wasnt exactly in the soberest of states. McCartney: I hadnt thought of it like that, but thats true, yeah. So Betty takes it off him and she threads it.. Rick had intrigued me when I first spoke to him on the phone and hed said, Id like to focus on your bass playing. I said, OK, well, thats interesting. Then he started to enlarge upon that thought. I never even got around to asking, Rick, tell me about Def Jam. When youre in a room with a band that plays well together, its a miraculous thing. So does their laughter. McCartney: Yeah, talking to anyone about music is normally pleasurable. This is London. Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 - September 30, 1978) was an American ventriloquist, actor, comedian, vaudevillian and radio performer, best known for his proficiency in ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. It was a moonlit night I said, Wow, look at that moon! When I look back, the bicycle is now [on its side] and theres no way to get it back up. McCartney, 79, recently slammed the Stones as a "blues cover band" in an interview with The New Yorker. Hey, do you realize youve got a lot of songs about women? Or girls, whatever. No, I wasnt either! You see the little quiet moments. You just observe her and tell her story. But the stunning new Hulu docuseries McCartney 3, 2, 1presents Paul like weve never seen him before: the proud music geek. We could go on for hours. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. It was a real big pleasure chatting with Rick. Youre looking at all these various skills, conducting them, producing them.. This interview remains the property of the respective copyright owner, and no implication of ownership by us is intended or should be inferred. So we just said, Lets do something different. Then You know what I mean came up, which is much more satisfying. Peter Daltrey of Kaleidoscope, Fairfield Parlour speaks to Jason Barnard about his life in music, and new collaboration to produce some of the most adventerous and exciting music of his career. He said, Wow, man. McCartney: Well, its true. Like the doc, the conversation is a mystery tour spanning their entire music lives, as they reflect on people and things that went before. Paul McCartney A 1970 snap of Mary, Paul and Heather in Scotland Sir Paul, now 77, told BBC Radio Scotland's Ricky Ross Meets programme his late wife was a trailblazing photographer before. And then youve got Screamin Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You. So Babys in Black has a cold, dark 3/4 feel. To accompany the new book, the British Library has announced it will host a free display entitledPaul McCartney: The Lyrics(5 November 2021 13 March 2022), which will celebrate the songwriter and performer and feature previously unseen lyrics from his personal archive. Rubin: All those little clues shed more light. Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse, 62, reflected on his friendship with close pal and co-star Bob Mortimer, 61, and how he is quite a "distant figure". I think its the same thing, observing a woman rather than just being with her, thinking, Oh, I love that. Drinking a cup of coffee, going to the office with her papers, all that following her through her day. It makes you a bit insecure. Or do you simply want to leave a comment ? My dad always said, Do it now. And then he said, Do it now, D-I-N. And I always thought thats a good name for a record label, DIN, D-I-N. Rick, lets do it! and our Theres something about nature, water flowing and two old guys fishing. Youre very generous in the documentary about the other Beatles, like when youre talking about Ringo and you say, He just lifted us. If you love something, you want to know as much as you can. Its very much part of my makeup that I lost a parent. Thats a precious gift to have in your life. Show more 1 hour, 29. So it was easy for both of us to connect with some of these names, which were great starting points. I was in the latter group. Everyone involved really loved music, because there was no upside to doing it. It is a relief to watch a programme which usually manages to present a balanced political view, compared to the default left of centre bias of all other BBC current affairs and news reporting. According to McCartney, there was a specific character from the song that was inspired by a nefarious real-life figure. I dont want to flip out the previous drummer he was good and he was efficient and he did the job. If youre the quietest at home, its tough to find a voice. I had my guitar, because I pretty much took it everywhere with me, and just started writing that song. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Its unbelievable. But even thousands of miles apart, their warm, friendly chemistry comes through loud and clear. I Saw Her Standing There, my line was, She was just 17 and shed never been a beauty queen. And I gave that look to John, like, Beauty queen? And he sort of gave me a Beauty queen? look back. Pre-Order 'THE LYRICS: 1956 to thePresent'HERE! I want detail! So I suppose thats what happens you just want every little detail of the story. McCartney: Well, I definitely am an observer. Youre both musicians whove done so much collaboration. But not everyone has. Erin Pitt (born 1999), actress. Meeting Jim [Moir, aka Vic Reeves] changed everything. How can it be? McCartney: I know exactly where I was. , featuring tracks remixed by younger artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Beck, Anderson .Paak, St. Vincent, and Blood Orange. All these little things, like you say, things that you thought had gone away. In a teaser trailer for his new bookThe Lyrics, Paul McCartney talks to Bob Mortimer about the inspiration for his song'Rocky Racoon'. Rubin: Also the idea of paying attention to whats going on around you is really a spiritual