Category: Paul McCartney
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The Beatles First Ed Sullivan Appearance: A Personal Rememberance!
It’s finally here! Sixty years ago, the United States (and since the U.S. considers itself the center of the universe), and the world was visually introduced to The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Seventy-three million people were exposed to what England had seen for the previous two years, and fell in love. It wasn’t…
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Mark Your Calendars – February 9th
Now, I know that on February 9th many of us will be wrapped up in the WInter Olympics, but true Beatles fans will be tuning in to CBS from 8-10 p.m. for their special, “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles.” It was taped immediately following The Grammy Awards broadcast this week. The two-hour…
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Congratulations, Paul!
Well, I’m just a bit overcome by the amazing Grammys presentation on Sunday. Such a great mix of performers! But, I have to say, what brought a tear to my eye was watching Ringo play with Paul. OMG! What a moment!!! Our esteemed Beatles were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to popular…
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Paul McCartney nominated for Five Grammys Tonight!
With the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show coming at warp speed–about the only thing taking my mind off the “polar vortex,” is tonight’s Grammy Awards. It has plenty of anxious anxiety for Beatle fans: Will Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform together again? They are both scheduled to…
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Summer’s Last Gasp: “The Sun Is Shining” Soundcheck by The Fireman (Paul McCartney)!
Near record heat made me think of one of my favorite songs from “Electric Arguments” by The Fireman (Paul McCartney). Here’s Paul at a sound check giving it a run through:
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“NEW” Paul McCartney Single Released!
The first new track from Paul McCartney’s next album, “New,” has just been made available. The album is set for release in the UK on October 14th and the U.S. October 15th. Sounds very “Beatleish!”
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Wings First Live Performance 41 Years Ago Today!
Paul McCartney started his post-Beatles performing career with his new band 41 years ago today. While his new band, Wings, started slowly, they evolved into an incredibly successful band on their own. I thought it would be interesting to look back at the very minor beginnings of the band as Paul reflects on those early…
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Happy 46th Anniversary: The Day John Lennon and Paul McCartney Met!
Where would the music world be today if this auspicious meeting never took place?
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“I Now Declare Beatle Bits Open!!”
I thought the best way to start my new website would be a variation on a silly line that John Lennon used in “A Hard Days Night.” I say that because I am looking to have a lot of fun writing about The Beatles, my favorite—anything! Maybe I should step back a little bit and…