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Sir Paul McCartney remembers The Beatles’ first gig north of the border
By Billy Sloan, The Sunday Post
24 December, 2018
Looking out at 13,000 ecstatic fans filling one of Scotland’s most iconic music venues, Sir Paul McCartney couldn’t help thinking: “It’s a long way from Alloa Town Hall.”
Also: Paul McCartney thrilled late wife’s photographs are going on show in Glasgow ; Sir Paul McCartney and Rachel Riley among stars sharing Christmas ; Wings' 'Wild Life' & 'Red Rose Speedway': Denny Laine & Denny Seiwell Talk New Box Sets ; Paul McCartney, 76, cuts a casual figure as he touches down in St Barts... ; With a little help from my friends... ; Paul McCartney reflects on 2018: "It was great year" |
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Sir Paul McCartney interview: 'When Donald Trump talked about climate change, he sounded like a mad man'
By Craig McLeane, Evening Standard
14 December, 2018
"Spider!” shouts Sir Paul McCartney.“Where?” I wonder, glancing around his candle-scented, comfortably furnished dressing room.
Also: It’s Beatlemania at The O2 as Ringo Starr is spotted in the crowd for Paul McCartney’s London show ; Ringo Starr and Ron Wood join Paul McCartney at London show (inc. videos) ; A Beatles mini-reunion! Ringo Starr, Ron Wood join Paul McCartney onstage in London |
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Making Mull Of Kintyre: Paul McCartney takes us to High Park Farm 40 years on
By Malcolm Jack, The Big Issue
18 December, 2018
Still one of the biggest songs on the planet, Mull of Kintyre turned 40 last Christmas.
Also: Watch New Paul McCartney Video ‘Who Cares’ Ft. Emma Stone Exclusively Through Apple Music ; Paul McCartney among music stars who join James Corden for a Christmas "Carpool Karaoke"
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The night The Beatles played Shrewsbury Music Hall
By Toby Neal, Shropshire Star
10 December, 2018
David Wiseman, bass guitarist with The Deltas, didn't think that much of the Liverpool foursome on the bill with them at the Music Hall in Shrewsbury on December 14, 1962.
Also: Mona Best gave the Fab Four their break, her son was the drummer they fired... ; The Roof: The Beatles’ Final Concert Author Talks Music ; Beatles Unseen 1968 Photos Coming From Pattie Boyd ; Contract which officially broke up The Beatles to sell at Sotheby’s ; Unseen Beatles Magical Mystery tour photos up for auction in Lincoln |
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Sir Paul McCartney's £10million London mansion is burgled by RAIDERS just days before his homecoming gig in Liverpool
By Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail
13 December, 2018
Police are investigating after thieves broke into Sir Paul McCartney's £10million London home just days before his homecoming gig in Liverpool.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney joins Noel Gallagher and Chris Martin at Mick Jagger's party... |
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Paul McCartney lines up 2019 South American concerts in March; expects to confirm Green Bay show soon
WFJA Classic Hits and Oldies 105.5 FM
3 December, 2018
Paul McCartney has announced that he’ll kick off the 2019 edition of his Freshen Up Tour with a series of South American shows in March.
Also: Paul McCartney announces 2019 North and South American tour dates ; Paul McCartney at Lambeau Field: How to get a ticket to ride (inc. videos) ; Paul McCartney reveals why he nearly didn't do Carpool Karaoke ; Pipers lament as Sir Paul McCartney drops Mull of Kintyre from the setlist for his world tour’s only Scottish show ; Paul McCartney's Long Lost Animated TV Special from Wings' 1972 Tour Unveiled in New Box Set ; Paul McCartney announces 2019 Freshen Up tour date for San Jose
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Was John Lennon’s “Imagine” inspired by an Alberta Cree grandmother?
By Geoff McMaster, Folio - University of Alberta
7 December, 2018
A 1969 phone conversation between the legendary songwriter and a local Indigenous activist points to song’s possible origin.
Also: The day Victor Spinetti told me the true meaning behind I am the Walrus by The Beatles ; Hear the Live WBSM Report of John Lennon’s 1980 Murder (inc. audio) ; John Lennon remembered by Yoko Ono and fans on 38th anniversary of his murder ; John Lennon, Yoko Ono and me: writer Ray Connolly on his incredible friendship with the pair |
