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Morning Edition: Paul McCartney Finds Freedom In His Alter Ego (Interview)
Fresh Air: Paul McCartney: From Pop To The Printed Page (Interview)
Morning Edition: Paul McCartney Gets Back to the Beatles (Interview)
NPR Music: Paul McCartney's 'Ecce Cor Meum' (Interview)
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McCartney and Youth returned to work as The Fireman for their third and latest release together, Electric Arguments. McCartney entered the studio, without any material, and recorded 13 songs in 13 days. The legendary artist reveals how his alter ego allows him the freedom to experiment.
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It's hard to quantify Paul McCartney's impact on music history: The former Beatle has written some of pop music's most indelible songs, both alone and with John Lennon, and become a knighted icon. Hear an interview from WXPN.
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Sir Paul McCartney discusses his new choral piece, Ecce Cor Meum, or Behold My Heart. It was first performed in London earlier this month, and had its American premiere at Carnegie Hall earlier this week.
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For his latest CD, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Paul McCartney sought the help of producer Nigel Godrich. Though McCartney normally keeps a tight hold on the creative process, he allowed Godrich to take the album in unexpected directions.
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A new photo book chronicles Paul McCartney's recent world tour, through memories and photographs. The singer-songwriter dusted off some Beatles tunes for the concerts, including many that had never been performed on stage. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Sir Paul.
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After three decades of performing his post-Beatles pop, Paul McCartney releases a new live recording filled with Beatles tunes. In an interview with NPR's Renee Montagne, McCartney discusses the emotions of performing songs dedicated to George Harrison and John Lennon.
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McCartney has written some of the most famous song lyrics in pop history, including those for "When I'm 64," "Yesterday," "Fool on the Hill," "Paperback Writer" and many more. They're collected, along with his poems, in a new volume titled Blackbird Singing: Poems and Lyrics 1965-1999.
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Host Bob Edwards talks to Paul McCartney about the new classical music composition he's dedicated to his late wife, Linda — and about his earlier songwriting during his Beatles days.
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2008 has been a milestone year for music. Neil Young has released new solo albums in each of the past three years, and Paul McCartney is back this year with a surprising new album. Bob Boilen talks with Michele Norris about these stunning recordings, both new and old.
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When The Fireman released its 1993 debut (the instrumental dance and electronica mix Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest), the band's identity was a mystery. U.K. music magazine Melody Maker eventually exposed it as a duo featuring the bassist and producer known as Youth and, to everyone's surprise, Paul McCartney. Now, a decade after releasing its last album, The Fireman is back with a new studio album. Hear Electric Arguments in an exclusive sneak preview of the entire album.
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Paul McCartney is about to release a new album he recorded with bassist and producer Martin Glover, a.k.a. Youth. Calling their project The Fireman, McCartney and Youth have put together an inspired mix of vocal pop and rock songs called Electric Arguments. It's due out in November, but we've got a sneak preview of it for you. Also on the show: Oasis, Lambchop, and a Vic Chesnutt-Elf Power collaboration.
()All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about the CDs they're most looking forward to this Summer. Hear sneak previews of new music from Spoon, Tegan and Sara, the Beastie Boys and more.
()Motown reborn in the music of Ryan Shaw; Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter; The ever present past of Paul McCartney; Postal Service electronic artist Dntel; Quirky compositions from Phillip Bimstein; The funniest band in rock: Art Brut; Classic cool from Ghana's Bokoor Band.
()A new CD of Beatles music is out and it isn't simply a reissue of the same songs. It's a mashup of sorts. Imagine the guitar solo from "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" mixed onto "Lady Madonna." Or tablas from "Tomorrow Never Knows" mixed under the sitar of "Within You Without You." That's what Beatles producer George Martin and his son, Giles have done. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with Giles Martin about these stunning new remixes. Note: Due to legal restrictions we are unable to offer individual tracks from this album for play.
()All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with NPR music reviewers Tom Moon, Will Hermes and Meredith Ochs about this year's Grammy Awards nominees. They offer their predictions for who will win, who should win and offer a lively debate on the value of the Grammys.
()New music from Paul McCartney; A revival for folk artist Vashti Bunyan; New Brit pop from Supergrass; The howl of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; A lovely night with singer Richard Swift; Brothers and sisters: The Magic Numbers; Master sitar player Anoushka Shankar; Quirky, atmospheric pop from Laura Veirs; A new collection of songs by Iggy Pop.
()Gustavo Santaolalla, Giovanni De Chiaro, Medeski Martin and Wood, Knut Hamre and Steve Tibbetts, Paul McCartney, Kaila Flexer, Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues, Wimme, Bill Frisell, The Beau Hunks Sextette, and The Cowboy Junkies.
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Eleanor Rigby may be a real person after all. A 97-year-old document up for auction in London later this month seems to contain clues about her identity. The current owner of the document, Annie Mawson, gets to the heart of the mystery surrounding The Beatles' iconic song.
()Former Beatles front man Paul McCartney releases his new album, Memory Almost Full, Tuesday on the Hear Music label owned by coffee retail giant Starbucks rather than his longtime label EMI. It's just the latest measure of how much things have changed in the music business.
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The Beatles', Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released June 1, 1967, in Britain, and on June 2 in the United States. The album became a phenomenon, and its sound was perfect for the then-new frequencies of FM.
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Scott talks with BBC presenter Frankie Conner about this week's concert by Paul McCartney at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
()2008 has been a milestone year for music. Neil Young has released new solo albums in each of the past three years, and Paul McCartney is back this year with a surprising new album. Bob Boilen talks with Michele Norris about these stunning recordings, both new and old.
()When The Fireman released its 1993 debut (the instrumental dance and electronica mix Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest), the band's identity was a mystery. U.K. music magazine Melody Maker eventually exposed it as a duo featuring the bassist and producer known as Youth and, to everyone's surprise, Paul McCartney. Now, a decade after releasing its last album, The Fireman is back with a new studio album. Hear Electric Arguments in an exclusive sneak preview of the entire album.
()Paul McCartney is about to release a new album he recorded with bassist and producer Martin Glover, a.k.a. Youth. Calling their project The Fireman, McCartney and Youth have put together an inspired mix of vocal pop and rock songs called Electric Arguments. It's due out in November, but we've got a sneak preview of it for you. Also on the show: Oasis, Lambchop, and a Vic Chesnutt-Elf Power collaboration.
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Fresh Air's rock critic takes a listen to the 21st solo album from the former Beatle, an occasionally reflective life-and-loves disc recorded when he was 64.
()Ecce Cor Meum marks one of McCartney's most audacious projects: a work written in the style of sacred English choral music, a tradition dating back 500 years. On Nov. 14, NPR.org — in collaboration with member station WNYC — webcast the only U.S. performance of Ecce Cor Meum.
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