2Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast

Episode 158: ’Live And Let Die’

"But in this ever changing world in which we live in.."
Yes, that is one of the many topics covered in this week's episode which we are really excited to share with you. Co-Author of the "McCartney Legacy" book, Adrian Sinclair and author/journalist Eoghan Lyng (Forthcoming Book: George Harrison in the 70s) join Tom and Andy for a discussion on 'Live and Let Die' (June 1973 release).
The quad also discuss the James Bond film of the same name, other films/themes in the Bond series. We dispel some myths, analyse the track, discuss our favourite bits, the timeframe in which it was recorded.
A fun fact - most people's first exposure to the song would be a full month before release when it was featured in the "James Paul McCartney" TV Special.
Adrian & Allan's website for the McCartney Legacy Book. (Coming October 2022!) https://www.mccartneylegacy.com/
Eoghan's link for  "George Harrison in the 70s"

Episode 157: ”Unplugged”

Tom and Andy take a quick look back at the 1991 "Unplugged" performance and ensuing release of the CD and vinyl. 

Episode 156: ”Advertising The Beatles”

Author Ray Zirkle joins Tom and Andy for Episode 156 in which he tells us about his latest book "Advertising The Beatles, Volume 2". Ray personally curated the collection over 50 years collecting all memorabilia, news and print adverts for all Beatles and Solo material. He also had a stint working at Capitol Records. He shares his insights about that time, and how he came to publish the books.
Contact Ray here for your copy: beatleadvertising@gmail.com

Ranking The Tracks Volume 16! Flowers In The Dirt, 1989

From our "Ranking The Tracks" Series.  Originally streamed on YouTube 3 March 2021.  

Reconstructing The Classics, Volume 1

A new series!
What if you were able to take a handful of your least favourite tracks on some Macca LP's and replace them with outtakes/b-sides from the same era. What would you take out and replace?
This week on 2Legs, Tom & Andy are joined by our "frenemy", Mr. Sam Whiles (Paul Or Nothing Podcast), "Macca In Your Attic" (YouTube) as we pick 3 songs off of London Town, Flowers In The Dirt and Off The Ground and replace them with our alternate tracks.
This was a little fun exercise for a new series that we will definitely be revisiting. Thank you once again Sam!
All the best, Tom & Andy

Episode 154: 12” Singles

A topic that we probably should have covered sooner!
But we finally get down to hardcore Macca collecting. 12" Single time! A format that reached it's peak in the mid 1980s (and in Macca world that meant about 68,000 versions of the Dance Version of 'No More Lonely Nights').
This week Tom & Andy showcase the 12" Macca singles in their collection, discussing the artwork and some of their favourite ones, ones that are hard to come by (Bravo again Tom on 'Temporary Secretary', yes Andy still needs it!). Sometimes these were referred to as "Maxi Singles".
We also discuss differing versions between US and UK pressings. The format petered out when vinyl died down in the early 90s but as late as 2014 we got another 12" only release with the standalone single 'Hope For The Future'. How diverse is your collection of Macca 12" singles?
Let us know below!
Stay Well
Tom & Andy

Episode 153: ”The Space Within Us” (Film Review)

Film Review Time Again!
This week Tom & Andy review the 2006 A&E release The Space Within Us. Paul's second concert film with the "new" band he formed in 2001 for the first "Back In The US/World" tour. (Which also received a film release). The tour was promoting Paul's 2005 Chaos and Creation In The Backyard album. Now considered a latter day McCartney classic. This concert film was a little bit better we both felt purely for the change-up of the setlist which included never performed live Beatles songs such as 'I'll Get You', 'Please Please Me' and the first live performance of 'Too Many People' from RAM.
The central focus of the film is Paul communicating with the NASA Astronauts during the concert tying in the "US" concept and "space" ideas. The film is still with it's faults though as ever with modern Paul concert films, too much audience jump cutting/interviews with talking heads which all take away from the concert itself. Which is a pity because the setlist for the US Tour was absolutely classic and the tour itself will be remembered for the change up in the set.
For your review here's a setlist from 2005 in NYC: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2005/madison-square-garden-new-york-ny-5bddb700.html
Have you dusted off this one in a while? Music - Homerun. Others? - eh.
Let us know! Tom & Andy

Episode 152: ”Twin Freaks”

Happy 2022 Macca Fans! Our first show of the new year and we kick it off with Experimental Macca. In 2005 a low key (LP only) release called "Twin Freaks" was released which featured mash-ups of solo McCartney music.
One year later in 2006 this became widely popular with the Beatles "Love" Cirque Du Soleil soundtrack. Paul made this record in collaboration with DJ "Freelance Hellraiser" (Roy Kerr).
Joining us, is returning guest the Queen Kit O'Toole (The Queen of All Beatles Media) an apt and just title! Kit is the author of several books (Michael Jackson FAQ, The Songs We Were Singing - Guided Tours Through The Beatles Lesser Known Tracks). A researcher and writer of Popular Music for over 20 Years (not to mention contributing author to "Beatlefan" magazine) Kit gives us her opinions on mashups, it's origins, and place and classification as a genre.
Tom, Andy and Kit definitely encourage you to check out this out if you haven't heard it. If you can find a vinyl copy (Cough Cough Tom). It's also on streaming services.
Kit's website:
http://kitotoole.com/

Ranking The Tracks Volume 15! (Press To Play, 1986)

From our YouTube series "Ranking The Tracks".  Originally premiered February 24th, 2021. 

Episode 151:2021 In Review

Our last recorded show for 2021. Tom & Andy reflect on the year; the releases & newsworthy moments. Tom & Andy would like to wish all of our viewers & listeners a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season.
We are blessed to be able to be able to cover our favorite musician and having such great community support for what we do. Thank you all. Ta ra. Roll on 2022.