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      admin last edited by

      Hi, I'm sure this has been discussed many times, but the search function doesn't seem to be working. So...which is your favorite Paul bio? Thanks, Terry

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        admin last edited by

        The best books to have on Paul or the Beatles ::: 1) Many Years From Now 2) Her There and Everywhere by Geoff Emerick 3) The Beatles Recording Sessions by Mark Lewisohn

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        • dcshark
          dcshark last edited by

          Many Years From Now is the best Paul biography.

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          Today I love you more than yesterday/Right now I love you more right now John Lennon
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            admin last edited by

            Paul McCartney: A Life by Peter Ames Carlin

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              admin last edited by

              Terrym2442:

              Hi, I'm sure this has been discussed many times, but the search function doesn't seem to be working. So...which is your favorite Paul bio? Thanks, Terry

              I really like Emerick's book on recording The Beatles, not a Paul book per se, but one of my favorites nonetheless. He's a bit harsh on George sometimes and favorable toward Paul. Not sure he's just being objective or if there was some personal issues.

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                admin last edited by

                Thanks for the feedback! I'm going to be traveling a bit and wanted to get an audio book but couldn't decide which one to get!

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                • JimmyMcCullochFan
                  JimmyMcCullochFan last edited by

                  Here There And Everywhere is a great book but take it with a grain of salt. There's some incorrect details and Geoff is incredibly harsh on George and basically worships Paul throughout the entire thing. Pick up Ken Scott's book as well. Stay away from Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney. Cynthia Lennon's John is another wonderful book.

                  "Jimmy was a cool guitar player. Henry (McCullough) had been too, but Jimmy seemed a bit special." - Paul McCartney

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                    admin last edited by

                    I've been reading a lot about music lately, and wondered if any of you have read the various books about Paul and which is the best? I don't think there's a proper autobiography (yet?). Currently reading the story of Jethro Tull.

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                    • Kestrel
                      Kestrel last edited by

                      Wyrdskein:

                      I've been reading a lot about music lately, and wondered if any of you have read the various books about Paul and which is the best? I don't think there's a proper autobiography (yet?).

                      I think the nearest there's been to an autobiography is Barry Miles book 'Many Years From Now'. I would also recommend: 'The McCartneys: In The Town They Were Born' by Kevin Roach 'Thank U Very Much' by Mike McCartney 'Man On The Run In The 70's' by Tom Doyle 'The Paul McCartney Story' by George Tremlett 'Paul McCartney In His Own Words' by Paul Gambaccini

                      Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                      'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                      'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                      Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                      Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                      O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                      O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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                      • beatlesfanrandy
                        beatlesfanrandy last edited by

                        There is an authorized biography being released this May. It's called Paul McCartney: The Life, by Philip Norman who wrote Shout: The Beatles in their generation, and John Lennon: The Life. Both excellent reads.

                        Wings Over America - Cow Palace SF - June 1976. New World Tour - Anaheim Stadium - 4/17/93. Driving USA - Oakland Arena - 4/1/2002. US Tour - HP Pavilion - San Jose - 11/08/05. An Evening with Paul McCartney - The Joint at Hard Rock - Las Vegas - 4/19/09. Up & Coming Tour - Hollywood Bowl - 3/31/10. Walk of Fame Star Presentation - Hollywood - Feb. 2012. CBS-TV taping - The Night That Changed America (with Ringo!)  - L.A. Convention Center - Jan. 2014. Out There Tour -Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles - Aug. '14 and Petco Park - San Diego - Sept. '14. Petco Park - San Diego - June 2019.  Got Back Tour - SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles - May 2022

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                          admin last edited by

                          Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969-2013). A Journey Through Paul McCartney's Songs After The Beatles. Conversations with McCartney I like both of these as of recent and the Man On The Run Book

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                          • strbfields4ever
                            strbfields4ever last edited by

                            I thought the Barry Miles book was okay. I liked Wingspan book and the DVD. I liked Danny Fields book very much. Also The Beatles Anthology, as each Beatle wrote his own section, So that is very fine. Also The Macs by brodder Mike. I do not think we will ever see an autobiography from Paul. Think he would rather be working, touring, family time, holidays in St Barts, etc...

                            take a sad song and make it better

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                              strbfields4ever last edited by

                              beatlesfanrandy:

                              There is an authorized biography being released this May. It's called Paul McCartney: The Life, by Philip Norman who wrote Shout: The Beatles in their generation, and John Lennon: The Life. Both excellent reads.

