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Interviews & Profiles
December 22, 2008 The legendary artist reveals how his work with The Fireman allows him the freedom to experiment.
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December 31, 2007 Hear an interview with the legendary former Beatle, from WXPN in Philadelphia.
October 20, 2005 Paul McCartney's latest, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, is an effort at collaboration.
November 8, 2004 A new photo book chronicles Paul McCartney's recent world tour through memories and photographs.
April 30, 2001 Hear an in-depth interview with one of the most famous lyricists in pop history.
Discover Songs
November 26, 2008 Neil Young and Paul McCartney mark the 40th anniversary of some classic recordings.
Exclusive First Listen
First Listen: 'Electric Arguments' From Paul McCartney And Youth As The Fireman
()November 18, 2008 Hear the new album by The Fireman, featuring Paul McCartney and producer Youth, in its entirety.
October 20, 2008 New music from Paul McCartney, Oasis, Lambchop, Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power, and more.
June 5, 2007 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs an...
May 25, 2007 Motown reborn in the music of Ryan Shaw; Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter; The ever present p...
December 21, 2006 A new CD of Beatles music is out and it isn't simply a reissue of the same songs. It's a mashup ...
February 2, 2006 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with NPR music reviewers Tom Moon, Will Hermes and Me...
October 5, 2005 New music from Paul McCartney; A revival for folk artist Vashti Bunyan; New Brit pop from Superg...
January 1, 2000 Gustavo Santaolalla, Giovanni De Chiaro, Medeski Martin and Wood, Knut Hamre and Steve Tibbetts,...
News
November 12, 2008 A 97-year-old document contains clues about a woman who may have inspired the iconic song.
June 5, 2007 Former Beatle Paul McCartney releases a new album on the Hear Music label owned Starbucks.
December 18, 1999 Former Beatle Paul McCartney revisits the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.
Reviews
November 26, 2008 Neil Young and Paul McCartney mark the 40th anniversary of some classic recordings.
Exclusive First Listen
First Listen: 'Electric Arguments' From Paul McCartney And Youth As The Fireman
()November 18, 2008 Hear the new album by The Fireman, featuring Paul McCartney and producer Youth, in its entirety.
October 20, 2008 New music from Paul McCartney, Oasis, Lambchop, Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power, and more.
June 18, 2007 Fresh Air's rock critic takes a listen to the 21st solo album from the former Beatle.
More Stories
November 14, 2006 The only U.S. performance of McCartney's work, written in the style of sacred English choral music.