concept. Ive done a little series of photographs which are called Indentations. That all sparked from watching a woman when she undressed the bra strap would leave an indentation on her skin. Ive seen some become the loudest because they fight for their place, and others retreat to the fringes. I was telling Neil Young this story once. I try not to look in the mirror. I think it was around Christmas time well he [the doctor] was pissed, he continued. Strawberry Fields was another beautiful name. These moments all contribute to your understanding of John. It came very easily, because it was commenting on what we were doing, but going a bit more lyrical with it, more poetic. Again, Im on the same piano [in his music room], without John and Yoko this time, but Im plonking away in the corner. When sitting down with actor Bob Mortimer in a new teaser trailer for the book, McCartney goes into another oft-maligned song from The Beatles, the country-folk pastiche Rocky Raccoon. And of course, they are. The clip sees McCartney talking about the story behind the song Rocky Raccoon, which contains the line: Now the doctor came in stinking of gin/ And proceeded to lie on the table/ He said, Rocky, you met your match/ And Rocky said, Doc, its only a scratch/ And Ill be better, Ill be better, Doc, as soon as I am able., McCartney told Mortimer: I was riding on a little moped to see my cousin Betty. 1973), actor; beside his theatre appearances, has performed in many television series ( Beverly Hills, 90210) and features. We just knew Oh, this is the sound we like. Whereas some other people would say, Well, we cant use that.. So we met up, really with only that in mind we would talk about the influence of the bass. A lot of people I meet just say, Oh yeah, I checked out that 3, 2, 1 the other night. Rick and I talked about it the other night, and he felt its because it doesnt come across as product. We had very little choice in the matter. UPDATE:Following overwhelming demand the Special Edition of The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present has now sold out in the UK, but you still have the chance to win a copy of the special edition when you pre-order The Lyrics from Waterstones or Blackwells. But then when we watched back, all of the plans of making a, documentary seemed not as interesting as what was there. It will recount. You plunk a chord and thats how you write a song. It showed us what it wanted to be. But basically that day spawned that little sucker. The conversation takes place at the British Library. A verse in the 1968 track goes: Now the doctor came in stinking of gin/ And proceeded to lie on the table/ He said, Rocky, you met your match/ And Rocky said, Doc, its only a scratch/ And Ill be better, Ill be better, Doc, as soon as I am able. You can be in Streatham or it might be Haringey, theres no telling. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Lisa and I have been together 30 years. Going on stage and being in the public eye ended my shyness for the very practical reason that people now come up to me and talk. If you want to read the story we all already know about how Let It Be was written, its there for posteritys sake. Get Back premieres on Disney Plus in November, across three nights, digging into a wealth of unseen footage from the 1969 sessions for the album that became their bittersweet farewell, Let It Be. Karl Paul Haendly (1891-1965), am Herzen liegen 1930 erst wenn 1934 Stadtdirektor, nach Dem militrisch ausgetragener Konflikt Bestplatzierter Oberbrgermeister am Herzen liegen Oberhausen Dingelstdter Club z. Hd. I always collected every Beatles bootleg and outtake my whole life, every scrap, because its like the Apocrypha. about making the documentary together, in a one-of-a-kind three-way interview, via Zoom. I always think everyones heard all the stories. Any copyright owner who wants something removed should contact us and we will do so immediately. You can imagine if you had the privilege to work with a guy like that, youd be constantly enthralled with this stuff coming out of him. It was a moonlit night, and I said Wow look at that moon! When I look back, the bicycle is now here, angling his hands for effect. There are these 13 albums and thats what it is. But Im sure therell be some fans who will want the 80-hour. Its a really beautiful poetic phrase. Youd find that they had the same passion. And luckily, I can remember a lot of it. Theres a lot of detail, man. A compilation of TV appearances from the post-Beatles career of Britain's most successful singer-songwriter, including some of his most popular songs and iconic performances. I remember heart surgery when it was just coming in. So you see him just fumbling around and someone sitting at his feet, holding a lyric sheet for him. We filmed the interview, not knowing what it was going to be, what to make out of it. But it grew. It was great. I said, Well, details. I was with Richard Prince yesterday, the artist, and hes a music guy. McCartney: Yeah. I try so hard, but you get occasional side glimpses, and it hurts. People feel like theyre watching us talk, which is exactly whats happening. Rick and I are lucky to just bump into passionate people. This is London. McCartney and Rubin are both artists who constantly push forward, instead of just looking back. You really go off the beaten track in terms of the songs. So you just quietly pull that out and lay it on the top. I hate it and I want to change it, the minute he said, You wont, you know, I knew he was right and I knew it stays. Edgar Bergen. So does their laughter. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He said, [slurring] I think you need a couple of stitches., McCartney asked to be given anaesthetic, but the doctor only had a needle and thread.

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