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Paul McCartney has 'fun' breaking the rules of songwriting

Sir Paul McCartney still doesn't follow the rule book when it comes to songwriting.

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“You’re supposed to be a big pop producer, give me some pop!”: We just got a track-by-track breakdown of The Boys of Dungeon Lane with Paul McCartney himself - here's what he had to say

The event, at London’s legendary Roundhouse was packed to the rafters with Paul’s devotees

MusicRadar

"He moved mountains. He changed the language." A tribute to Brian Wilson: June 20, 1942 - June 11, 2025

As the visionary heart and soul of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson created a mythic California soundtrack of sun-drenched, youthful innocence and some timeless classics, all while battling personal demons, addiction and mental illness

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Paul McCartney says time before The Beatles’ rise to fame gave group ‘strength’

The singer-songwriter shared reflections, anecdotes and the occasional strum of a guitar at a special event in London.

Evening Standard

It’s all kicking off again: inside the 12 June Guardian Weekly

How the World Cup became an $80bn behemoth. Plus: Behind the last Beatles gigs

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Peter Asher on being music’s incredible ‘Everywhere Man’: ‘The secret is simple’

As the musician and producer reaches 82, a new documentary reveals his life working with everyone from James Taylor to Carole King to Paul McCartney

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First Thing: Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’

Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April’s ceasefire. Plus: incredible pictures of the Beatles’ final tour of the US

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Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘You've got as many lives as you like, and more, even ones…’ Master musician's wisdom on life and evolution

George Harrison, the influential guitarist of The Beatles, believed life offers numerous "lives" beyond a single, fixed journey. His quote reflects his interest in spirituality and continuous personal transformation, suggesting that individuals navigate multiple roles, challenges, and circumstances. This perspective encourages acceptance of inevitable change and embraces life as a…

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Hello, goodbye: the Beatles’ chaotic, controversial final tour – as never seen before

Tired, emotional and besieged by fans and enemies alike, by 1966 the Fab Four were ready to quit touring for good. A new collection of images by rock photographer Jim Marshall captures their last gigs

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the Day by legendary Beatles drummer and musician Ringo Starr: “I mean, women are very important to me. I don't know, they just… – Inspiring lessons on love, attraction, human nature, and why love is complicated from the musician known for his humor, honesty, and timeless influence on pop culture

Quote of the Day by Ringo Starr: Ringo Starr's quote, “I mean, women are very important to me. I don't know, they just drive me crazy,” explores the complex and often unpredictable nature of attraction, love, and human relationships. The quote humorously acknowledges that the people we care about most…

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Beatles great Sir Paul McCartney extends chart record

Sir Paul McCartney has extended his chart record in the UK with The Boys of Dungeon Lane - his 24th number one album.

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Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney extends his chart record

Sir Paul McCartney has extended his chart record in the UK.

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Nat and Alex Wolff trace Beatles fandom

The Wolff brothers join "Everything Fab Four" to discuss their new album and what they owe to "The White Album"

Salon

Paul McCartney secures 24th number one album with The Boys of Dungeon Lane

The former Beatles star has extended his lead as the most successful albums act.

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“I can visualise sitting at the lovely black Steinway piano. I was playing on it one day, and this song came to me”: How Paul McCartney created his greatest post-Beatles song

“He did the whole thing, start to finish, every instrument, everything, in a day”

Louder

“If I’d been sacked, or left over musical differences, I’d have felt a right flunker”: Genesis ex Anthony Phillips on why he really quit – and why he’s not their version of The Beatles’ Pete Best

Amiable co-founder of the prog giants reflects on leaving before the band became huge, and explains why he wishes he’d met his replacement Steve Hackett sooner

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All you need is... an official date: Inaugural Global Beatles Day announced

Unofficially celebrated since 2009, The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. have announced that the first official Global Beatles Day will take place later this month. It will include online and in-person events around the world...

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One fan made Global Beatles Day reality

Global Beatles Day founder Faith Cohen sees a dream decades in the making come true

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John Lennon’s unearthed art to go on display at Beatles museum

The music legend had collaborated with American artist and filmmaker Verona

Evening Standard

The Beatles’ Our World performance to be released online for first time

The band’s performance of All You Need Is Love was seen by an estimated 400 million people worldwide.

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Paul McCartney is a 'playaholic'

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was chatting to Zane Lowe in an interview for Apple Music when he reflected on being considered a “workaholic”.

The Economic Times

On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat Day

June 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World War II, and the first successful test drive of Henry Ford's automobile. The date also saw the release of Metallica's 'Load' and the granting of the ATM patent.

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"We were just tired, so we were like, 'Let's go live together in a cabin and take psychedelics', because that'll help." How The Beatles inspired one of emo's breakout bands to completely reinvent themselves

After taking the world by storm with their debut, Panic! At The Disco looked to the greats for inspiration for their next move

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10 amazing covers by massive metal bands that you’ve (probably) never heard

Iron Maiden going full prog! Ghost doing the Beatles! Black Sabbath smashing Smoke On The Water! Only completists have heard these extraordinary covers

Guitar World

“I’ve got a little story about a chord you might like”: Paul McCartney is challenging fans to work out the mystery guitar chord that inspired his new album – and we’ve figured it out

The unusual chord that opens The Boys of Dungeon Lane has been fuelling a hearty debate. So, what is it?

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