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McCartney: A Life in Lyrics

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McCartney: A Life in Lyrics offers listeners the opportunity to sit in on conversations between Paul McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon dissecting the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney’s songwriting. These conversations were held during the past several years as the two collaborated on the award winning book, “The Lyrics: 1965 to Present.” Over two seasons and 24 episodes of “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics”, you’ll hear a combination master class, memoir, and improvised journey ...
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Mary McCartney discusses the release of Linda McCartney – Life in Photographs with Dylan Jones at a special event for the iBookstore. With over 170 images, the book features Linda's early rock'n'roll portraits and final years with The Beatles to her touring days with Wings and raising four children with Paul.
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MPL and Hear Music are celebrating the release of Band on the Run, the first release in the Paul McCartney Archive Collection. Personally supervised by Paul, Band on the Run has been newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios. This very special release will be available as a Standard CD, Special 2 CD + DVD Edition, Deluxe 3 CD + DVD Collectors’ Edition, and 180 Gram Double Vinyl. A Digital Download is also available. The podcasts provide an insight into the band behind the album, the cover shoot ...
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating moment when the spirit of Linda McCartney comes through during a development circle, offering a unique perspective on the afterlife and her view of the current world. We also dive into Tyler Henry's thought-provoking question: Do mediums possess a special gift, or are they simply working with spirit guide…
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"In this Halloween-themed episode, complete with visits from trick-or-treaters, Lisa and Sean delve into the chilling world of the supernatural. They discuss a controversial perspective from a Catholic priest who claims that psychics are actually demons in disguise, sparking a lively debate on the nature of psychic phenomena. They also tackle the e…
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In this episode, we're exploring one of the most controversial topics of all: the nature of heaven and hell, and if you're bad are you destined for hell. We’ll be discussing the views of renowned American psychic and medium, Matt Fraser, on the topic, which has strike a chord with Lisa. Does Halloween carry any true significance in the spirit world…
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In this intriguing episode, we share the extraordinary moments when the spirits of Sir Harry Secombe and Sir Bruce Forsyth made their presence known during our development circle. Bruce even offered his unique perspective on Strictly Come Dancing, giving us a glimpse of his thoughts from the other side. We also take time to address your burning que…
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In this captivating episode, we venture into the enigmatic realms of portals and the concept of hell, pondering their existence and the mysteries they hold, do they exist? We delve into the age-old question of whether Ouija boards serve as gateways for malevolent spirits or if the notion of evil spirits is purely fictional. Join us for a thought-pr…
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In this riveting episode, we share Lisa's extraordinary meditation journey where she connected with the higher selves of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, revealing the enlightening messages they conveyed to her. Additionally, we explore the concept of divine intervention, questioning whether guardian angels watch over us and influence our lives, did Don…
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve deeper into the mystical world of communication with spirit guides, exploring the profound experiences and messages they bring. We discuss the tangible sensations of energy that often accompany these spiritual encounters, providing insights into how these feelings can guide us and how to read/sense energy in…
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In the latest episode of Talking Ghosts, we delve into the fascinating realm of communication with spirit guides, exploring the various ways they reach out to us. We'll discuss the different "clairs" — clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and more — each representing a unique way of perceiving and interacting with the spiritual world. Tune …
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Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we dive into the intriguing world of past lives. Have we lived before? How many lives have we had? And why do we keep coming back? Join us as we explore these profound questions, delving into personal anecdotes and the mysteries of reincarnation. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode promi…
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Dive into the enigmatic realm of the afterlife with our captivating podcast, where we explore the profound mysteries that await beyond this mortal coil. Embark on a thought-provoking journey, as we contemplate the ultimate enigma: what truly happens when we depart this world, and if there exists a realm where life after death flourishes.…
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In this episode, we journey into the fascinating realms of UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the boundless universe. We'll also tackle a profound and thought-provoking question: could heaven be a part of our universe? Join us as we explore the mysteries that lie beyond our world and ponder the cosmic connections that shape our understanding of e…
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Trance mediumship allows a spirit being to take control of the body, mind and energy of the medium, to a varying degree, for the purpose of communication, spoken or written. This happens while their consciousness steps aside. It is the deepest level of mediumship. In this podcast, we are joined by International Trance Medium, Darren Hembrow to find…
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Step into the world of prognostication with our podcast "Predictions." Can we truly foresee what lies ahead, or are we merely guessing at the whims of fate? Join us as we dissect the art of predictions, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand the mysteries of tomorrow. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of the limits of human…
