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The Beatles Song Paul McCartney Says Was Inspired by Motown — ‘It Was Very Motown-Flavored’
The Beatles had many influences on their music, and one song from their ‘Rubber Soul’ album was heavily inspired by Motown
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Paul McCartney Compares Songwriting on His Farm vs. Abbey Road Studios
Following The Beatles split, Paul McCartney continued to write new songs at his farm in Sctoland, which he says was a unique experience compared to writing at Abbey Road
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Paul McCartney Reveals How Shakespeare Influenced His Songwriting
Many playwrights and poets are influenced by William Shakespeare, and Paul McCartney says the famous storyteller influenced his songwriting unconsciously
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The Beatles Album That Left George Harrison Feeling ‘Cold and Bored’
George Harrison was a crucial member of The Beatles, but one of the band’s best-selling albums left the guitarist feeling disconnected from the band
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Paul McCartney Had Several Recording Sessions With Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham
Paul McCartney and John Bonham may not have been in the same band, but the two still collaborated in several recording sessions
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The Beatles Song That Was Originally Written for a Different Artist
Paul McCartney often lent his songwriting talents to other artists, but one of his songs came back to The Beatles after it was never used
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Bob Dylan Explains Why He Isn’t a Fan of Streaming Music, ‘Everything’s Too Easy’
Bob Dylan was a pioneer in the music industry in the 1960s, but he has difficulty adapting to the modern trend of streaming services
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Paul McCartney Reveals the Artist Who Made Him Cry, ‘It Was Just so Lovely’
While Paul McCartney is a legendary musician, he still gets overwhelmed by the power of music and a famous artist made him emotional during a performance
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Paul McCartney Almost Reunited With John Lennon at a Benefit Concert
Paul McCartney and John Lennon never made music together after The Beatles, but they almost reunited at a 1972 benefit concert
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Paul McCartney Admits He ‘Couldn’t Talk’ About John Lennon After His Assassination
Following John Lennon’s death in 1980, Paul McCartney struggled to find the words to express how he felt about his longtime friend
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Paul McCartney Answers If He’ll Ever Release His Secret Christmas Album
Paul McCartney has a secret Christmas album meant exclusively for his family, but many fans hope to listen to it one day
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Paul McCartney Says ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ Is Not About Witchcraft After Fan Theory Goes Viral
A popular theory states that ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ is about witchcraft, but Paul McCartney says the whole thing is a bunch of hocus pocus
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Paul McCartney Explains How He Knows When a Song Should be Released as a Single
Paul McCartney has written so many songs in his career, and he has a specific process when deciding which ones should be released as singles
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How a Toronto Music Festival May Have Led to the End of The Beatles
John Lennon performed at a Toronto music festival in 1969, a move many believe could have led to the end of The Beatles
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Paul McCartney Lives by a Wise Motto After The Beatles Survived a Van Accident
Sir Paul McCartney learned a valuable life lesson after he and The Beatles survived a frightening accident during a blizzard
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The Beatles Song that Paul McCartney Would Say Is His Favorite ‘if Pushed’
There are many excellent Beatles songs written by Paul McCartney, but there is one that he would choose as his favorite if pressured to do so
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New Documents Show Paul McCartney Was Never Going to Be Replaced on James Bond Theme
While there have been speculations that Paul McCartney was almost replaced on his James Bond song, new documents contradict that story.
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The Paul McCartney Song That He Has Never Performed Live in America
Paul McCartney often performs his hit songs while on tour, but there is one hit he has never performed in the U.S.
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Why Paul McCartney Said Leading Wings Was the ‘Biggest Headache’
While Wings enjoyed a tremendous level of success, Paul McCartney found the experience of being a leading man to be overwhelming
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Why Paul McCartney Doesn’t ‘Take That Much Notice’ of Significant Career Anniversaries
Paul McCartney has had many significant anniversaries of moments in his career, but he is often looking toward the future
