Paul McCartney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories From 18 Beatles, Wings Theyre standing right behind me as Im playing, Hey Jude, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, and I get to, The movement you need is on your shoulder, and I just looked by and I said, Ill fix that one. Then it was just great you know, this was what was great about me and John. And AwayThe Autobiography by Bob Mortimer - Louder Than War So Im hitting that pavement.. We should work on that. So then you fix it. Id forgotten to bring my pick to the session. So its lovely to remember that first moment when he sat in. Even a little Picasso scribble. I've seen 2 clips but no more than that. Its unbelievable. Paul McCartney on essay he wrote about Queen Elizabeth when - CBS News Bob Mortimer: 'Depression is like every vein, artery and cell in your body is filled with dark sadness' Life hasn't been all chocolate cuddles and cheeky car meats for Porky Mortimer. Like the doc, the conversation is a mystery tour spanning their entire music lives, as they reflect on people and things that went before. Once youre a songwriter, things like that come out of your history and you think, Well, that was a really nice name for a place, Penny Lane. How can that exist? If something happened, we would stop and notice it and say, Wait a minute, lets just look. She was always keen on getting lost. "I'm 25 years old,. McCartney: Not really. I didnt realize that it was a waltz until you said it was a waltz. McCartney: I hadnt thought of it like that, but thats true, yeah. He said, Wow, man. That to me was one of the secrets of the Beatles. You wont, you know. How did that happen? Rubin: As fans, we want to know as much as possible. This interview remains the property of the respective copyright owner, and no implication of ownership by us is intended or should be inferred. Bob Mortimer says he has drastically reduced the number of times he falls over while filming the latest series of Mortimer And Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, after finally buying his own waders. Strawberry Fields was another beautiful name. So I think we just ended up just intriguing each other, because its a subject we both love. Paul McCartney is 44. 70413 lego - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester How can it be? Theres a lot of detail, man. Married to Ruth McCartney. He did. McCartney: Yeah, Im getting a lot of feedback from it. If I ever did make a connection with anyone, it was very precious to me. Whereas most of us guys driving, particularly driving a loved one, a new girlfriend in my case, youre nervous about getting lost. I loved listening to my dad play. 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It is a relief to watch a programme which usually manages to present a balanced political view, compared to the default left of centre bias of all other BBC current affairs and news reporting. Paul McCartney: 'I cried for a year when Linda died' - BBC News He does the funny voices (Scouse, especially, but also, in my presence, Japanese, American, posh English), he goes. Rubin: Yeah, I love that song. You really go off the beaten track in terms of the songs. We just knew Oh, this is the sound we like. Whereas some other people would say, Well, we cant use that.. He took me under his wing. The chat between McCartney and comedian Mortimer arrived as a teaser for the former's upcoming biography The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present, which is set for release on November 2. All the stuff in Penny Lane, they were all things both John and I knew about. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Bob Mortimer Paul Mccartney interview : r/beatles Posted by myjohnson673 Bob Mortimer Paul Mccartney interview Is this going to be broadcast in full? Rubin: Thats the spiritual path, is to engage with whats going on around you and truly pay attention through the processes where we learn everything. Rubin: All those little clues shed more light. Similarly, with all the things that we go through as a band, its lovely to get those little details. You plunk a chord and thats how you write a song. This is the group. And so it was. Were not quite sure whats going to come from this guy behind us. I felt like an appendage. But the stunning new Hulu docuseries McCartney 3, 2, 1presents Paul like weve never seen him before: the proud music geek. Paul [Whitehouse] and I can say anything we want to each other. She taught me basic cooking. But Im sure therell be some fans who will want the 80-hour. Erin Pitt (born 1999), actress. Its really blowing peoples minds. We were doing something the Hollywood Pavement of Fame, or whatever you call it. You see the little quiet moments. We just headed out of London and we came to a place where there was a little parking spot in a field and then there was woods. Paul McCartney A 1970 snap of Mary, Paul and Heather in Scotland Sir Paul, now 77, told BBC Radio Scotland's Ricky Ross Meets programme his late wife was a trailblazing photographer before. McCartney: John and I knew