The Frost Interview - Paul McCartney: 'Still prancing'

Paul McCartney, one of the most famous musicians of all time, rose to prominence 50 years ago as part of the British pop sensation The Beatles. From humble, working-class beginnings, McCartney, 70, is now one of the richest men in the world. He has even topped the bill at the White House, playing for US President Barack Obama.
In this episode, he sits down with Sir David for a full hour to tell Frost Over the World his own story of the band, and its break up; to discuss some of the highs - and a few lows - of his life; and to provide a glimpse into his world behind the headlines.
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[@ketchup5344]

That woman who played the spoons and beat Paul in a talent contest.....that was my dear old mum!!!

[@user-tx6lu6nz5r]

David Wilder wow!!

[@kierantuck9]

Mark Morrissey that is in fact a very cool story....bro.

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

That’s so cool! She ever talk about it?

[@robbyblowers]

Mark Morrissey It’s a small world

[@BassicVIC]

Not many can claim to ever have had beaten The Beatles at anything! So, good for your mum! 😊👍🏻

[@letsif]

I liked the way David Frost did not intrude when Paul was speaking, but let him talk uninterrupted.

[@Harvester236]

You often get interviewers who keep interrupting, and it's incredibly unprofessional. David Frost always knew what he was saying, and often used a simple rhetoric to get his guest to respond with longer answers. I'd recommend looking at Mark Lawson's interviews, he's also good.

[@letsif]

***** Thanks. Also good

[@scionofgrace]

letsif The Nerdist podcast is similar. They just let people talk, maybe ask a few relevant question, and you learn fascinating things! (They interviewed Paul last December.)

[@kaymuldoon3575]

letsif I just hate it when interviewers interrupt their guests. It’s so rude.

[@annkristinpowell2296]

Hei du ,Paul,,du har kommet inn på min pc.Vil bare opplyse IGJEN,AT DU HAR GJORT EN STOR FEIL,DA VI BRUKEDR DEN HELT FORSKJELLIG.hVORFOR,STADIG RETTE OPP,ELLER FÅ TIL FEIL,HOS EN SOM IKKE ER DATAKYNDIG.dET ER OVER HODET DITT,IKKE EN SAK FOR DEG ,NÅR DU VELGER DEN VEIEN DU HAR VALGT.Hør etter,ha litt respekt ,om ikke for meg,så for deg selv å andre.Selv om de jatter med,har de sine tanker og egne meninger.Det vi har til felles er vår kjærlighet til dyr,der er vi vel stort sett enige..Og den er stor.

[@AnthonyMinsky]

I can never get enough of any Beatle. It is just unbelievable that they even existed.

[@royrice8597]

Too good to be true. Sometimes I think I dreamed it all up- then I have all the music to prove it! 👍👍👍

[@dianeryan5011]

Thank GOD!! What would be Life without These Four God Sent..Agree All The Way!!!

[@me67226]

except Yoko ruined a lot of it at least John let her... dumb f.... k

[@songwriterfortruth4601]

I'm with You 💯💖

[@user-fu2mi1nd5l]

I love the beatles too, BUT they were sent by other FORCES, sorry Fab listeners@@dianeryan5011

[@ComancheWill]

I am near 70. I was there to see the magic unfold. I tell my children and grandchildren I am sorry you miss it. Thank you Paul.....thank you Beatles for a life time of memories

[@the_s_girl]

I'm sorry I missed it too 😩

[@paulinecoburn181]

Me too. Saw them live twice in Leeds. Couldn’t hear for two days after. Magic times. X

[@Atom-56]

William Hensley Yes we were lucky to be there from the beginning, but, The Beatles will be known for generations to come. My grandson is 11 months old and he loves Fool On The Hill and Octopus's Garden. 👍

[@leedully8123]

You Tube videos help!

[@dougthemoleman]

Don't worry. More will come. It always does. As long as there are humans alive, more magic will come.

[@1974MRyan]

When I was younger, I envied Paul because of his looks, his voice, his charm, his humor. Now that I'm older and hopefully wiser, I realize that Paul was and is one of those rare human beings who is a gift to mankind not only because of the music he gives us but for being a person we can all hope to emulate. A true delight to hear him talk about life's lessons and the joy he still has for performing for us. "Thank You, Paul" doesn't seem to be enough, does it?

[@jodeeb.6496]

Wonderful loving comments which I wholeheartedly agree with 💜💜.

[@stevescontriano860]

Hey !!! I don’t know you brother. But I Love ❤️ you

[@lindabeagan9084]

My heart has been broken since 1996 when I lost my brother my ex partner and worst of all my mum. Please pray for nd that I get over this aching sorrow inside me.I feel as though work as I know it is slipping through mh fingers. .

[@lindabeagan9084]

To add, every uinfci hear a,Beatles einfs

[@lindabeagan9084]

To add, every Beaules song, Wings. I think of myblate brothercwarchinv over me as he was theclicsl Beagkes fanatic. So thankyou Paul. .x

[@Dreama40]

Just imagine for a moment, Paul's mum had no idea how famous and accomplished her son would become, amazing really when you think of it, it was just her boy, Paul. RIP Paul's Mum.

