2Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast

Episode 100! 'Ram On'

2Legs is back and we're celebrating our 100th episode! Tom and Andy welcome back original co host David Gargalino! Tom and David talking about starting the show in 2016, some of the challenges and exciting moments from the first three seasons. Afterwards we talk about David's departure and Andy Nicholes' arrival! As an added bonus the gang plays a game called 'Skip or play' with the album Press to Play!
 
The first 100 episodes has been an amazing journey and we look forward to bringing you more fun and insightful episodes in the future!
 
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Episode 99: 'Off The Ground'

 
"People are ready to forgive a few mistakes.  But let's get started, form a party, don't you know how long it takes?"
 
After a successful comeback album and world tour that ended in 1990 Paul was eager to get back to the studio for his follow-up to his well received 1989 album Flowers in the Dirt. Paul opted for a full band/recording live approach for the album, marking it the first time he had recorded an album with a band since Wings' 1979 swan song Back To The Egg.  
 
The result was 1993's Off The Ground an album filled with social issues, ballads and a few rockers! Join the 2Legs crew, Tom and Andy as they invite Joe Mayo (AKA MeanMrMayo and Talk More Talk) as they give their thoughts on an album that was met with mixed reviews! 
 
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Episode 98: 'Write Away'

In 1988 Paul was asked on the TODAY show regarding the recently then published controversial The Lives of John Lennon: "If a book like this were to come out about you, what would you do?" Macca: "About me? I'd probably read that one!"
2Legs returns this week and our topic is McCartney Biographies. We trace the historiography of the very meager beginnings of McCartney-related texts first appearing in the late 70s all the way to present day with later works by Sounes and Norman. This week we are joined by Mr. Joe Wisbey, the curator of the Instagram account @BooksBeatles and he offers a very refreshing analysis on Macca and Beatles texts in general.
Tom, Andy & Joe discuss the popular ones, and a few that have flown "under the radar".  
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Episode 97: 'Morse Moose And The Grey Goose'

The grey goose was a steady boatPeople said she's never floatBut one night when the moon was highThe grey goose flew away
 
2Legs is back! We continue our look at Macca's songwriting partnerships, this time featuring Denny Laine.   Denny, (formerly of the Moody Blues) was the only member of Wings to remain from its inception in 1971 until it was formally dissolved in 1981 forging one of the more significant partnerships post-Beatles for Paul.  Where does this collaboration rank?  Tom, Andy and returning guest author Ted Montgomery, The Paul McCartney Catalog (1967-2019) (McFarland) knock it around and also Ted informs us of the details of the second edition of his first book The Beatles Through Headphones!  (McFarland).  He also has agreed to give away three copies of this future release!
 
If you'd like to reach out to Ted with comments and questions you may reach him at  tmontgo184@aol.com
 
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Episode 96:"Salewicz on McCartney"

Rock music journalist legend Chris Salewicz is this weeks guest on 2Legs! Chris tells about his early beginnings at NME (New Musical Express).  His take on the Profumo affair, the story of how his 1986 book, The Definitive Biography came to fruition. And finally, his legendary interview with McCartney for the launch of Q magazine in 1986! 
If you haven't heard it: here is the link for Chris' legendary interview with Macca! We strongly suggest you give this a listen either before or after our interview. Paul was never as open as this rarely ever again. And for historical value alone, Chris' interview with Paul will go down as one of the more important ones ever. 
1986 Q Interview
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Episode 95: Flaming Pie Archive Box Set Review!

"No, not another souvenir!"
It's Here!!! This week on 2Legs Andy and Tom dissect and review the Flaming Pie (Standard) Deluxe Box Set.  Neither of them opted for the uber one!  They assess where Macca was at that point in his life - Professionally & Personally -  namely The Beatles Anthology, which proved to be the impetus for the album as Paul details in the liner notes.   
Linda's final appearance on one of Paul's albums is of equal importance.  The duo give a thorough and honest review going over the good, the bad and the tasty on the thirteenth installment of the Archive Collection!
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Episode 94: B-Side To Seaside Part II

Throughout the 90's (with vinyl sales dwindling) Paul still released the traditional 45 with a non album B-Side track! By the 90's Paul had accumulated such a massive back catalog that he was able to give us even more non album tracks for the addition of CD singles. Join Andy and Tom as they discuss the 90's non album B-Sides.When they were recorded, should they have been on the album and their place in the McCartney cannon.
 
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Episode 93: 'Back On My Feet'

"How many days will the wet weather last"?
 
It's 1987. Paul McCartney's 80s "cloudy" slump reaches its peak. Broad Street/Live Aid/Press To Play/Sessions with Phil Ramone/Return To Pepperland all have yielded well below par for our kid.
A new manager, Richard Ogden jumpstarts Macca with the All The Best! campaign. He then suggests a songwriting collaboration with Mr. Declan McManus (Elvis Costello) to provide a much needed shot in the arm of creativity ultimately resulting in the critically acclaimed June 1989 release of Flowers In The Dirt.
This week on 2Legs we examine the relationship and the results of this collaboration with Mr. Tony Traguardo (Fab4Free4All). The "3 Legs" on this episode have some interesting thoughts on this overlooked collaboration in the Macca canon. Enjoy!
 
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Episode 92: 'Junior's Farm'

"Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go!" 
 
In June 1974, 19 year old Dan Ealey heard a rumor that Paul McCartney and Wings were coming to Nashville. 
This week on 2Legs Dan shares with us his once in a lifetime experience with the band that lasted for three weeks.
From his letter from Chris Charlesworth's Melody Maker, rehearsals, Birthday parties, and a confrontation with Heather. And that's just the first hour!
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Episode 91: 'The Unknown McCartney'

This week on 2Legs we take a dive into the Unknown! Author Ian Peel (The Unknown Paul McCartney: McCartney and the Avant-Garde) joins us to talk about Paul's ventures into the world of the Avant-Garde, specifically discussion centering around the Firemen albums Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest (1993), Rushes (1998), Electric Arguments (2008).  Ian tells about his journey about writing and researching the book, including interviewing Yoko Ono as well!  
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Ian is the co-founder of Long Live Vinyl. (https://www.longlivevinyl.net/) and Classic Pop Magazine (https://www.classicpopmag.com/).  Ian on Twitter: @letitbeep
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