intimately Penny Lane. Eric Idle, n le 29 mars 1943 South Shields ( comt de Durham, Angleterre ), est un acteur, humoriste, scnariste, ralisateur anglais aussi bien que guitariste et compositeur . Paul McCartney tells Bob Mortimer the bloody story behind 'Rocky List of retailers stocking the'THE LYRICS: 1956 to thePresent' special limited edition in the US. You dreamed Yesterday? And so Ill tell the story again, but its like, You sure you havent heard this?, But not everyone has. I was not expecting that. 1/1 Paul McCartney Britain's most successful singer-songwriter gets the 'at the BBC' treatment with this compilation of TV appearances from Paul McCartney's. Thats something Im often saying to [his wife] Nancy. I hate it and I want to change it, the minute he said, You wont, you know, I knew he was right and I knew it stays. Everyone involved really loved music, because there was no upside to doing it. He was a good dad. Thats hard to pull off, isnt it? Rubin: It was. Bob Mortimer on how major heart surgery gave him a new lease of life Taskmaster S1-14. In a teaser trailer for his new book The Lyrics, Paul McCartney talks to Bob Mortimer about the inspiration for his song 'Rocky Racoon'. Each songs got a story of how you wrote it, McCartney tells, . Thats a precious gift to have in your life. From an interview with Bob Dylan that appeared in the May 3-17, 2007 issue of Rolling Stone. You can often go wrong if youre doing a song, thinking everythings great now, your second verse might not always be as good, let me tell you. It probably makes you a bit of a people pleaser. We filmed the interview, not knowing what it was going to be, what to make out of it. Thats a great thing when youve got that much confidence in each other. Spread the love! Creator-in-Chief at Geist Musik to do that. Bob Mortimer interviewing Paul McCartney? : r/taskmaster - reddit It's a book that casts fresh light on his often unpredictable life and adventures. McCartney: Theres so much stuff out there. And so you see the thing in its entirety. Meeting Jim [Moir, aka Vic Reeves] changed everything. We knew about the barber it was a little Italian barber called Biolettis. Rubin: As long as we listen to the songs, we hear new things. It will recount McCartneys songwriting from his earliest compositions to the songs he wrote in The Beatles, Wings, and then on to his present solo career. Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 - September 30, 1978) was an American ventriloquist, actor, comedian, vaudevillian and radio performer, best known for his proficiency in ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. . It took away that frightening step of approaching a stranger. How can it be? I remember heart surgery when it was just coming in. 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The interview took on a life of its own and just wanted to be what it was. Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles' 'Rocky Raccoon' during a conversation with Bob Mortimer - you can watch the video below. Peter Daltrey of Kaleidoscope/Fairfield Parlour speaks to Jason Barnard about his life in music, and new collaboration with Mark Mortimer (ex-DC Fontana) to produce some of the most adventerous and exciting music of his career. Paul checked in from a cozy sofa, snacking and drinking. Well, me, I like it all because its Picasso. In the early days of the Beatles we nearly always had two acoustic guitars, John and George, and me on bass and Ringo on drums. And I think its that way with the Beatles. The conversation takes place at the British Library. [Bobs dad died in a car crash when he was seven.] He. 61K views 1 month ago Last year, Paul sat down with Bob Mortimer to tell a story from his monumental book 'THE LYRICS: 1956 to the Present' - The #1 New York Times Bestseller plus. Its just something you love. So we knew what Penny Lane was. WATCH A BRAND NEW TRAILER FOR T__HE LYRICSFEATURING PAUL AND BOB MORTIMER175 SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION SIGNED COPIES OF THE BOOK WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT SELECT RETAILERS. Sir Paul McCartney, one of the world's most beloved songwriters, returned to the Stern Show following the release of his new memoir "The Lyrics: 1956 to Present." But its a very fascinating affair, the whole thing. Paul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles and that's just fine with him Fresh Air November 3, 2021 The forthcoming documentary Get Back revisits The Beatles' final days together.. Everybodys excited for the new Get Back film. And then finding a way to do it. That wouldve suited me fine, being told what to do. He also happens to have one of the biggest albums in the country right now with McCartney III Imagined, featuring tracks remixed by younger artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Beck, Anderson .Paak, St. Vincent, and Blood Orange. The special edition book, which is limited to just 175 numbered copies, are each signed by McCartney and include a print of a lyric sheet. They made us, they gave birth to us that right there, thats something I couldnt do. There are no comments at the moment, do you want to add one? In a teaser trailer for his new bookThe Lyrics, Paul McCartney talks to Bob Mortimer about the inspiration for his song'Rocky Racoon'. