2Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast

Episode 127: Oobu Joobu

In the summer of 1995 Paul hosted his own radio show titled "Oobu Joobu"which was syndicated across the USA.  The show was a mixed bag of influential music from his & the Beatles past, reggae music, interview clips, a section on Linda's cooking the aptly titled "Cook of the House".  Most importantly it contained the first commercial airing of many McCartney demos/outtakes and soundchecks.
This week on 2Legs Tom and Andy are joined by their in-house artist Ethan Alexanian as they discuss their favorite portions of the show as they re-cap the 15 episodes. They also discuss the frankenstein aspect of how the series is represented on the Flaming Pie singles from 1997. 
Ethan and Andy also discuss the start of their new show "Anything But The Beatles".
Did you listen to the show originally in 1995?  Was it as good as you remembered? Worth a revisit? or nah?  Tell us below!

Episode 126: "Hope Of Deliverance" (Future Projects)

This week on 2Legs Tom and Andy discuss several Macca projects that were in the pipeline of production pre-Covid:
The Soundcheck Album"It's A Wonderful Life" (Musical)"High In The Clouds" Animated FilmCareer Spanning Documentary2020 Tour.  Rescheduled? ArchivesRubin DocumentaryOver-saturation of McCartney Product 
Are you looking forward to all or none of these projects?  Let us know!

Episode 125: "Seize The Day"

Two brand new McCartney albums in just a little over 2 years.
This is a rarity post-1986 in Macca's catalog and hasn't happened since Chaos and Memory Almost Full.
Egypt Station and McCartney III are fine records. 2018-2020 has been a prolific period for Paul. (Books, 2 Archive Sets, Suitcases and just a few coloured vinyl!)
This week Tom and Andy pick their favourite tracks from Egypt Station and McCartney III to compile a "what if" album. With McCartney III being a by-product of the pandemic it is interesting to see how this album will stand up as time marches on.
What say you? McCartney III or Egypt Station. Or neither!
Let us know and always "Seize The Day"
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Ranking The Tracks Volume 4! (Red Rose Speedway, 1973)

The 4th episode of our mini series "Ranking The Tracks" where we rank the songs on the second Wings LP Red Rose Speedway.  

Bonus Episode! Ramming On With Denny Seiwell and Fernando Perdomo

"Piece of Cake!"
Tom and Andy were fortunate to be able speak to Denny Seiwell and Fernando Perdomo yesterday on the forthcoming release "Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney's RAM" which will be released on 14th May on Cherry Red Records.
Fernando and Denny give us an overview of the project's origins and just a handful of the over 100 talented musicians that are featured on this record. Denny also shared some terrific stories during his Wings days.
During our conversation it was very evident to us that Denny and Fernando invested the passion and care to create a new modern feel for this music while paying homage and respect to the the original album with Paul and Linda.

Episode 124: 'What It Is!'

Choba B CCCP Vs. Run Devil Run!
Episode 124 of 2Legs features an interesting conversation that we had with Mr. David "Ghosty" Wills, DJ at WFDU 89.1.
David's show "Vintage Rock and Pop Show" features a playlist of music from 1945-75. He is well versed in the 1950s music that Paul chose to cover on both of these albums.
Tom, Andy and Dave discuss the bands Paul assembled for both albums, why they were recorded, where McCartney was at professionally and personally at the time as well as subsequent releases and promotional activities for both.
We also consider should Lennon's 1973 "Rock and Roll" be compared to either of these.
Which cover album do you prefer? Choba or Run Devil Run.
David's Show: https://tinyurl.com/yvswrc5y
 

Episode 123: "Best Friend" (Part II)

Hi Hi Hi everyone!
This week on 2Legs we welcome back Antony Rutunno (Glass Onion: On John Lennon Podcast) for the second installment on the John and Paul relationship throughout the 1970s.
This episode covers December 1971 through December 1973. Antony, Tom and Andy discuss the meetings and war of words exchanged in the press (Melody Maker etc) between the two during this time. Their responses in song to the Bloody Sunday Massacre (and potentially the two of them meeting in NY on 30 January 72).
The relationship begins to thaw out in April of 1973 when John, George & Ringo finally cut ties with Allen Klein. The trio spend time discussing the Lennon-Elliot Mintz ABC Interview from November of 1973.
The final installment on this discussion with Antony will center on the "Lost Weekend" of 74 and the alleged plans for John to meet up with Paul & Wings in New Orleans when they were recording "Venus and Mars."
Glass Onion Podcast

Episode 122: Bootlegs!

This week on 2Legs Tom & Andy tackle the taboo history of McCartney (and to a lesser extent Beatles/Lennon) bootlegs!
This week we are joined by Mr. Tom Brennan who manages fan websites on Badfinger/Splinter and Dark Horse Records. 
Tom is a longtime collector and shares his history of collecting bootlegs in the 1970s throughout the 1990s. Andy also shares his experiences with collecting boots throughout the 1990s as well.  Tom is newer to the party and is still learning about the history of boots.
Collecting in a pre-digital age centers around the discussion as well as how difficult it was to come by titles back in the day.  
2Legs Podcast does not endorse the purchasing of bootlegs. 
Tom's Sites:www.badfingerlibrary.comwww.splinterlibrary.com

Ranking The Tracks Volume 3! (Wild Life, 1971)

Tom & Andy rank the first Wings LP, Wild Life. Originally released December 1971.  This is the 3rd installment of the weekly series "Ranking The Tracks" which can be found on our YouTube channel.
 
 

Episode 121: '"Mine For Me (Or Not!)"

'Mine for Me'? or not!
Welcome back one and all to the final show of February!  
This week Tom & Andy discussed 5 songs that Macca wrote in that were released as singles between the period of 1974 to 1984.  They are: '4th of July' by John Christie (1974, Did not chart), 'Mine For Me' by Rod Stewart (1974, US #91), 'Leave It' by Mike McGear (1974, UK #36), 'Private Property' by Ringo (1981, Did not chart) and finally 'On The Wings Of A Nightingale' by the Everly Brothers (1984, US#50). 
Did Paul McCartney's name as a songwriter have the staying power throughout the 70s and 80s to carry other artists with his songs as he did so well with his 60s songs?  ('Goodbye', 'Step Inside Love', 'Come and Get It')?  Or were they just average songs that weren't that great?
What say you?
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