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Step into the shadows of the unknown with our gripping podcast as we confront the age-old question: Are demonic entities real? Join us on a chilling exploration of the supernatural and prepare to confront your deepest fears and challenge your beliefs as we venture into the mysterious and ask: Do demons lurk among us, or are they merely figments of …
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Coming at the end of an intensely creative period, The Beatles’ Abbey Road features some of the most adventurous compositions in the quartet’s catalog. It's fitting then that the album concludes with one of the most inventive and famous medley committed to record. To close season two of “A Life in Lyrics” McCartney discusses The Beatles’ send off t…
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Join us on our podcast as we explore the mystical realm of spirit guides. Discover who they are, how they offer guidance, and the profound ways they aid us in navigating life's journey. We delve into the benefits of attending a development circle, where seekers can hone their intuition and forge deeper connections with these spiritual allies…
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“Michelle” from 1965’s Rubber Soul started as a kind of light-hearted party piece. But in McCartney’s quest to turn it into a legitimate Beatles song, he went on a bit of a journey to sound not only like a believable French chanteur but also to expand his approach to bass playing, taking inspiration from Motown’s James Jamerson. “McCartney: A Life …
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This episode deals with themes and events surrounding the Northern Ireland conflict. As such, this episode may be traumatic or emotional for some listeners. Paul McCartney doesn’t view himself as a writer of protest songs. But the events of Bloody Sunday sufficiently moved him to use his voice. Rush released as Wings first single in 1972, “Give Ire…
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The breadth of Paul McCartney’s influences is astounding. One of the many surprising places McCartney found inspiration was in the music of his parent’s generation. For 1966's “Here, There and Everywhere”, he found himself looking to write something akin to Fred Astaire’s 1935 classic “Cheek to Cheek.” In the process, McCartney wrote what might be …
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What are psychic predictions? Lisa and Sean discuss why so many people go to see a medium for answers and guidance. Psychic predictions are forecasts or insights about future events, trends, or outcomes, Psychics claim to possess abilities that allow them to perceive information beyond the ordinary human senses, such as clairvoyance (seeing the fut…
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In 1968 the longest song to ever reach number one on the Billboard charts was Paul McCartney’s epic “Hey Jude”—clocking in at seven minutes and twelve seconds. The song was written to soothe John Lennon’s son Julian amid his parent’s divorce. But as with all great works, it has come to mean something a little different to everyone who hears it. “Mc…
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Paul McCartney and John Lennon had a knack for finishing each other's songs. They collaborated by lending ideas for verses, choruses and middle eights many times over the course of their partnership. 1967’s “A Day in the Life” is one of the most prominent examples of McCartney and Lennon’s collaboration. What started as a Lennon song, once worked o…
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From his earliest days as a songwriter, Paul McCartney was interested in love songs. But by the time of Wing’s 1976 album “At the Speed of Sound” McCartney had become tired of critics suggesting that was all he wrote. And so he wrote the album’s lead single, a defiant anthem about the importance of love in our lives, and named it “Silly Love Songs.…
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“Drink to me, drink to my health” were among the last words spoken by the great Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. On somewhat of a lark, Dustin Hoffman challenged Paul McCartney to use those words to write a song – on the spot. McCartney indulged Hoffman and, without hesitation, an early version of “Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me)” poured out of him…
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The Beatles’ songbook became standard repertoire for artists to perform almost as quickly as they kicked off “the British invasion.” But one was covered more than all the rest: Yesterday. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries. The series was produced by Pejk Malinovski and Sara McCrea; wri…
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One day in the car, Paul McCartney heard a BBC production of the absurdist play “Ubu Cocu” by french writer Alfred Jarry. Taken by the rebelliousness of the radio play, McCartney wrote a sweet-sounding tune about a murderous medical student that seemingly lives in the same universe as Ubu: “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer.” “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is…
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Paul McCartney found himself in a tricky place after The Beatles’ break up. What did his musical future look like without the three musicians he’d spent half of his life building a musical rapport with? McCartney’s other band, Wings, and an impromptu tour of UK colleges helped him find his footing. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production b…
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Countless decisions, large and small, aided The Beatles’ ascent to the top of popular culture. The release of their debut single, “Love Me Do,” in the UK in the fall of 1962 was one of those decisions. Their debut on American television was another. In this first episode of season two, Paul McCartney and Paul Muldoon discuss the early evolution of …
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Season Two of McCartney: A Life in Lyrics comes out weekly starting February 7th, and features the stories behind songs like Yesterday, Band on the Run, Here, There and Everywhere, Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me) and many more. Binge the entire season early and ad-free starting February 7th by subscribing to Pushkin+ on our Apple show page or at…
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