[@royrice8597]

The Beatles...once in a lifetime and never to be repeated. Glad I was there.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

There songs are tattooed on my brain.

[@jlbaker2000]

One thing I was lucky in.

[@williambourg7113]

I was 11 when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. Will never forget Ed trying to quiet their fans, said what's the matter are you Communists? Ed was a weird guy but got lots of talented artists

[@joanmargaret4899]

Beatles were a TAVISTOCK creation. Wake up! Billy Shephard wrote a book all about "playing" Paul since 1966. You honestly think two twenty somethings wrote 600 songs in 5 years? Lies.

[@markhildebrand2417]

Wow! An interview where the subject is allowed to express himself completely without being interrupted every 30 seconds. Terrific interview, thank you.

[@SHARON.I]

Watch more David Frost. He interviewed Nixon

[@BoringOats]

Mccartney is an alcoholic and can be a bit incoherent and boring at times, its only natural for an interviewer to cut in to keep his dull rambling at a minimum. I would have liked to have heard more from the reporter. Beatle Paul is better at music than making talking. Thanks.

[@bronsonosborne3962]

@@BoringOats you made a FUNNY

[@donnyyork2149]

@@BoringOats, you are the first source I've encountered in my life who's called PM "an alcoholic."

[@SharonRiver]

I can't imagine my life without Paul and the Beatles as a integral contribution to my overall consciousness. Thanks Paul.

[@jerryfranzone5386]

So what if a 1 Paul McCartney died. This one has always been great..

[@arianawainwright6114]

Jerry Franzone he didn’t die. anyone who thinks he did is so stupid and delusional

[@genemars5158]

He died?

[@arianawainwright6114]

Gene Mars nope

[@judithberman7566]

Your question made me think... what if? What if there was never a sgt peppers lonely hearts club band? Or no yellow submarine movie? Or no Eleanor rigby? I wouldn't be who I am.

[@greenwolfegreen6028]

No matter how you may feel about Paul as a person, I happen to like him a lot. And you will have to admit that he is a TRUE MUSICAL GENIUS.

[@Trenzalore-gn6xq]

Greenwolfe Green Dude, I don’t think anyone doesn’t like Paul. He is amazing

[@rodeltumambing5701]

Paul to me is a real genius artist !😱 No matter what his true personality or attitude

[@lucasoheyze4597]

If he's a musical genius, why hasn't he written a classic song for decades?

[@merricat3025]

I'm not a Beatles fan but I do find Paul McCartney likable

[@rexterrocks]

@@lucasoheyze4597 Isn't what he wrote in previous decades enough to make him a genius? I genuinely think people will still be listening to him in hundreds of years time.

[@DavidBreslow]

David was brilliant!!! Finally--a tv personality who lets his GUEST shine!!! Bravo Mr. Frost and thank you.

[@alexandrathrift6308]

He died quite soon after. RIP Sir David Frost ♡

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@alexandrathrift6308 AUGUST 2013, ABOARD THE QUEEN ELIZABETH CRUISE LINER, IN THE MED, FROM A HEART ATTACK, AGED 74

[@kierantuck9]

Frost died shortly after this interview. He was the McCartney of interviewing and journalism

[@joyceanthony-huff2914]

Frost was extremely ugly

[@jonchandler991]

Paul is obviously a good, genuine guy.

[@broken1394]

Jon Doe Faul not so much

[@mingimajewski3546]

broken1394 Paul was that. But Bill is the complete opposite.

[@anthony4513]

broken1394 he’s not dead lmao

[@mingimajewski3546]

the overseer then you are uninformed. William is very much alive, Pauls replacement. JPM however has been dead since late 1966. Denying it doesnt make William JPM. Heather Mills hinted at the dark truth. And yes people will be devestated when the truth comes out.

[@OldSchoolVibes1978]

Love Paul, hate Bill

[@goofydog2]

Reading the April 2015 issue of the Rolling Stone, Ringo's the cover boy and in the magazine he states that him (Ringo) and John lived close by and when they finished an album, they became very lazy. But soon enough, Paul would be calling and telling them 'let's get back to the studio, lads.' Ringo further states that all the music they put down was because of Paul's need to stay busy. Ringo said that we can thank Paul that 12 studio albums were produced, as well as many singles. That IS something to be thankful for! THANKS PAUL!!!

[@thewhatorwhy]

Water Falls George Harrison too was a perfectionist, but one who preferred to take longer in doing a song. Paul's domination was also the reason Harrison wanted to leave mostly. And we got to hear less George on the albums because of the other two.

[@waterfalls5194]

StartabandRoxy Okay, sure, I'll concede that, though I never understood George's unrelenting grudge toward Paul, for his bossy ways and refusal to let George have more of his songs on the albums, but his quick and easy forgiveness of John, who also belittled his songwriting, refused to let George have more of his songs on the albums and who never thought of George as and equal to himself or Paul. Life's ironies. Whatever, we all got to enjoy George's kick ass All Things Must Pass album that was the perfect "up yours and in your face" payback answer to both McCartney and Lennon. Must have been sweet payback indeed for George, lol.

