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Paul McCartney, musician: I often think about the past

Paul McCartney, musician: I often think about the past

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Mark Savage speaks to legendary musician Paul McCartney about his life and career

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Mark Savage speaks to musician Paul McCartney. Born in Liverpool,
England, during the Second World War, he found fame as a member
of the legendary British band The Beatles in the 1960s, widely
regarded as one of the most influential acts in music history.

McCartney shared primary singing and songwriting duties with
bandmate John Lennon, and along with George Harrison and Ringo
Starr, the four-piece became a global pop music sensation with
hits such as Twist and Shout, Yesterday and Hey Jude.

They remain one of the best-selling musical acts of all time
alongside the likes of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.

McCartney was knighted for his services to music in 1997, but
despite his huge achievements, the 83-year-old seems to be
showing no interest in retirement — he’s releasing his 19th solo
album.

The Boys of Dungeon Lane is inspired by his experiences growing
up in post-war Liverpool, during which a young McCartney,
carrying a guitar and wearing a bowler hat to catch attention,
would hitchhike with John Lennon to places as far away as Paris.
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McCartney’s bandmate, Ringo Starr. You can listen on the BBC
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Presenter: Mark Savage Producers: Steven Wright and Ben Cooper
Editor: Damon Rose

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(Image: Paul McCartney. Credit: Getty Images)