Welcome to McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
Welcome to "McCartney: A Life in Lyrics." This podcast will take you into the mind of one of the greatest songwriters of all time: Paul McCartney. The result is a combination…
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“McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” offers listeners the opportunity to sit in on conversations between Paul McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon dissecting the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney’s songwriting. These conversations were held during the past several years as the two collaborated on the bestselling book, “The Lyrics: 1956 to Present.” Over two seasons and 24 episodes of “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics,” you’ll hear a combination master class, memoir, and improvised journey with one of the most beloved figures in popular music. Each episode focuses on one song from McCartney’s iconic catalog – spanning early Beatles through his solo work. Season 1 premieres on October 4, 2023.
“McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries.
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Welcome to McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
Welcome to "McCartney: A Life in Lyrics." This podcast will take you into the mind of one of the greatest songwriters of all time: Paul McCartney. The result is a combination…
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Paul McCartney
Born in Liverpool in 1942, Paul McCartney was raised in the city and educated at the Liverpool Institute. Since writing his first song at 14, McCartney has dreamed and dared to be…
Paul Muldoon
Paul Muldoon was born in County Armagh in 1951. He now lives in New York. A former radio and television producer for the BBC in Belfast, he has taught at…