[@thewhatorwhy]

Water Falls Yes, I've noticed that too about him. He had a little brother kind of attitude, he seems that way about Bob Dylan too. I've noticed Pisces and Geminis not getting along at all in other places too ... dunno. I see a lack of much interaction between Paul and George in the old footage, even though they shared a mike.

[@waybetterthanjeff3974]

StartabandRoxy George and Dylan got along very well.

[@thewhatorwhy]

waybetterthanjeff Yes, but I was talking about the attitude George carried himself with. A little brother kind of way, writers have all said that about him and Lennon particularly.

[@1920Janice]

I consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world to have lived from the beginning of the Beatles in the USA. I was 13 when I saw you perform at Olympia Stadium in Detroit in 1964. What a truly beautiful time that was!! I have grown with you all, loved the music and all of you to this day. Thank you Paul, John, George, and Ringo for always being in my world with your song. The four of you have no idea how much you are and always will be loved! Cheers and much love forever! Janice 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@musicfuhrer]

If you haven't seen Paul McCartney live I urge you to go see him. I saw him play Cardiff about 5 years ago. It was the best gig I have ever attended. A huge sing a long with all the audience involved. It was fantastic. McCartney isn't just a master musician he's a natural born entertainer too.

[@christiannilsen565]

Words cannot express how much I love this man!

[@jamesguy1030]

Check out the Work by Tina Foster, you’ll love it

[@jrrcorcloudsaremine]

??? You like this version???

[@waynej2608]

Thank God, for small favors.

[@wladimir2483]

He wrote his bests works after 1966

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Love him as well! He's so positive & sunny

[@ExodusPessoa]

RIP Sir David Frost.

[@raedeankendall9169]

Exodus Pessoa I didn’t know he’d passed away until I started reading the comments. Man what a career.

[@mskellyw583]

Amen. Right there with the Nixon Interview...Chuck Todd can't hold David Frost's jock strap!

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

If David Frost was alive today, he would be screaming at the top of his lungs scratching on the coffin lid saying "Get me Out of Here!"

[@shawnduffy3380]

His son, Wilfred Frost, is on CNBC (a stock market/financial news network). And is a chip off the old block.

[@arniewince7133]

This probably the BEST interview of Paul McCartney I've ever seen and David Frost made Paul very comfortable to open up.

[@JoanneJaworski]

Have you seen the Carpool Karaoke with James Corden? It's a beautiful mix of music, and wonderful stories. It's different than this one, but wonderful as well.

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

This is Billy. Paul died in 1966.

[@serene5345]

@@justiceforjamespaulmccartney Yes, he's a great storyteller. Frost interviewed JPM in 1964 and he knows who he's talking to now.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Sir Paul Looking At His Video Clips, Too Adorable!😁. God Bless.

[@hammer44head]

I think Paul just loves to perform live, its what a real musician loves to do. That's why he aint retiring any time soon nor should he.

[@Harvester236]

He was questioned a few years back as to why he won't retire, and he simply said "because the next day I'd be writing songs or organising tours. I love it too much"

[@johnclark3152]

***** What do you mean, Mister Mustard?

[@hammer44head]

Mr.Mustard sleeps in the park and tries to save paper.

[@johnclark3152]

shaves in the dark

[@hammer44head]

such a mean old man

[@StevieMuso]

What could you possibly say that hasn't already been said about Paul? (including what I just wrote). There aren't enough superlatives to describe his talent, charisma and honesty. If you grew up in the 60s/70s the songs of the Beatles and Paul are like the background music to a movie of our lives. We've all felt the emotions summoned up by their lyrics and haunting melodies. The isolation and loneliness of an 'Eleanor Rigby', the wonder of a 'Magical Mystery Tour', the pure joy of a 'Penny Lane', the rousing rhythm of a 'Lady Madonna', the reminisces of a 'Things we said today', the whimsical comedy of a 'Maxwells Silver Hammer', the pure love of a 'Here There and Everywhere' or an 'I Will'. What a great, great friend Paul has been to us, without ever meeting most of us. My dear friend, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful music and just being you.

[@waterfalls5194]

StevieMuso Very well said.

[@sapientia_et_virtus]

StevieMuso Wonderfully said. Also - their music is timeless and if today's youth become lucky enough, they do wind up with The Beatles as the soundtrack to their lives. I myself was born in the eighties and yet no music means more to me than theirs. Every album, every song, and phrase still sounds magical and revolutionary. I honestly believe that it always will.

[@StevieMuso]

Thanks for your kind comments. I was born in the 50s and I was 9 when the Beatles came to Sydney, Australia in 1964. I grew up with their music and particularly the Beatles cartoon show. My cousins and I used to pretend to be the beatles, playing badminton racquets and Milo tins out on the front lawn of my Grand Mother's place and miming to their records. In my teens I started playing guitar for real and I met some other guys at school. We were going to be another Beatles. We learned their songs and tried to mimick them. Over the years their music has always been in the background and sometimes I will drag out my album collection and have a Beatles day. I still play a few of their songs at open mic nights. I was fortunate enough to be able to obtain Diamond seating tickets for Paul's concert in Sydney on December 12th, 2017. They were expensive but it's something I can tick off my bucket list. It will be so exciting. My girlfriend is a big Paul McCartney fan too, so she is over the moon. All the best to you 'Wisdom & Strength'.

