Paul McCartney at 80: A Tracks Of My Years Special
Ken Bruce presents a special compilation edition of Tracks Of My Years celebrating the 80th birthday of a music icon Sir Paul McCartney.
Ken Bruce presents a special compilation edition of Tracks Of My Years as we prepare to celebrate the 80th birthday of a music icon Sir Paul McCartney.
Born in Liverpool on the 18th June, 1942 – Paul taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting. At the age of just 15 he met and joined John Lennon’s band The Quarrymen, they went on to form The Beatles, one of the most influential bands of the time and Lennon and McCartney remain the most successful songwriting partnership in history.
It’s rare to look at a list of 10 Tracks submitted by Ken's mid-morning guests without Paul popping up in some form - either with The Beatles, Wings or his solo work. Throughout the next hour you’ll be hearing from many of those Tracks Of My Years guests, raving about his unmistakable voice, melodies and all round musical talent.
We revisit Russell Crowe, Anthony Horowitz, Jeff Lynne, Carly Simon and Lionel Richie amongst others, who share their stories of Paul McCartney and their reasons for choosing his music.
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Music Played
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Wings
Live & Let Die (Instrumental)
- Live & Let Die.
- Apple.
- 1.
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Paul McCartney & Wings
Live And Let Die
- The 7" Singles Box.
- MPL.
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Paul McCartney
Another Day
- The 7" Singles Box.
- MPL.
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Wings
Maybe I'm Amazed
- Pure McCartney.
- Virgin EMI Records.
- 12.
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Paul McCartney
Every Night
- McCartney.
- Parlophone.
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Paul McCartney
My Valentine
- The 7" Singles Box.
- MPL.
- 1.
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Paul McCartney & Wings
My Love
- The 7" Singles Box.
- MPL.
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The Beatles
Yesterday (Instrumental)
- Help.
- Sony.
- 1.
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The Beatles
Yesterday
- The Beatles - 1.
- Apple.
- 011.
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The Beatles
Hey Jude
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The Beatles
And I Love Her
- 1962-1966.
- Apple.
- 5.
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The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby
- The Beatles - 1.
- Apple.
- 016.
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The Beatles
Penny Lane
- The Beatles - 1.
- Apple.
- 017.
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The Beatles
Blackbird
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The Beatles
The Long and Winding Road
- The Beatles - 1.
- Apple.
- 027.
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The Beatles
Let It Be
- The Beatles - 1.
- Apple.
- 026.
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Paul McCartney & Wings
Band On The Run
- The 7" Singles Box.
- MPL.
- 1.
Broadcast
- Sat 11 Jun 2022 03:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2