                              Did Philip Norman interview Paul? I read in Judy Burns book that Paul was unhappy with Philip Norman's book Shout. Have you read the new one about Paul? Sounds interesting Randy. Thanks for the heads up on that. I had not heard of it.

                              take a sad song and make it better

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                                CAA last edited by

                                Let's not forget about Lewisohn's "Tune In" - yeah, it's a *Beatles* history, not just Paul, but you will get incredible detail on each of the lads. A GREAT read

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                                  beatlesfanrandy last edited by

                                  strbfields4ever:

                                  beatlesfanrandy:

                                  There is an authorized biography being released this May. It's called Paul McCartney: The Life, by Philip Norman who wrote Shout: The Beatles in their generation, and John Lennon: The Life. Both excellent reads.

                                  Did Philip Norman interview Paul? I read in Judy Burns book that Paul was unhappy with Philip Norman's book Shout. Have you read the new one about Paul? Sounds interesting Randy. Thanks for the heads up on that. I had not heard of it.

                                  Don't know about interviews, but the amazon description says it has Paul's consent. That hasn't happened since the Miles book.

                                  Wings Over America - Cow Palace SF - June 1976. New World Tour - Anaheim Stadium - 4/17/93. Driving USA - Oakland Arena - 4/1/2002. US Tour - HP Pavilion - San Jose - 11/08/05. An Evening with Paul McCartney - The Joint at Hard Rock - Las Vegas - 4/19/09. Up & Coming Tour - Hollywood Bowl - 3/31/10. Walk of Fame Star Presentation - Hollywood - Feb. 2012. CBS-TV taping - The Night That Changed America (with Ringo!)  - L.A. Convention Center - Jan. 2014. Out There Tour -Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles - Aug. '14 and Petco Park - San Diego - Sept. '14. Petco Park - San Diego - June 2019.  Got Back Tour - SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles - May 2022

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                                  • DeniseLM227
                                    DeniseLM227 last edited by

                                    beatlesfanrandy:

                                    strbfields4ever:

                                    beatlesfanrandy:

                                    There is an authorized biography being released this May. It's called Paul McCartney: The Life, by Philip Norman who wrote Shout: The Beatles in their generation, and John Lennon: The Life. Both excellent reads.

                                    Did Philip Norman interview Paul? I read in Judy Burns book that Paul was unhappy with Philip Norman's book Shout. Have you read the new one about Paul? Sounds interesting Randy. Thanks for the heads up on that. I had not heard of it.

                                    Don't know about interviews, but the amazon description says it has Paul's consent. That hasn't happened since the Miles book.

                                    I read he communicated with Norman by email.

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                                    • love2travel
                                      love2travel last edited by

                                      wingsdgm:

                                      Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969-2013). A Journey Through Paul McCartney's Songs After The Beatles

                                      This book is amazingly informative, it's especially interesting to me that all the songs are numbered as to when they are written. Some earlier than you would have imagined... You can match them up to Paul's life and it's a biography of sorts that way. The stories that go with each song, are so fascinating to read! So interesting, that Paul McCartney

                                      Joy to the World - Peace on Earth - We are all ONE

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                                      • Nancy R
                                        Nancy R last edited by

                                        CAA:

                                        Let's not forget about Lewisohn's "Tune In" - yeah, it's a *Beatles* history, not just Paul, but you will get incredible detail on each of the lads. A GREAT read

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                                          strbfields4ever last edited by

                                          Nancy R:

                                          CAA:

                                          Let's not forget about Lewisohn's "Tune In" - yeah, it's a *Beatles* history, not just Paul, but you will get incredible detail on each of the lads. A GREAT read

                                          I completely overlooked that one. You are so right, CAA- a GREAT read. That double book set is a monster-I am still reading it. I was reading that the next edition may be coming out in 2020. Jeez - at that rate it's very possible I would be dead by the time number 3 comes out. :

                                          take a sad song and make it better

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                                          • Nancy R
                                            Nancy R last edited by

                                            strbfields4ever:

                                            Nancy R:

                                            CAA:

                                            Let's not forget about Lewisohn's "Tune In" - yeah, it's a *Beatles* history, not just Paul, but you will get incredible detail on each of the lads. A GREAT read

                                            I completely overlooked that one. You are so right, CAA- a GREAT read. That double book set is a monster-I am still reading it. I was reading that the next edition may be coming out in 2020. Jeez - at that rate it's very possible I would be dead by the time number 3 comes out. :

                                            Tune In came out in 2013. At that time Mark said he was 45% done with part 2. Why it would take 7 more years is beyond me! :

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