[@h2bizzle]

StevieMuso ❤️ well said

[@raedeankendall9169]

StevieMuso I second that motion!

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Three cheers for David Frost who simply let this genius and gift-to-the-world speak. He sadly passed away 9 months after this great interview.❤️

[@MrDaiseymay]

He died aboard a Cruise liner, in the Med, Aug 31 st. 2013 age74, of a Heart Attack.

[@markpr73]

Whether playing for one or 80,000, he still has that ability to make you feel like it's just for you. One of the greats.

[@patbrennan6572]

the beatles, ;thank goodness they were in my life;..and they will always be.

[@dedrajade5394]

Me too:)

[@sagacity8498]

In My Life

[@niggato23]

@@sagacity8498 that's the song that blew me up to the beatles

[@AllenPinchloaf]

The Beatles were the evolution and the revolution.Lennon and McCartney are the quintessential songwriting team.Hot stuff indeed! The Beethoven's of our time and will be remembered as such.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Amen!😎. God Bless.

[@maryaskin4757]

When john and paul met their stars were aligned they were a phenomema a once off like mozart or beethoven

[@1DaTJo]

Whenever I hear him talk about losing his Mum, and John losing his own mother too, it makes me want to cry. What a tragedy for both of them.

[@cremetangerine82]

1DaTJones It just makes me cry.

[@istyyxx]

Linda too.

[@JoanneJaworski]

I'm glad they had each other since that's not something everyone could relate to experiencing.

[@vivianshields3151]

Paul is such a positive person and it’s great to have him around. 🌝♥️

[@OlskZeri-tc5ni]

"Sir Paul" (William) is a very destructive person with his lies.

[@lisadc4681]

​@@OlskZeri-tc5niGet some help, please..it's WAY overdue!!

[@Melchersson]

Why did I have a lot of documentaries about the Nazis and Hitler showing up together with this interview?

[@elisiamarie2000]

I love this! Paul McCartney is a legend.

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

Paul died in 1966. This is Billy.

[@sveinnsigurur647]

"hey, you wanna go pay money to scream at 4 young men for an hour?" Honest beatle fan in the 60´s.

[@jeffschwartz7049]

+Sveinn Sigurður Actually - it was Frank Sinatra's manager that started hiring young girls to scream when he sung in the 1940's. That is what started it all!!! Colonel Parker did it for Elvis - and I'd guess that started the fad - and the Beatles PROBABLY never paid to have ANY screaming fans! By then - they simply came when the group came and started screaming on their own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sveinnsigurur647]

Nice, thanks for that tidbit man :D Funny world

[@MissAstorDancer]

Fascinating and wonderful post! My father and Stepmother would have probably been enraged at the idea of this......and that the reaction to The Beatles was genuine. "Nowadays, scenes like those that greeted the Beatles in America in February 1964 could be manufactured by any competent publicist with a client who was willing to foot the bill. It would be impossible, though, to manufacture the emotional impact of Beatlemania, both on the Beatles themselves and on America." www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-beatles-arrive-on-american-shores

[@HarpoSpoke]

Question...if the (teenaged only) girls screamed because the music was so great.... ...Why don't teenaged girls scream when they watch old footage of the Beatles today?

[@HomelightRealtyAZ]

HarpoSpoke... that's a stupid question. Clueless actually. You should do some research.

[@irisscheler6026]

David Frost another legend..... The warmth and friendship between the two of them speaks volumes .

[@isabelleon3360]

Paul always my favorite, he had an incredible wife who was an incredible support for him, real Love. We have really never been without the Beatles, each a rich talented musician on their own. So we always heard them even if they weren't together, they still produced music. They didn't just have one sound they evolved and grew along with us, they and their producer when in the Beatles created sounds that weren't part of the musical plane at the time, creative and trail blazers.

[@olskzeri2723]

Paul is my favourite too, that is why i know that "Sir Paul" is not him.

[@jonathanlafrance8643]

PAUL! 💥🎩💥

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what.

[@BeardedSailor1]

im glad paul doesnt feel the need to pretend he doesnt think his songs are good

[@nigefal]

He wrote some dodgy ones as well in his time. He thinks nearly all his songs are good!

[@waynej2608]

@@nigefal Agree. He's talented, but my favorite Beatle songs tend to be more Lennon influenced.

[@LilianaLong]

He is not a pretender,I agree with you. He doesn't wear masks, so he stays relaxed and perhaps,that is one of his secrets to remain young no matter if his body is aging

[@h2bizzle]

What an amazing man- I love hearing him talk, about his life, music...everything. And he’s so down to earth too. Just an amazing man...Period

[@martinheffernan2586]

h2bizzle I

[@firstthessalonian6889]

As a musician, just trying to envision the feeling of composing timeless masterpieces at such a natural pace.....brilliant.