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. "The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present" is a two-volume edition in which Paul McCartney recounts his life and art through the . This is London. McCartney: Yeah. So you just quietly pull that out and lay it on the top. Ive seen some become the loudest because they fight for their place, and others retreat to the fringes. Paul McCartney tells Bob Mortimer the story behind 'Rocky Raccoon A clip from the interview. Hes very carefully left in a lot of that. Interviews - The Paul McCartney project And it seemed like a good example of a song where there was John and Paul singing through the whole song together in harmony. This is London. I like noticing stuff. In this classic interview from 1994, McCartney looks back on the transition to Wings, its effect on his bass playing, and how he became an entertainer again (Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) In 1994, Paul McCartney discussed his bass playing in Wings with the writer Tony Bacon. Especially for something where its a limited supply. Thats the best line in the song. And then for me, instead of going, Oh, no. How do you keep the inspiration flowing instead of getting trapped in the past? Learn how your comment data is processed. I said to him, It was beauty queen originally. He said, Oh, great, then I thought hed just forgotten it. Buy The Songs The Beatles Gave Away by Colin Hall, Billy J Kramer from Foyles today! Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles Rocky Raccoon during a conversation with Bob Mortimer you can watch the video below. McCartney: But as you say, Rick, its a body of work, a limited supply. Or do you simply want to leave a comment ? And luckily, I can remember a lot of it. Any copyright owner who wants something removed should contact us and we will do so immediately. Rubin: Its another example of you really paying attention. The conversation takes place at the British Library. How did you decide to use such a minimal approach? Im comfortable with getting older. You can imagine if you had the privilege to work with a guy like that, youd be constantly enthralled with this stuff coming out of him. These moments all contribute to your understanding of John. Ive always had a big respect for that aspect of the female being. [Rick and the interviewer both raise their hands]. McCartney: Ive had women say that to me over the years. And you never knew how it happened. It was a moonlit night I said, Wow, look at that moon! When I look back, the bicycle is now [on its side] and theres no way to get it back up. I smashed me lip and everything and bleeding away. It shows his willingness to admit his vulnerability even though hes being filmed. To accompany the new book, the British Library has announced it will host a free display entitledPaul McCartney: The Lyrics(5 November 2021 13 March 2022), which will celebrate the songwriter and performer and feature previously unseen lyrics from his personal archive. McCartney: I think it is because of the passion. Theyre just little things, but in the big picture of what weve done, these little incidental things become very interesting. 51. r/taskmaster. RS: Congratulations on 3, 2, 1. Its just Macca in deep conversation with fellow legend Rick Rubin, as they listen close to the Beatles music, sharing memories and focusing on the sonic details. We didnt go into it thinking it was going to be anything like how it was. We enjoy doing the garden. I saw a million sessions thats happened and the producers gone, Eh, here, Charlie, put it on the right way. Oh, sorry Guv, and puts it on the right way and you get on with it. But then when we watched back, all of the plans of making a real documentary seemed not as interesting as what was there. The chat between McCartney and comedian Mortimer arrived as a teaser for the formers upcoming biography The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present, which is set for release on November 2, It will recount the legendary musicians life through his earliest boyhood compositions, songs by The Beatles,Wings, and from his lengthy solo career. THE LYRICS: 1956 to the Present - Paul McCartney x Bob Mortimer Well, with us it was like, No, no, no. We could go on for hours. But that evening we were playing, I think it was MusiCares, and he did I Saw Her Standing There with the original lyrics. Everyone knows what stuff sounds like backwards. He was pissed. Pre-Order 'THE LYRICS: 1956 to thePresent'HERE! I always collected every Beatles bootleg and outtake my whole life, every scrap, because its like the Apocrypha. A verse in the 1968 track goes: Now the doctor came in stinking of gin/ And proceeded to lie on the table/ He said, Rocky, you met your match/ And Rocky said, Doc, its only a scratch/ And Ill be better, Ill be better, Doc, as soon as I am