McCartney: A Life in Lyrics

by iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries

Category

Arts

Frequency

Series

Language

English

McCartney: A Life in Lyrics offers listeners the opportunity to sit in on conversations between Paul McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon dissecting the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney’s songwriting. These conversations were held during the past several years as the two collaborated on the award winning book, “The Lyrics: 1965 to Present.” Over two seasons and 24 episodes of “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics”, you’ll hear a combination master class, memoir, and improvised journey with...

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Recent Reviews

Could be Great!

Craig Hahbke•6/22/2026

Unfortunately Muldoon is annoyingly ponderous. Could be half as long - need to double or triple speed his sections

Gold standard

Jimbozz•12/4/2024

This PARTICULAR podcast is a treasure. Paul speaking about his compositions is a treasure. The interviewer let’s him go on without interruption. I cannot thank you folks enough.

I’m Malcom Gladwell…

cletzerismyname•7/7/2024

And I would like to talk to you for 40% of each episode.

Love It

Sdbruening•7/6/2024

I was so overwhelmed with excitement to find out about this podcast, and I continued to be overwhelmed with excitement as I listened to Paul McCartney explain his songs. He’s vulnerable and open and so kind to share these stories. It enriches my Beatles and McCartney music listening even more. So lucky to have a gem of a musician like him in the world. Glad this author made this into a podcast as well as the book! Which I also purchased after hearing these episodes.

Rdradgagahah•6/15/2024

Too many ads that I pay zero attention to