This publication is the ultimate tribute to the Rock & Roll legend! From his early days, through his early days when he found fame with two young guitar playing friends, to his amazing solo career, we cover it all. Remember when Paul dreams up an imaginary group that inspires Sgt. Pepper’s, The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece. Or when the Fabs launch their Apple Records label empire and release their groundbreaking White Album. We look at his personal life as well as the life you may already know. You can also put your knowledge to the test and take our ultimate Paul quiz
PAUL McCARTNEY • TRIBUTE TO THE ROCK & ROLL LEGEND
Maybe We’re Amazed • In his remarkable 65-year career, Sir Paul McCartney still reigns supreme with more No. 1 hits than any other composer.
Coming Up • PAUL McCARTNEY SHOWS EARLY MUSICAL PROMISE. BUT IT IS WITH TWO YOUNG GUITAR-PLAYING FRIENDS THAT HE FINDS HIS WAY TO FAME.
MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR • CARPOOL KARAOKE TAKES PAUL DOWN MEMORY LANE.
Liverpool Days, Hamburg Nights • Paul, John and George grow from a ragtag band of amateur skiffle players to a professional act in Hamburg’s seedy Reeperbahn district.
DEUTSCH MARK • THE BEATLES SCORE THEIR FIRST HIT: “MY BONNIE.”
Band on the Run • As The Beatles conquer England, Europe and America, Beatlemania takes over the globe.
PRIMAL SCREEN • THE FABS MAKE THEIR FEATURE-FILM DEBUT.
POT LUCK • A CHANCE MEETING BETWEEN THE BEATLES AND BOB DYLAN STARTS PAUL ON A LIFELONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARIJUANA.
The Beatlemania Years • MELODIC AND IMAGINATIVE, THESE ARE THE TRACKS THAT ESTABLISH THE ARTIST AS A SONGWRITING SENSATION.
From Yesterday…to Tomorrow • WITH MID-’60S SONGS LIKE “YESTERDAY” AND “ELEANOR RIGBY,” PAUL MCCARTNEY BRINGS A CLASSICAL EDGE TO ROCK ’N’ ROLL AND LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE BEATLES’ FUTURE MASTERPIECES.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE • THE BEATLES RETURN TO THE SCREEN WITH HELP!
Mining the Middle Years • AS THE BEATLES’ INTEREST IN NEW SOUNDS AND MUSIC STYLES GROW, THE MUSICIAN DELIVERS SONGWRITING GOLD IN THE MID-1960s.
The Greatest Show on Earth • As the Beatles retire from touring, Paul dreams up an imaginary group that inspires their psychedelic masterpiece: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
OUT OF GAS • THE BEATLES HAVE THEIR FIRST FLOP WITH MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR.
Two of Us • AT A CHANCE MEETING IN A LONDON NIGHTCLUB, PAUL FALLS HARD FOR AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER LINDA EASTMAN. IT’S A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.
DESIGNING WOMAN • MEET ENGLISH COUTURIER STELLA McCARTNEY.
Turning Point • The Beatles launch their Apple record label empire and issue theirgroundbreaking White Album. But behind the scenes, the band is falling apart.
POP GOES MAGRITTE • PAUL’S LOVE FOR THE FRENCH SURREALIST INSPIRES APPLE’S LOGO.
And in the End • With Paul leading the charge, The Beatles close out their incomparable career with two final albums: Abbey Road and Let It Be.
TURN ME ON, DEAD MAN • BEHIND THE “PAUL IS DEAD” RUMOR.
WHAT’S UP, DOC? • LET IT BE GETS A CINEMATIC UPDATE FOR SUMMER 2021.
The Final Cuts • FROM GENTLE FOLK TO HARD ROCK, THE LEGEND’S MUSIC RUNS THE GAMUT IN THE BEATLES’ FINAL YEARS.
Just Like Starting Over • Created in secret, with no other musicians, the McCartney album is a low-key launch for Paul’s post-Beatles career.
‘DEAR FRIEND’ • PAUL AND JOHN FIGHT IT OUT IN THE PRESS.
Wingspan • After a pair of unsuccessful solo records, the rocker attempts to get his career off the ground again. Here’s the story behind the improbable rise of Wings.
FIGHTING IRISH • PAUL GETS POLITICAL WITH HIS SONG “GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH.”
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