Paul McCartney In His Own Words Audiobook on Audio CD, Audio Download, buy now from AudioGO

In interviews ranging from 1968 to 2009, Paul McCartney talks about touring the UK with Wings (which was then a new band); a mid-70s offer to re-form the Beatles; the early days of the Beatles, and their final break-up. He also discusses his solo albums; receiving the freedom of the City of Liverpool; Christmas with his family; his love of music, and his career since the break-up of the Beatles up to 2009. BBC Archive Voices: shining a light on the icons of our time. BBC Archive Voices features interviews with some of the key figures from the fields of entertainment, sport, politics and literature - many of which haven’t been heard since their original transmission. This is a unique window into the past and is a chance for us to hear those who contributed to the richness of our cultural heritage. With access to the entire archive of BBC Radio and television, we can now witness some of the most lively, entertaining and informative encounters in BBC broadcasting. Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.

Paul McCartney is indisputably one of the most famous names in the history of British music. Best known for his fame as a member of The Beatles, the ex mop-top is responsible for writing some of the nation’s best-loved songs and was recognised by The Guinness World Records as ‘the most successful composer and recording artist of all time.’

In this CD audiobook, including rare material from interviews conducted throughout his long-spanning career, ‘Macca’ reveals a wealth of information about his public and private life. From his early influences, his celebrated song-writing collaboration with John Lennon and his life with The Beatles, right through to the band’s eventual break-up and the forming of his new band, Wings, this incredible collection from the BBC guides listeners closely through the personal journey of a British icon.

BBC audiobooks on CD are packed with fascinating information to give you a unique insight into major cornerstones of British history, and the people who made it. This assortment of interviews from Paul McCartney offers you first-hand awareness into the life of a living legend, giving real depth and colour to the cultural explosion in music and its social context in the 1960s and ‘70s.

This extraordinary compilation, also available as an MP3 audiobook, is an absolute must for all Beatles fans and music lovers.

Sound quality has potential to vary as a result of age and nature of material.

Product Information

Author: AudioGO Reader: Various Running Time: 2hrs 20min Publisher: AudioGO Ltd Series: In Their Own Words Number of CDs: 2 File Quality: MP3 (256 kbps) Release Date: 26/09/2011 D/L ISBN: 9781408497395 CD ISBN: 9781445846583

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