[@djlarspeterson7099]

I’ve only seen Paul two times. And they were the greatest shows I’ve ever been to. I’m old and happy to say that I’ve been to a lot of Rock shows. And can’t wait to see Paul again

[@puppycat65481]

a very noble person he is.

[@mingimajewski3546]

puppy cat pretending to be another person is not noble. And John got very angry at "Beetle Bill".

[@jamesguy1030]

Billy Shears

[@martinheffernan2586]

puppy cat and

[@FinkPloyd504]

Indeed. Needs. Noble prize

[@judyledbetter3915]

puppy cat. Amen!😎 .God Bless.

[@dicky466]

IDGAF what anybody else says. I love this man and always will!!

[@issacsno]

The Beatles are truly amazing and transcendent! I swear they'll stand the test of time.

[@GuitarUniverse2013]

I think they already have stood the test of time my cello fan!

[@lisadc4681]

​@@GuitarUniverse2013I was going to say the exact same thing! I think they've already proven they will stand the test of time!!

[@cph2004]

Respect to Paul. He reminds me of me growing up, working class very humble.

[@WeaponsEducation]

The Beatles were a gift from God to make the world a better place. They were just too good to be just "A Band".

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Weapons Education they helped save my life as a suicidal teen years ago. I felt so alone and bullied, then I found the Beatles! The music gave me enough joy to live through the hard times.

[@JustanotherLiz]

Weapons Education you’re crazy, they weren’t all that great.

[@johnrogers9481]

...they weren't all that great. FORGET ABOUT IT. WHO needs this ridiculous opinion by a human who was not on the planet during the time of The Beatles.!!

[@kenreeve6549]

GOD sent em lol

[@jeffwestcott5811]

I read somewhere that the Beatles may have been from the Zeta Riticuli star system....39.17 light years away. Only aliens could compose such incredible music

[@rajeevkashikar6446]

Amazing! Paul mccartney is a very straightforward and open

[@jamesguy1030]

Don’t ya mean Billy Shears? Check out the Work by Tina Foster

[@sirisaac6225]

@@jamesguy1030 STFU he's alive !!!

[@williamoverly1617]

I have been very fortunate. I have personally seen David Frost and Paul McCartney. I liked McCartney very much. He was not arrogant. He was very sociable. He spoke to his audience. He was in concert and told his fans how much he appreciated their ongoing support. He said he was told he had a lot of money, but never saw it. He played an honorary set which he dedicated to women of philanthropic accomplishment. His second wife sat in the audience. He did Beatles songs, Wings songs, and played a ukelelei given him by the late George Harrison, who had recently died, singing the song SOMETHING in his honor. He talked about his great affection for John Lennon, and how much he enjoyed Ringo. He was in great voice singing to a full house of young and old. It was utterly magical.

[@defenderslamare7266]

This was a very nice interview, very politely and honestly spoken. Pray for Paul's long life.

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what.

[@dianeryan5011]

@@justiceforjamespaulmccartney That's so sick..Paul..is alive and Well..Thank God.

[@PeterOzanne]

You're free to believe whatever you want. I doubt it makes you truly happy though. It's a total delusion.@@justiceforjamespaulmccartney

[@MrKevinjones41]

i am proud to come from liverpool and so is paul .

[@ketchup5344]

kevin jones I dont even come from Liverpool and Im proud of both of you 🤣✌

[@martinheffernan2586]

kevin jones I

[@martinheffernan2586]

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[@martinheffernan2586]

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[@russellcrawford7453]

Hello from Dallas Texas to Liverpool

[@WhisperingJohn]

It's just extraordinary that these two men were living so close to each other. Legends in their own right, never mind together. INCREDIBLE talents. You get the feeling some external force that none of us will understand made the dream team of John and Paul happen, and the Beatles. It's just too much of a co--incidence.

[@jamesguy1030]

Kutta - Check Out The Work by Tina Foster

[@bookashkin]

The external force is called American black music.

[@janperry500]

It's what happens when great minds come together

[@grandmanancy4719]

Paul was the showman of the group and is a real gem even in 2021. Great interview.

[@olgafigueroa2909]

The sjowman you speak of died in 1966.

[@scottharrison9083]

Yes and he was the driving force of the group

[@dianeryan5011]

And even NOW..2023!!

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

Paul died in 1966. This is Billy.

[@kevincerce5056]

I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium, NY August 15, 1965. Wondering how many of us left.

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

My mom saw them in SF

[@kevincerce5056]

@@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks Hey Tim, I knew about that concert, very cool. Is your mom still alive? I hope so. We were all alike back then.

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

@@kevincerce5056 she's alive and well. She was the first Beatles fan at her high school and brought records to class, no one knew them.

[@kevincerce5056]

@@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks She's one of us, God bless her!

[@JFK1180]

God. He is such a wonder! That man is music!

[@MIOLAZARUS]

He is just an amazing guy ..

[@mingimajewski3546]

Mathilde Ingemann no, but the real Paul was.

