You can imagine if you had the privilege to work with a guy like that, youd be constantly enthralled with this stuff coming out of him. In a phone interview, Mr. McCartney discussed his philosophy for entertaining an audience and the re-emergence of Beatles songs in his show. Paul McCartney tells Bob Mortimer the story behind Rocky Raccoon, The Day Beatles Fans Broke Into the Abbey Road Studios, Paul McCartney show was worth the long wait Gusto, Pattie Boyds unseen photos of the Beatles to go on display in UK | Daily Mail Online, The songs George Harrison and Eric Clapton wrote together, Sir Paul McCartney is number one choice to perform at Kings coronation Liverpool Echo, How Abbey Road Studios and The Beatles Changed Each Other, The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF | UNICEF USA, When the Beatles Became First Rock Act to Win Album of the Year. If theres a line in the song that Im not too sure of, or that I dont like, hell see the look on my face, and hell look back and go, Im not too keen on that. It makes you a bit insecure. 1973), actor; beside his theatre appearances, has performed in many television series ( Beverly Hills, 90210) and features. Naturally she was well, a natural on camera, which led to her own TV show High Society - however when the show was canned, so was Mortimer, as her reputation was teetering on the brink of decline! Peter Daltrey on Running Through Chelsea - The Strange Brew But she would always just say, Yeah, so lets get lost, and we went out just like, Right.. We enjoy doing the garden. A Special Limited Edition copyofThe Lyricssigned by Paul McCartney will be made available at select bookshops in the US and UK. We didnt go into it thinking it was going to be anything like how it was. McCartney: But as you say, Rick, its a body of work, a limited supply. And luckily, I can remember a lot of the circumstances., It comes at a time when Beatles fans are feverishly awaiting Peter Jacksons new. Bob Mortimer: 'Depression is like every vein, artery and cell in your You just observe her and tell her story. Have you got anaesthetic? 70413 lego - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester When I first saw [the Beatles] Anthology, its just mind-blowing theres so much footage, at that point in time when everybody didnt have a camera in their pocket. The chat between McCartney and comedian Mortimer arrived as a teaser for the former's upcoming biography The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present, which is set for release on November 2. And I dont just mean a boy/girl romance. I made mashed potato from crisps in this series of Gone Fishing. But Im sure therell be some fans who will want the 80-hour. McCartney: We were lucky, but I think the luck just came from the passion. (pictured: RS cover from May 14, 2009) Understanding McCartney | 5-episode series here:. [Rick and the interviewer both raise their hands]. Strawberry Fields was another beautiful name. Thatshow it got made. Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 - September 30, 1978) was an American ventriloquist, actor, comedian, vaudevillian and radio performer, best known for his proficiency in ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. You see the little quiet moments. You never knew where it came from. Scheduled on BBC Two directly after was 'Paul McCartney at The Cavern Club' at 9:25pm. People feel like theyre watching us talk, which is exactly whats happening. Theres something about nature, water flowing and two old guys fishing. "I can't believe I'm a grandparent," he says. I know exactly what you mean! But he could put it together. Paul McCartneys upcoming book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, is set to cover a wide range of McCartneys most acclaimed and occasionally maligned songs. No, I wasnt either! My friendships are everything. This is London. That wouldve suited me fine, being told what to do. McCartney: Ive had women say that to me over the years. As Rubin says, its part of the spiritual path of music. Paul McCartney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories From 18 Beatles, Wings There are a fair few Beatles songs included as well that dont exactly have sterling reputations, including cuts from The White Album like Ob La Di, Ob La Da and Why Dont We Do It In The Road?. This Sondheim thing, when I said, Well, I love the chords, he seemed surprised. He's sitting on a sofa on the second floor of the building in Central London from which he directs his activities. Bob Mortimer is a long-time patron and ambassador for Cats Protection, the UK's leading cat welfare charity, www.cats.org.uk MAIN IMAGE: Bob Mortimer visits Cat Protection's National Adoption Centre on 2 February 2018. Credit: McCrickard Photography Sarah Ewing That to me was one of the secrets of the Beatles. Rubin: All those little clues shed more light. And I think its that way with the Beatles. Rick and I are lucky to just bump into passionate people. and our Like the doc, the conversation is a mystery tour spanning their entire music lives, as they reflect on people and things that went before. "I'm 25 years old,. Whereas most of us guys driving, particularly driving a loved one, a new girlfriend in my case, youre nervous about getting lost. Just growing up, I loved my dads era of music. And I think thats one of the things about, . In the past few years youve made Egypt Station and McCartney III, both masterpieces. And luckily, I can remember a lot of the circumstances.. Paul checked in from a cozy sofa, snacking and drinking coffee. Learn how your comment data is processed. Eric Idle, n le 29 mars 1943 South Shields ( comt de Durham, Angleterre ), est un acteur, humoriste, scnariste, ralisateur anglais aussi bien que guitariste et compositeur . But no, its true. Thats really nice it just shows his vulnerability. No, no, no. Rubin: Yeah, I love that song. You can often go wrong if youre doing a song, thinking everythings great now, your second verse might not always be as good, let me tell you. Join. