Perhaps the greatest-living songwriter (and, to me, the greatest ever), people wanted to know more about these songs that have been a part of our lives. I can understand why there was so much sense of event and the grand about a book. In November, McCartney (alongside author Paul Muldoon, who edited The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present) spoke about the book to Samira Ahmed at the Southbank Centre. The ultimate adornment to any self-respecting booklover’s shelves, The Lyrics is a once-in-a-generation masterpiece to treasure forever”. Boasting a huge number of never-before-seen images from McCartney’s personal archive, it is also a supreme testament to book design and production a sumptuous slipcased work housing two deluxe volumes that represent a true visual feast. Written in collaboration with acclaimed poet Paul Muldoon, this mighty volume contains the lyrics to songs which have soundtracked millions of lives across the globe and stand as some of the touchstone cultural achievements of the past 75 years.īut The Lyrics is more than an addictively insightful window into the craft and inspiration of a rock legend. Through 154 career-spanning songs – from his iconic work in The Beatles and Wings to the restless creativity of his solo output - Paul McCartney unveils his unique songwriting process through endlessly fascinating background notes and considered critical evaluation. And these songs span my entire life.'Ĭhampioned by our booksellers from the moment of its publication, The Lyrics represents the defining literary statement from Britain’s greatest living songwriter. What I do have are my songs, hundreds of them, which I've learned serve much the same purpose. I know that some people, when they get to a certain age, like to go to a diary to recall day-to-day events from the past, but I have no such notebooks. The one thing I've always managed to do, whether at home or on the road, is to write new songs. 'More often than I can count, I've been asked if I would write an autobiography, but the time has never been right. “ In this stunning, intimate self-portrait from one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Paul McCartney traces his life from boyhood to the present day through the lyrics to 154 iconic songs, together with captivating commentary and never-before-seen photographs, drafts and letters. The genius songwriter notating and commenting on some of his favourite tracks: Anybody with even a passing interest in music and lyrics should get this book. The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present is not only an essential purchase for any fan of his work.
PAUL MCCARTNEY 2021 PROFESSIONAL
IMAGE CREDIT: Penguin Books/Paul McCartneyĪspects of Paul McCartney’s career with The Beatles, Wings, solo and other areas of his professional and personal life, one of the things that I wanted to discuss in the run-up to his eightieth birthday in June is his award-winning lyrics book.
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