[@jamesguy1030]

Check out the Work by Tina Foster, you may be pleasantly surprised . .

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

Faul

[@wladimir2483]

Even if your conspiraci theory is true, both of them are amazing guys

[@maikerukuku]

Ohh, i like to see him in person, such an amazing guy

[@olskzeri2723]

Amazing guy...? William who have lied to the public since late 1966 who he really is, is seen as a good man in your eyes. So naive.

[@SoftTangerineDreams]

Sometimes I wonder if Paul is still in Love with Linda

[@tonybanner2982]

OF COURSE

[@007KayElleKay]

What a strange comment - you don’t stop loving someone because they’re dead. !

[@TheVeek192]

Why wouldn't he be?

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Little Darling you bet!

[@monatoney3474]

OH YES. Soulmates. He's NEVER been the same since she passed

[@1airsoftboy]

Lennon was very pessimistic about touring, having to meet people (ie,governors and their wives and family) he despised. Paul seems to have a more positive, optimistic memory. That really defines their difference

[@michaeldonovan4793]

in other words, lennon was honest and paul's a politician...

[@mrfester42]

Both are subjective views so saying one was honest and implying the other was not is e bias in itself.

[@MaccaLives]

No, Paul is more of a people person than John was. Everyone who met the Beatles would say that Paul was the friendliest and most outgoing one. After him, Ringo, then George, and John was the least sociable of the four. So, taking that into account explains perfectly why Paul experienced those things very differently. He loves meeting new people. How that makes him a politician is beyond me.

[@NobodyQuiteLikeMe]

More like paul knew he had to play the game. And john would have more fun flipping the table.

[@tigerbait134]

Opposites attract

[@marcharrison9041]

Paul's great. The Beatles are great. Right from the beginning. What more do you want? The universe blessed us.

[@Sungodv]

the man had it all, the looks, talent, voice and muse....amazing. Glad to have been here to see it

[@bertanelson8062]

A fabulous interview! WOW! "Maybe I'm amazed at how I love" Paul! His calm presence of mind while looking at moments in his life over the many years just impresses me more than anything he can say. Yet everything he said seems so relaxed, honest & dignified. I never knew this about him.

[@olskzeri2723]

William is good at doing his standard charade.

[@goofydog2]

The one comment from Paul concerning Ono was interesting. He said she was famous for avant garde art and still is. I don't believe for one second that Yoko was famous until she got John. She may have been known in small circles in NYC, but she wasn't famous until John...

[@rahulkemp6489]

I think he sorta said that as a "nod" to her. I agree with u. But the two of them have tried to bury the hatch now they old...

[@Zettel9016]

John met Yoko Ono at a gallery showing her work in the UK. Please...do a little elementary research before opening your mouth to comment on Ms. Ono's bonafides. She's an Artist. Always has been. And her actual stature is much higher than the kinds of Philistines who follow The Beatles will ever realize.

[@3replybiz]

The Fluxus Exhibition in London in 1997, which was free I should say, was actually very good, a nice exploration of surreal things. There were also all the Hair Peace posters they made for the bed-in, in frames of course. Interesting to see them.

[@dizziemisslizzie9884]

goofydog2 John was the only true talent she ever had!

[@sarahudson4934]

goofydog2 agreed

[@mikeoakley7470]

Always loved McCartney. What a fantastic and well-grounded person.

[@serene5345]

People, the Truth is right in front of you.

[@prajnachan333]

The Beatles and Paul McCartney, and the beautiful magic of music 🎶 have transformed the world 🌎 ✨️ To see the concerts he has played all over the planet in so many countries with the audience singing along, where English isnt even necessarily the language, is so incredible. The love the inspiration and the joy that this music has brought us is incalculable. 🎉 Pure magic. A "Magical Mystery Tour" ✨️ indeed. So great to see David Frost and Paul speak back in the 60's and then again in 2012. Amazing. What a life Paul has had. Truly blessed and privileged 🙏 he and we are. 🕉 ✌️ ☮️ 🕊 ❤️ 💖 🌟

[@simonbrooks1672]

Two great men , I could listen forever to paul tell his stories.Let alone hearing his vast aray of music. xxxxxxxxx

[@pjhans4516]

Paul McCartney the greatest.

[@stevefreary7449]

How can anybody not appreciate that they have lived in the world with a true musical genius ! Yes he is old now but still touring and filling stadiums throughout the world ! I think the most loved musician ever ! Long may he live and hey SirPaul ! Rock On at Glastonbury this June ! 78 or not you will be loved !!!

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what.

[@drgwhatsthetruth3783]

2019, December 25. Long live Sir Paul!

[@TinkerbellKat]

Love this man more and more every time I see him. Fantastic interview Paulie!

[@broken1394]

TinkerbellKat faulie

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what.

[@ashs4074]

I wouldn't be the person I am today without having been introduced to the Beatles. Especially Paul. I've been a pianist for 24 years, and Paul certainly inspired me and instilled that passion for music that I have today. He is my absolute hero.