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Paul McCartney at the BBC - Media Centre - Logo of the BBC Who else could do a documentary looking back on 60 years, while topping the charts with something new? . Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles Rocky Raccoon during a conversation with Bob Mortimer you can watch the video below. You went over to see your sister. The chat between McCartney and comedian Mortimer arrived as a teaser for the former's upcoming biography The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present, which is set for release on November 2. Well, me, I like it all because its Picasso. But even thousands of miles apart, their warm, friendly chemistry comes through loud and clear. I was riding on a little moped to see my cousin Betty, McCartney remembered. Rubin: As long as we listen to the songs, we hear new things. But he kicked in and it was just goosebumps, tingles. In my case, early collaboration with John. So I think we just ended up just intriguing each other, because its a subject we both love. But that evening we were playing, I think it was MusiCares, and he did I Saw Her Standing There with the original lyrics. Paul Whitehouse opens up on 'distant' Gone Fishing co-star Bob Mortimer So Im hitting that pavement., Source: Paul McCartney tells Bob Mortimer the story behind Rocky Raccoon, Martin A Nethercutt is a writer, singer, producer and loves music. You realise people arent a threat. I was in the latter group. He. McCartney: Yeah. Second version of this post because I stuffed it up the first time. And it seemed like a good example of a song where there was John and Paul singing through the whole song together in harmony. And Lisa is very funny. So its lovely to remember that first moment when he sat in. Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles' 'Rocky Raccoon' during a conversation with Bob Mortimer - you can watch the video below. So does their laughter. This is London. PAUL McCARTNEY: LIVE AT THE BBC 2021 DVD A compilation of TV appearances from the post-Beatles career of Britain's most successful singer-songwriter. And so you see the thing in its entirety. Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles ' 'Rocky Raccoon' during a conversation with Bob Mortimer - you can watch the video below. Any copyright owner who wants something removed should contact us and we will do so immediately. Went to Albert-Schweitzer-Schule Kassel And then when John comes up with that staccato lyric, crazy lyrics, that I think, I know, ah yes, I know. Jesus, wheres he going with this? A verse in the 1968 track goes: Now the doctor came in stinking of gin/ And proceeded to lie on the table/ He said, Rocky, you met your match/ And Rocky said, Doc, its only a scratch/ And Ill be better, Ill be better, Doc, as soon as I am able. Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse, 62, reflected on his friendship with close pal and co-star Bob Mortimer, 61, and how he is quite a "distant figure". It was a moonlit night I said, Wow, look at that moon! When I look back, the bicycle is now [on its side] and theres no way to get it back up. A lot of people I meet just say, Oh yeah, I checked out that 3, 2, 1 the other night. Rick and I talked about it the other night, and he felt its because it doesnt come across as product. Another favorite is Another Day youre noticing a woman nobody else notices, and you write a song about her. Give me details. I always think everyones heard all the stories. McCartney opened up about the song's origins in an interview with Bob Mortimer. And then youve got Screamin Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You. So Babys in Black has a cold, dark 3/4 feel. I was with Richard Prince yesterday, the artist, and hes a music guy. Paul Muldoon's collaboration with Paul McCartney has been named among Youre just drawn to each other. The Songs The Beatles Gave Away by Colin Hall, Billy J Kramer | Foyles Eric Idle. THE LYRICS: 1956 to the Present - Paul McCartney x Bob Mortimer He goes on to recount how the doctor was too drunk to thread the needle for his stitches. Everyone involved really loved music, because there was no upside to doing it. But when we first met, she would say, I just went over to see my sister. Rubin: Do you remember coming up with the phrase Here, there and everywhere? Paul McCartney has revealed the story behind The Beatles song Rocky Racoon. Get Back premieres on Disney Plus in November, across three nights, digging into a wealth of unseen footage from the 1969 sessions for the album that became their bittersweet farewell, Let It Be.