Happy Birthday to two of my heroes. It’s Ringo and my Dad’s birthday so let’s have a great day to celebrate these two great people – Paul
Happy Birthday to two of my heroes. It’s Ringo and my Dad’s birthday so let’s have a great day to celebrate these two great people – Paul
It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.
I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.
He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.
Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.
Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles – they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.
So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.
Love, Paul
Photograph by Rob Rich
It’s time to get back to where we once belonged. The GOT BACK tour returns this year, starting with a 6-show run in Australia! 🇦🇺
More information at the link in bio
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Come to Brazil? Claro! Paul will be ‘Back in Brazil’ in November and December 2023! 🇧🇷
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Happy anniversary to my lovely wife, Nancy. Let’s have a great one – Paul 💘
Celebrating the birthday of my wonderful friend and collaborator, @johnlennon – Paul 🖤
Very sad to hear that Tony Bennett has died. He was a special singer and a good friend. I was privileged to work with him on a few occasions and he was always a wonder to behold. Thanks Tony for the joy you brought to our world. Love Paul
George with two hats. London
“It’s what makes life great: when you look back and you think, ‘Wow, we did that. We did all of that, and we’re just kids from Liverpool.” – Paul
🎟️ Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: #EyesOfTheStorm @nationalportraitgallery in London until October 1st. Tickets for the last remaining weeks are available now via the link in bio.
We can make it to Mexico City… 🇲🇽 Yes, the GOT BACK tour is coming to Mexico City on 14 November 2023! Find out more at paulmccartneygotback.com
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The GOT BACK tour is about to begin, and you could win a trip to watch the show in Rio de Janeiro AND meet Paul! 🇧🇷
The prize includes VIP tickets, access to the soundcheck, a meet-and-greet, plus flights and accommodation for you and a friend. Enter now via GotBackVIP.com 🎸
Every entry supports @meatfreemonday in making a difference to people, animals and the planet 🌎 #PaulMcCartneyGotBack
Let’s all have a great veggie day 🌽 – Paul
📷 Polaroid by @lindamccartney
I was very sad to hear that my friend Carl Davis had passed away. Carl and I wrote the ‘Liverpool Oratorio’ together. It was my first full-length classical venture and I really enjoyed working with him to make it happen. I would show up at his house and we would start writing. I would suggest an idea and he would write it down on the manuscript paper which made it easy for him to play the idea back to me and we progressed like that. He was a very skilful and fun man to be with. His enthusiasm was extremely infectious and we had a great time during the period that we worked together.
When we came to perform the piece at Liverpool Cathedral it was very exciting for me who had once failed an audition for the choir at the cathedral to be back there with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and tremendous soloists Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Willard White, Sally Burgess, Jerry Hadley, and a large choir for a very special evening.
I enjoyed my time with Carl very much and send my love and sympathies to his lovely wife, Jean, and their daughters Hannah and Jessie.
Love, Paul
I was very sad to hear that my friend Carl Davis had passed away. Carl and I wrote the ‘Liverpool Oratorio’ together. It was my first full-length classical venture and I really enjoyed working with him to make it happen. I would show up at his house and we would start writing. I would suggest an idea and he would write it down on the manuscript paper which made it easy for him to play the idea back to me and we progressed like that. He was a very skilful and fun man to be with. His enthusiasm was extremely infectious and we had a great time during the period that we worked together.
When we came to perform the piece at Liverpool Cathedral it was very exciting for me who had once failed an audition for the choir at the cathedral to be back there with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and tremendous soloists Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Willard White, Sally Burgess, Jerry Hadley, and a large choir for a very special evening.
I enjoyed my time with Carl very much and send my love and sympathies to his lovely wife, Jean, and their daughters Hannah and Jessie.
Love, Paul
I first met Michael Parkinson in Liverpool when he and his team came to see us at the Cavern Club. He was a very likeable guy and we eventually did our first TV performances with Granada in Manchester, where Michael worked.
Through the years I got to know him more and more, and appeared on his chat show quite a few times. He was a pleasure to talk to and we always had fun. He appeared on the front cover of ‘Band on the Run’ as one of the escaping convicts in the title song. He was very knowledgeable about many subjects and a keen sports-lover.
I will miss him personally, as a good friend. I send all my love to his family and friends. Cheers Michael, you’re a great guy okay! – Paul x
I first met Michael Parkinson in Liverpool when he and his team came to see us at the Cavern Club. He was a very likeable guy and we eventually did our first TV performances with Granada in Manchester, where Michael worked.
Through the years I got to know him more and more, and appeared on his chat show quite a few times. He was a pleasure to talk to and we always had fun. He appeared on the front cover of ‘Band on the Run’ as one of the escaping convicts in the title song. He was very knowledgeable about many subjects and a keen sports-lover.
I will miss him personally, as a good friend. I send all my love to his family and friends. Cheers Michael, you’re a great guy okay! – Paul x
Fan Q & A in Adelaide ahead of tomorrow’s show which kicks off the Got Back 2023 tour in Australia 🇦🇺
Paul and @stanleytucci talked ‘Beatlemania’, The Ed Sullivan Show, fond memories and the joys of analogue photography at the @nationalportraitgallery today.
‘Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm’ is on until 1 October 2023. Get tickets and more information at the link in bio
Paul and @stanleytucci talked ‘Beatlemania’, The Ed Sullivan Show, fond memories and the joys of analogue photography at the @nationalportraitgallery today.
‘Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm’ is on until 1 October 2023. Get tickets and more information at the link in bio
Paul and @stanleytucci talked ‘Beatlemania’, The Ed Sullivan Show, fond memories and the joys of analogue photography at the @nationalportraitgallery today.
‘Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm’ is on until 1 October 2023. Get tickets and more information at the link in bio
The Australian leg of Paul’s GOT BACK tour begins tonight in Adelaide. Ahead of the tour’s opening night, here’s an exclusive look behind the scenes at rehearsals!
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One week to go until we get back to where we once belonged!
The #PaulMcCartneyGotBack Tour hits the road again, next stop: Adelaide, Australia! 🎸🇦🇺
For more details, visit PaulMcCartneyGotBack.com (link in bio)
@paulmccartney is teaming up once again with poet Paul Muldoon, his collaborator on the #1 bestseller “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present.” This time, you’re invited to get unfiltered access to McCartney’s creative process with a new podcast co-produced by @pushkinpods and @iheartpodcast, out September 20, 2023.
McCARTNEY: A LIFE IN LYRICS is a combination master class, memoir, and improvised journey with one of the most beloved figures in popular music, where each episode focuses on one song from McCartney’s iconic catalog – spanning early @thebeatles through his diverse solo work.
Sit in on fascinating conversations between McCartney and Muldoon where they dissect the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney’s songwriting, digging into timeless classics like “Eleanor Rigby,” “Let It Be,” and “Live and Let Die.” Just search “McCARTNEY: A LIFE IN LYRICS ‘’ wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Look out for a new episode landing each week starting Sept. 20, or binge the first season immediately at release with a Pushkin subscription! Check our bio for more info and a link to the full Prologue episode, out now!