[@ingerhartman7002]

I love to listen to his stories. He is a really nice guy. He deserves the best. God bless you Paul. I love you.

[@breatheintheair570]

Im glad they had that hour to talk since David passed not long after that! ❤

[@ECproductions91]

Such a lovely, amazing man. He is a gift to the world!!!!

[@mybluemars]

This is a great interview with some great questions!

[@timishere1925]

He was just a man.

[@efluty3789]

Sadly he has left us😔 As in like the interviewer not Paul he's got like a good 20 years

[@timishere1925]

@@efluty3789 Surely you jest. Paul is as dead as the interviewer. William Sheppard, Paul's impostor is hanging in there.........barely.

[@waynej2608]

Really? David Frost seemed like he was recovering from a stroke. He lobbed age old softballs at McCartney, who responded in typical image conscious fashion. Smug and a bit full of himself.

[@juliestrom412]

Does anyone remember Paul on Sat. Night live with Chris Farley?

[@drgolfjim]

Can anyone tell me what happened to Billie Shears? When I was a kid, there was a rumor, some say by the Beatles themselves, that Paul had died, and there were people in Britain who were saying Billie Shears took Paul's place after Paul died in a car crash. The Brits were also saying the "new Paul" (Billie) did not get along with John Lennon and that's why they broke up in 1970. Everyone listening to the Beatles after 1966 were saying they did not sound the same, nor could they write good songs any more. So, maybe the rumors (or publicity stunt) was true....?!!

[@TheCream14]

Life is so much richer thanks to Paul and The Beatles.

[@jeanmyers1787]

I met Paul. & Linda as my boyfriend was Paul’s cousin was my boyfriend. They were lovely warm people, still love you Paul, so sad for you about Linda.

[@nicolasaleksandra6722]

Hello pretty 🌹🌹🌹

[@jimsgirl1465]

Always in my heart. Since 1964 as a 15 year old girl in New York I've loved The Beatles. I saw them 4 times in concert, and then saw Paul as a solo act twice. I never saw Wings in concert (sad). I'm 70 now, and still a huge fan! He's 77 now...still adorable. 💙

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what.

[@laurenr1417]

Paul loves to talk and tell stories-Ever the showman, musical genius, legend in his own lifetime, and an all-round good guy. Love you Paulie.

[@waynej2608]

He's a legend, that will last, a lunchtime.

[@sgn4899]

Paul is a living legend and a loving father too, wish him many more years of making musical hits.

[@olskzeri2723]

He is not a legend. He must be separated from JPM's legacy before it can be defined what he is.

[@chrismorgan7494]

@@olskzeri2723 One of those gullible conspiracy theorists, I take it.

[@philipjones355]

@@chrismorgan7494 not a conspiracy it's true ..he blew his mind out in a car..its all in the music what happened. But people are just so gullible

[@chrismorgan7494]

@@philipjones355 You're right on the last point. People are so gullible.

[@chrismorgan7494]

@@philipjones355 "He blew his mind out in a car" was John's reference his friend, Guinness heir Tara Browne, who died in a car crash. "On 17 December 1966, Browne was driving with his girlfriend, model Suki Potier, in his Lotus Elan through South Kensington at high speed (some reports suggesting in excess of 106 mph/170 km/h). He was under the influence of alcohol and other drugs at the time. Browne failed to see a traffic light and proceeded through the junction of Redcliffe Square and Redcliffe Gardens, colliding with a parked lorry. He died of his injuries the following day. Potier claimed that Browne swerved the car to absorb the impact of the crash to save her life."

[@mrfester42]

The thing is that I've been watching Paul for over 50 years and I have NEVER seen him prance. Not once!

[@lfroglfrog4962]

i know huh!! Prance seems so out of context!!

[@judithslone6472]

Mick Jagger prances not Paul,lol.

[@tommyk6719]

mrfester42 he was referencing someone saying to him “wouldn’t it be weird or strange to still be prancing on stage when you’re 40yrs. old?” I think that’s why he said what he did.

[@broncodeviltexas]

OMG........Paul overrated? Where do I start?........just the number of songs he's written and have you ever really listened to him play bass? He is one of the best bass players to ever live.

[@saxfreak01]

Agreed. He also pretty much invented rock bass playing in the first place. He was certainly the first pop/rock bass player to really do anything creative with the bass, rather than just playing standard lines.

[@petewalton7278]

He is THE LEGEND not A LEGEND...

[@TheWorldTeacher]

The Beatles were, by far, the most over-rated pop/rock band of the century. They only recorded a couple of TRULY great songs (one of them being a song by Harrison). Their fame was due to two main factors: recording very catchy (but NOT, as mentioned, "great") songs and being extant in a decade when there was very little variety of styles in popular music.