able. A lot of people I meet just say, Oh yeah, I checked out that 3, 2, 1 the other night. Rick and I talked about it the other night, and he felt its because it doesnt come across as product. I think, I know, I mean, maybe up in my tree.. Interview of Paul McCartney Interview by: Bob Mortimer Timeline More from year 2021 The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present Timeline Interview This interview remains the property of the respective copyright owner, and no implication of ownership by us is intended or should be inferred. I just look for great chords. And Penny Lane was that it was in the C minor 7th thing, I think. Paul McCartney | Biography, Beatles, Wings, Songs, & Facts And luckily, I can remember a lot of the circumstances.. So we met up, really with only that in mind we would talk about the influence of the bass. Did you eat anything? Now 79, McCartney is focused on his family and his music and he's feeling somewhat incredulous about where life has taken him. The minute you stop thinking, and do, seems to work better. So if I was going to his house, Id have to go to Penny Lane and then change and get the bus up to his house. Get Back premieres on Disney Plus in November, across three nights, digging into a wealth of unseen footage from the 1969 sessions for the album that became their bittersweet farewell, Let It Be. Rubin: With collaboration, its the combination that makes it exciting. It shows his willingness to admit his vulnerability even though hes being filmed. BOB DYLAN on PAUL MCCARTNEY [Understanding McCartney | Trailer #2] Thats the reality. (I hope you dont mind Im eating a little bit, but I can talk and eat unlike Gerald Ford.) Rick checked in from the beach. The programme featured footage of Paul's show at the venue from 2018, where he played a number of. Paul McCartney has revealed the story behind The Beatles song "Rocky Racoon". But what does his past reveal about his comedy? That also speaks to the very first question you asked, about how our project got made like it is. The minute you stop thinking, and, film by Peter Jackson. List of people from Hamilton, Ontario - Wikipedia Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. mean that he ended up with an 80-hour edit, because hes just very respectfully kept all these little moments. You see the little quiet moments. I was wrong; its a safe operation. McCartney and Rubin spoke to Rolling Stone about making the documentary together, in a one-of-a-kind three-way interview, via Zoom. So you can look at it all and you may prefer the blue period to the Cubist period. Like you said, youre a romantic in many ways, and that spirit is in the music, like in Two of Us. Nobody else could have written that song. It probably makes you a bit of a people pleaser. UPDATE:Following overwhelming demand the Special Edition of The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present has now sold out in the UK, but you still have the chance to win a copy of the special edition when you pre-order The Lyrics from Waterstones or Blackwells. People feel like theyre watching us talk, which is exactly whats happening. So he was the doctor stinking of gin. Its not like New York where theres a grid. Sometimes the little fragment, the little Picasso doodle, explains something that you didnt understand from the paintings. Youre both musicians whove done so much collaboration. , featuring tracks remixed by younger artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Beck, Anderson .Paak, St. Vincent, and Blood Orange. So you see him just fumbling around and someone sitting at his feet, holding a lyric sheet for him. Second version of this post because I stuffed it up the first time. You realise people arent a threat. McCartney opened up about the song's origins in an interview with Bob Mortimer. Comedy institution Bob Mortimer turns storyteller for his newly published autobiography. It wasnt just Wilmslow Road. Theres something, again, romantic in it that we observed. And then youve got Screamin Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You. So Babys in Black has a cold, dark 3/4 feel. And then when John comes up with that staccato lyric, crazy lyrics, that I think, I know, ah yes, I know. Jesus, wheres he going with this? In a teaser trailer for his new bookThe Lyrics, Paul McCartney talks to comedian Bob Mortimer about the inspiration for his song Rocky Racoon. According to McCartney, there was a specific character from the song that was inspired by a nefarious real-life figure. Bob Mortimer: Im comfortable with getting older, but I try not to look in the mirror. If youre really paying attention, you find out what it wants to be. McCartney explained that he smashed [his] lip and was subsequently left bleeding after the accident with his cousin calling for a doctor. Macca explained that he smashed [his] lip and was left bleeding from the accident, with his cousin then calling for a doctor. And then when John comes up with that staccato lyric, crazy lyrics, that I think, I know, ah yes, I know. Jesus, wheres he going with this? Give me