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Paul McCartney: Inside the Songs

BBC Radio 4

Paul McCartney talks about his life and song-writing through the prism of 10 key lyrics, including The Beatles’ classics All My Loving, Eleanor Rigby and Penny Lane.

This is a unique insight into the life and art of Paul McCartney from his book The Lyrics, read in an entertaining and intimate way by the man himself. Produced by John Wilson.

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  • 11 episodes
  • Updated Oct 25, 2021

Episodes11

Newest first
  • Oct 25, 2021 · 5 min

    10. You Tell Me

    Paul looks back in wonder in the song You Tell Me.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 4 min

    9. Pretty Boys

    Paul explores the inspiration behind Pretty Boys from McCartney III.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 4 min

    8. Here Today

    After the murder of John Lennon in 1980, Paul remembers writing the song Here Today.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 6 min

    7. Too Many People

    Paul recalls how he wrote Too Many People as his friendship with Lennon turned fractious.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 4 min

    6. Junk

    Paul discusses Junk, a song he originally wrote for The Beatles in 1968.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 4 min

    5. Penny Lane

    Paul on how The Beatles' single Penny Lane evoked the sights and sounds of Liverpool.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 6 min

    3. Eleanor Rigby

    Paul reveals the musical and lyrical inspirations behind his 1966 song Eleanor Rigby.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 8 min

    2. Yesterday

    Paul remembers how he wrote Yesterday at the age of 22.

  • Oct 25, 2021 · 9 min

    1. All My Loving

    Paul McCartney reveals how he wrote All My Loving.