2Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast

Episode 257: "Macca In The Long Noughties" (New Book)

We as Macca fans are really in the golden age of books being published that just focus solely on the man's solo career. We waited decades for it but over the last 10 + years we have been spoiled. (Perasi, Kozinn/Sinclair, Blaney, Montgomery, Benitez, Allan) etc. Joining us for E257 is Ian Derbyshire. He is the author of the new book Macca In The Long Noughties: Paul McCartney tracks, life and tours 1998-2009.
Ian tells Andy and Tom what inspired him to focus on this specific period and why we feel it's a welcome addition to the library. It's an interesting period because it of course journeys a life without Linda. The book is not just all music either.
There are personal stories included here, the Heather Mills era covered quite extensively. A very detailed approach on the tours during this era particularly the European gigs.
Among other things, Ian chronicles public appearances Paul made, a very nice chronology to open each year. A quick and enjoyable read about a "recent" era in Macca-World. 
Ian started a thread on the Hoffman Forums polling fans which was the best Macca record during this era. Link is here. Vote! 
Amazon Link for Ian's book (also available in Kindle):  We thank Ian for his work and hope you all enjoy it as well!
Andy & Tom

Episode 256: "Mind Games" Box Set Review

Finally! The McCartney guys add their 2 cents on a Lennon album. Yes, we've done this occasionally but fear not Paul is mentioned a few times in this episode. Andy and Tom recorded this shortly after the Chicago Fest. We are a bit late to the "Mind Games" hype reviews but we hope you enjoy our take. Andy discusses the Cube, Tom discusses aspects of the Blu-Ray discs and the "Mind Games" associated with the entire set. Now that the dust is settling on this release - how do you feel it stacks up among the previous Lennon releases?
A winner of a set.
Well Done Sean and Company!
Andy and Tom.

Episode 255: "Broad Street At 40: A Re-Evaluation" (Recorded at the 2024 Chicago Fest)

Hi All! It's been a minute but we've been busy as ever and it's summer!
But we are back and happy to share with you our very latest episode! Recorded Live at the Chicago Fest this was our panel discussion on "Give My Regards To Broad Street" at 40: A Re-Evaluation."
We had a multimedia presentation with music and video (which we've re-edited into the episode for better listening).
Also joining us for this discussion is Fest Guest and Resident Musician Scott Erickson. The audio is good and we had great Q and A's from the audience!
Good to be back and we hope you enjoy it!
Andy and Tom

Episode 254: Film Songs

Hello All! Hope you're keeping cool as we breeze thru July 2024!
A topic tackled 'Once Upon A Long Ago' in the pre-Andy era but this week we revisit the topic of songs Macca composed specifically for Films throughout his career.
Beginning in 1967 with The Family Way, we examine the songs written, the films for them, and in some cases why the Director scrapped them. (Tsk Tsk!) Some work well; some not as much is our overall take.
What say you? Favourite Macca Film song?

Episode 253: Iconic Song Series | 'The Back Seat Of My Car' | Allan Kozinn

We return with the "Iconic Song Series" for E253! And we were very pleased to have Allan Kozinn (Co-Author The McCartney Legacy join us again for this episode where we opted to tackle 'The Back Seat Of My Car'. Recording sessions, musical structure and lyrical analysis are all a part of this episode! Allan also gives us an update of where Volume 2 of The McCartney Legacy is at.
All three of us reckon this ranks among Paul's finest hour, musically.
What say you? Let us know!

Episode 252: "Interview Archive: Wogan 1987"

Hello All! We're back with a traditional episode this week. This time diving back into the Interview Archives (as we've done in the past) with Paul (& Linda's) appearance from November 1987 on the UK BBC1 Programme Wogan, hosted by Terry Wogan. We've re-edited in the performances of 'Jet', 'Once Upon A Long Ago' and 'Listen To What The Man Said' as the interview on YouTube had these cut.
Paul had made appearances on Wogan in the past, (1986) and made future appearances in 1989 and 1990. The purpose of this visit was to continue to the heavy promotional blitz he was doing at the time to promote All The Best! which was already certified platinum in the UK by this time. You'll see Terry present him with a gift of it.
We also discuss the recent additions to the GOT BACK tour and overall shows for the fall. Exciting times for Macca fans!
We hope you're all doing well.
Summer is here!
Did you watch this episode live when it premiered?
Let us know!
Peace
Andy & Tom

Episode 251: "One Hand Clapping" (Track By Track Review)

Our first (and last due to tech issues!) ever true live "real" episode! As we break down OHC track by track with former Leg David Gargalino! Originally Broadcast on our YouTube Channel on 20th June 2024.
Peace
Andy and Tom

Episode 250! (With Friends)

We went live on our YouTube outlet to celebrate our 250th episode!  Cameos from Joe Mayo, Kit O'Toole, Beatley Tone and others!  Here's to 500!  
 
Andy & Tom

Episode 249: "One Hand Clapping" (A History) (With Adrian Sinclair)

We are very happy to have one of the distinguished authors/researchers/film editor Adrian Sinclair back on 2Legs this week. Adrian is the co-author of the celebrated The McCartney Legacy Volume 1 1969-73, along with Allan Kozinn.
Adrian joins Andy and Tom as he gives an overview of this period in Wings history. Starting with the seeds of the era in during the infamous trip to Nashville in the Summer of 1974, then Geoff Britton and Jimmy McCulloch joining before heading back to London and Abbey Road where One Hand Clapping was planned to be filmed and released.
The film was directed by David Litchfield but has remained on the shelf but snippets have been officially released most recently on the Archive Edition of Band On The Run (Nov. 2010). Adrian tells us about meeting David Litchfield and we are also happy to include a short soundbite of an interview he conducted with Litchfield during 2018.
All this on the heels of One Hand Clapping the soundtrack album which is due out next week on the 14th June. We hope this episode gears you up even more for the release. Volume 2 of the McCartney Legacy is expected to be released on 10th December 2024.
We thank Adrian for his time and hope you enjoy it!
Andy and Tom

Episode 248: Luca Perasi (Band On The Run)

We are very happy and proud to have had Luca Perasi back on Episode 248 of 2Legs! Luca is the author of several books:  (Paul McCartney Recording Sessions 1969-2013, Paul McCartney Music Is Ideas, Volume 1 1970-1989, Peter Gabriel: The Rhythm Has My Soul. The Stories Behind The Songs) and newly published Band On The Run: The Story of A Classic Album to coincide with the album's 50th(ish) Anniversary. (As the album finally shot to #1 in the US in the Summer of 1974).
Luca explains why a singular text on Band on The Run is needed, (and more McCartney albums, as you will hear/see. Contexualising the period from whence it came, we discuss the Lagos trip, conditions, the crucial role Assistant Engineer Pete Sweetenham (Geoff Emerick's assistant) plays in the development of some areas of research.
Contemporary reviews, polyphonic art forms, we cover it all here and more. Thanks Luca.
We can't wait to see what else is coming down the road from you!  Luca was also consulted by MPL for research on the 2022 release The 7" Singles Box.  
Luca's New Book on Band On The Run. 
Peace, Andy & Tom