details. And if you just heard the acoustic guitars on their own, you can hear little harmonics. Pre-Order 'THE LYRICS: 1956 to thePresent'HERE! Fifty years after they said goodbye, the Beatles are bigger than ever the toppermost of the poppermost, guaranteed to raise a smile. I know exactly what you mean! But he could put it together. I can maybe try and explain how we met in a slightly different way. When sitting down with actor Bob Mortimer in a new teaser trailer for the book, McCartney goes into another oft-maligned song from The Beatles, the country-folk pastiche 'Rocky Raccoon'. Its the same story. Come Together. I cant believe how you slowed it down!. These are excerpts from the conversation. This features some of Pauls most popular songs and iconic performances on some of the biggest BBC shows of the past five decades, from Top of the Pops to the Electric Proms. But no, its true. Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse, 62, reflected on his friendship with close pal and co-star Bob Mortimer, 61, and how he is quite a "distant figure". For a lot of us, your music taught us how to live in the moment and observe whats around us. John and Yoko were standing right behind me, on my shoulder, in fact. It was a serious business. You plunk a chord and thats how you write a song. 3, 2, 1 has struck a nerve with fans, because theres never been a music doc quite like it. President (title) at McCartney Multimedia, Inc. Rubin: It just kind of happened naturally that way. on the roof concert, theres this moment where John doesnt know the words to the song. In a phone interview, Mr. McCartney discussed his philosophy for entertaining an audience and the re-emergence of Beatles songs in his show. Fast forward and Mortimer was featured in Vogue, WWD, Harper's Bazaar and Marie Claire, before making a cameo appearance on the hit show Gossip Girl! You went over to see your sister. Subscribe to our newsletter to be informed about our latest products and promotions. In the past few years youve made Egypt Station and McCartney III, both masterpieces. But when we first met, she would say, I just went over to see my sister. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. He said, Wow, man. When we first met 10 years ago actually just coming up to 10 years, can you believe it? How can that exist? I was with Richard Prince yesterday, the artist, and hes a music guy. Scheduled on BBC Two directly after was 'Paul McCartney at The Cavern Club' at 9:25pm. All pictures, videos & quoted texts remain the property of the respective copyright owner, and no implication of ownership by us is intended or should be inferred. You can be in Streatham or it might be Haringey, theres no telling. But she would always just say, Yeah, so lets get lost, and we went out just like, Right.. Its a very unusual kind of songwriting. And Lord knows theres a lot of them. If you put a fried egg on top, it could be the new pulled pork. McCartney is a talker. No, no, no. So you can look at it all and you may prefer the blue period to the Cubist period. Edgar Bergen - Wikipedia A clip from the interview. So ever since, I keep thinking, Well, how else could you do it? da-da-da, and I get to, The movement you need is on your shoulder, and I just looked by and I said, Ill fix that one. Then it was just great you know, this was what was great about me and John. Who else could do a documentary looking back on 60 years, while topping the charts with something new? Ive done a little series of photographs which are called Indentations. That all sparked from watching a woman when she undressed the bra strap would leave an indentation on her skin. I think it was around Christmas time well he [the doctor] was pissed, he continued. McCartney: Thats whats nice about this upcoming Get Back film by Peter Jackson. Paul McCartney says The Beatles smoked weed for the first time with Bob It was a Salvation Army orphanage, but it sounded like Elysium Fields, it sounded like paradise, you know? Your new album Running Through Chelsea (credited to Peter Daltrey and The Know Escape), combines your usual high bar for lyrics, and . McCartney is on one of his all-time creative hot streaks hes just made two of his best solo albums, Egypt Station in 2018 and McCartney III in 2020, both Number One hits. BBC Two - Paul McCartney at the BBC Cookie Notice In a teaser trailer for his new bookThe Lyrics, Paul McCartney talks to Bob Mortimer about the inspiration for his song'Rocky Racoon'. You went in. It showed us what it wanted to be. He also happens to have one of the biggest albums in the country right now with. McCartney and Rubin spoke to Rolling Stone about making the documentary together, in a one-of-a-kind three-way interview, via Zoom. You wont, you know. What happened? Paul McCartney at the BBC Ep. How about some new guests. WATCH A BRAND NEW TRAILER FOR T__HE LYRICSFEATURING PAUL AND BOB MORTIMER175 SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION SIGNED COPIES OF THE BOOK WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT SELECT RETAILERS. He is a storyteller.