Uncovering the magic of Paul McCartney: your ultimate guide to his music and legacy

2014 MPL Communications Ltd / Paul McCartney • Out There Rehearsals • Paul at his piano during rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Timeline

Embark on a musical journey through Paul McCartney's career, year by year: from The Quarrymen to The Beatles, Wings to solo works

1842 albums

Explore the sound of genius: delve into Paul McCartney's music through official albums and bootlegs, studio and live recordings.

1742 songs

Uncover the masterpieces: discover every song written, co-written or performed by Paul McCartney.

385 films

Relive the magic on screen: explore The Beatles, Wings, and Paul McCartney's promotional films, documentaries, and concert films.

2706 concerts

Discover the live legacy: explore Paul McCartney's tours and concerts.

1261 sessions

Unveil the creative process: discover how Paul McCartney's songs were born in the studio through the recording sessions.

3141 people

Uncover the connections: explore the artists who have influenced and collaborated with Paul McCartney throughout his decades-long career.

1132 interviews

An intimate portrait: a collection of interviews that shine a light on the music, art, and life of Paul McCartney.

1872 articles

Behind the curtain: a daily look into the life of Paul McCartney.

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Session circa April 1960 • Home recordings, aka "The Kirchherr Tape"

Article April 1961 • Paul McCartney acquires his first bass guitar

Concert Apr 01, 1961 • Germany • Hamburg

Concert Apr 01, 1962 • UK • Liverpool

Article Apr 01, 1964 • Filming "A Hard Day's Night" • Day 21

Article April 1965 • Brian Epstein takes a lease on the Saville Theatre

Article Apr 01, 1965 • Filming “Help!” at Twickenham • Day 7

Article April 1966 • John Lennon and Paul McCartney sell shares in Lenmac Enterprises

Article April 1966 • John Lennon and Paul McCartney win five BMI Awards each

Article April 1966 ? • Paul McCartney visits Paris to buy Magritte paintings

Article Apr 01, 1966 • John Lennon and Paul McCartney visit Indica Books & Gallery

Session Apr 01, 1967 • Recording and mixing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)"

Article April - May 1969 • The “Get Back” LP rumours • April to May 1969

Article April - May 1969 • The Beatles and ATV fight for the control of Northern Songs

Session Circa April - Early May 1969 • Recording "Charity Bubbles", "Goose"

Session Apr 01, 1970 • Overdubs for "Let It Be" album

Article April 1971 • Paul & Linda McCartney travel back to UK

Article April 1973 • Wings Fun Club newsletter #1 published

Article April 1973 • Wings might tour the U.S.

Article April 1976 • Wings tour dates rescheduled

Article April / May 1977 • Club Sandwich N°2 published

Article April 1979 • Wings film rumored

Session Apr 01, 1979 • Recording "Love Awake"

Session April 1980 • Mixing the 1979 Glasgow show

Session April 1982 • Sessions with Michael Jackson

Single Apr 01, 1982 • "A sample from "Tug Of War"" by Paul McCartney released in the US

Article April 1984 • "Paul McCartney: The Man, His Music, His Movies" TV documentary broadcast in the US

Article April 1988 • 60 copies of "Choba B CCCP" are made in the UK

Session April - July 1988 • "Flowers In The Dirt" sessions at Hog Hill Mill

Film April 1989 • Shooting of "My Brave Face" promo film

Concert Apr 01, 1990 • USA • Berkeley

Session Spring 1997 ? • Recording "Flaming Pie" EPK #2

Film April 1997 ? • Shooting of "The World Tonight (version 2)" promo film

Film April 1997 ? • Shooting of "Young Boy (version 2)" promo film

Album Apr 01, 1998 • "Twentieth-Century Blues: The Songs of Noel Coward" by Various Artists released in the UK

Concert Apr 01, 2002 • USA • Oakland

Concert Apr 01, 2003 • Belgium • Antwerp

Session April 2004 • "Chaos And Creation In The Backyard" sessions #2

Session April 2004 • Overdubs for "Riding To Vanity Fair"

Session April 2005 • Chaos And Creation In The Backyard sessions #6

Session April - July 2006 • Memory Almost Full sessions #4

Article April 2007 • Jeff Jones becomes CEO of Apple Corps

Article April 2010 • Four hours of unreleased McCartney songs leaked online

Session April - May 2011 ? • Recording "Kisses On The Bottom"

Article April 2012 • Paul McCartney joined Non-Violence Project as Peace and Non-Violence Ambassador

Session Early April 2012 • Recording "Cut Me Some Slack"

Session April 2013 • Overdubs & mixing for "NEW"

Article Apr 01, 2015 • 1962 Star Club Hamburg tapes auctioned

Article Apr 01, 2015 • The Royal Albert Hall's April's fool joke about "A Day In The Life"

Session April 2015 • Rehearsals for "Out There" Japanese leg

Session April - June 2020 ? • Recording "McCartney III"

Session April 2021 - 2026 • Recording "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane"

Article April 2023 • Paul McCartney's stage designs for Savile Theatre go on display

Article April 2023 • Höfner bass signed by Paul McCartney goes on sale

Article April 2026 • "George Martin: The Scores" book released with a foreword by Paul McCartney

About The Paul McCartney Project

Welcome to the ultimate destination for Paul McCartney fans! The Paul McCartney Project is dedicated to uncovering the magic of one of the greatest musicians of our time. Our mission is to create the most comprehensive and detailed guide to Paul McCartney's life, art, and music.

From his early days with The Beatles to his solo career, we explore every aspect of Paul McCartney's legacy in music. With a database that includes official albums, rarities, alternate takes, and live versions, you'll have everything you need to deepen your understanding and appreciation of his work.

But we don't stop there. We also delve into Paul McCartney's art, his activism, and his personal life to give you a well-rounded look at the man behind the music. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering Paul McCartney's work, you'll find something new and exciting on our site.

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