Tag archive for ‘Paul McCartney’
Writer Of The Week: Birdsong At Morning
We’re pretty enamored with this Q&A with Alan Williams of folk music trio Birdsong At Morning. Great bands beget great answers, we guess. Read on to learn how a college professor and former New England Conservatory of Music student learned how to rock, albeit acoustically. You all have interesting day jobs. What are they, and [...]
Paul McCartney Sings “Yesterday,” The Scrambled Egg Version, On Fallon
Paul McCartney’s a hell of a songwriter, but everybody needs to start somewhere. So for the working version of his now-classic “Yesterday,” the most covered song of all time, McCartney would sing the words “scrambled eggs” as a place holder. He eventually did some rewriting, and the rest is music history. But on last night’s [...]
All-Star Lineup Honors Paul McCartney and Merle Haggard
A collection of all-star guests gathered in Washington, D.C. last night to celebrate Paul McCartney and Merle Haggard. The musical heroes are two of this year’s recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, along with Oprah Winfrey, Bill T. Jones, and Jerry Herman. The annual event selects significant contributors to American culture. Kris Kristofferson and Miranda [...]
Paul McCartney & Wings: Band on the Run
Paul McCartney and Wings Band on the Run MPL/Hear/Concord Rating: Whether this recent re-mastering of Paul McCartney and Wings’ Band on the Run CD (along with bonus tracks, DVD, and “enhanced packaging”) is simply a meretricious attempt to return Sir Paul’s bank balance to its pre-Heather Mills glory is anybody’s guess. What really matters, though, [...]
It’s Raining Frontmen: A Q&A With Fran Healy
Currently on tour with Killers frontman Brandon Flowers, amiable Scotsman Travis Healy, of the multi-platinum rock band Travis, took some time out to discuss with us his debut solo album, Wreckorder, a short while back. Wreckorder boasts great songs and atmosphere, as well as guest appearances from Canadian siren Neko Case and a little known, [...]
Win FAB: An Intimate Life of Paul McCartney Book and The Beatles Stereo Box Set
UPDATE: This contest is expired. Check our “All Contests” page for more contests! American Songwriter is giving away 10 hardcover copies of FAB: An Intimate Life of Paul McCartney. One lucky winner will also receive the EMI box set: The Beatles Stereo Box Set (16 discs). In June of 1942, Liverpool was in the midst [...]
Paul McCartney Wants To Hear Your Cover Of “Band On The Run”
Calling all musicians: Paul McCartney wants to hear your music. Specifically, he wants to check out your chops (real chops, not Rock Band chops) on “Band On The Run.” Fans can vote on their favorite rendition of the track on YouTube; the lucky participant with the most votes will win a Deluxe Edition of the [...]
Paul McCartney Gears Up For Band On The Run Reissue
Paul McCartney and Wings’ Band On The Run is one of the most celebrated albums of their career. On November 2, Band On The Run will be re-released (in three separate versions) via Concord Music Group.The album, which went to #1 upon release in 1973 and would become the band’s highest-selling LP, has been remastered [...]
James McCartney, Son Of Paul, Readies EP
Following in your parents’ footsteps can be a challenging task. However, when your father is rock legend Paul McCartney, it gives the word “challenging” a whole new meaning. James McCartney announced the upcoming released of his debut EP, co-produced by his dad and David Kahne. Out on Septemnn nber 21 via Engine Company Records, the [...]
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