[@broncodeviltexas]

Beatles not only recorded dozens of GREAT songs, they saved us from the sadness of a Presidential assassination. They changed culture and brought so much joy to a generation world wide. Your reference to the Beatles Reverend is AFTER listening to them for 50 years. If you were there when they started, you would know they were and are the most influential and innovative group of the 20th Century and maybe ever (Sgt. Pepper comes to mind.) And off the top of my head....Yesterday, Cant Buy Me Love, I Saw Her Standing There, Long and Winding Road, Hey Jude, And I Love Her, Hard Days Night, Help, Strawberry Fields,Eleanor Rigby, A Day in the Life, Here Comes the Sun, Something, Let it Be, Get Back, While My Guitar Gently Weeps........to name a few! And OMG, take a look at the charts in the 60's, you'll see pop, rock, Motown, country songs, instrumentals, and even crooners like Sinatra and Martin.........

[@TheWorldTeacher]

bronco devil First of all, you are being PRESUMPTUOUS since I am well over fifty years of age and have been listening to The Beatles since the mid-1960s. Secondly, you mentioned "dozens" of great songs (which, of course, is subjective opinion) which implies at least twenty four such "GREAT" songs. Of those you mentioned, only two or three (at most) are what could be classified as great. I am a university trained composer, guitarist, pianist and musicologist. What are your qualifications, Mr. Devil? Finally, your talk of The Beatles being influential and innovative (which, of course, they were) is TOTALLY inconsequential to the point I was making.

[@songwriterfortruth4601]

THE BEATLES GOT ME THROUGH OPEN HEART SURGERY WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD I HAD TO DO SOMETHING QUIET AND I LEARNED GUITAR I'VE HAD A LIFETIME CAREER PLAYING IN BANDS I'M 71 YEARS OLD AND I STARTED WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD YEAH I WOULD SAY THE BEATLES TRULY CHANGED MY 8

[@rodneyjohnson4530]

I was 15 when John, Paul, George and Ringo came into my life. December 8, 1980 was the most hideous day in my life at that time - John Lennon had been murdered. George’s death was another black day. RIP John and George. Ringo is still worthy of mention. However, this man, Sir Paul McCartney, is the single Musical Genius who has blessed the World with So Much incredible, Iconic Music that he occupies a special place in my life. It’s 2020 and I am 72. When I want great music, the Beatles and Paul McCartney provide most of it. Thank you Sir Paul. Your Music will last forever.

[@olskzeri2723]

I can not tell about his music but his legacy will be seen in a different light when it is revealed that "Sir Paul" is really a William. RIP Paul McCartney (late 1966), John Lennon (1980) and George Harrison (2001).

[@kzinful]

Thank you Paul for your comments about the working class no we are not thick Lol.Black music from America, Chuck, Little Richard, so many others found these young men in Liverpool, they embraced it and the world is richer for it.Nothing was given to them, they worked hard for it ( case in point, George Martin trying to get them to release the song which went to Gerry, and they stuck to their beliefs) so to close...thank you Paul,John,George, and Ringo[Richard Starkley] for the songs, they will live on, Peace

[@jamesguy1030]

David - Don’t You Mean Billy Shears, Have you Not read the memoirs of Billy Shears ?

[@jamesguy1030]

And let us not forget the Work by Tina Foster

[@MsAppassionata]

James Guy Stfu!!!

[@waynej2608]

It's, John, Paul, George and Ringo. In that order. Just keeping ya honest, home skillet.

[@wladimir2483]

He can say it in whatever order he wants

[@andyjay9346]

Great interview! So many fantastic memories. Thanks.

[@bendyaj4033]

The word legend is tossed around like a fart in the wind these days .. but that man is truly a legend in every sense of the word . The world is a better place because of sir Paul mc cartney..

[@gabrielcoronado6395]

Paul is one of the most amazing person of our time! I really admire and love him. He is an inspiration. (But just to be clear, México is NOT Southamerica. It’s not even Central America. It is in NORTHamerica, beside USA and Canada😏

[@robbery1717]

Paul, you've been bringing joy into my life for 50+ years. Music and interviews giving us a glimpse into your magical mystery tour. Such a giving masterpiece and a class act, Thank you.

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

This is Billy. Paul died in 1966.

[@nerktwin]

THE BEGINNING ALMOST MADE ME CRY, I LOVE MY PAULIE, AH MY MACCA

[@russellcrawford7453]

Maca sound so teeny bopper and silly

[@Sapsche]

@@russellcrawford7453 I guess in times of Kanye and Lady Gaga, it has to be Macca.

[@bird7386]

@@Sapsche that's how people from Liverpool called him, john was lenny, George was hassa (at least thats what paul said)

[@Sapsche]

@@bird7386 Ok, nice piece of Beatles trivia :)

[@johnmcclellan9020]

They were excellent writers, musicians, and performers. They were the real deal nothing was going to stop them.

[@MrDaiseymay]

Some how, their backgrounds and early experiences, prepared them for the unparalelled attension and adoration, that they experienced

[@peterraisis9975]

I've been a Beatles fan since the silver Beatles 57 years ago and Paul haven't changed he has a fantastic personality, and he's so relaxed in interviews. What a great guy!!!

[@olskzeri4991]

"Paul" have CHANGED ALOT since late 1966, since "Sir Paul" (William) is NOT the real Paul McCartney and he does not have the same personality as JPM who was a very charming and humble person. You just pretend that what you see is real, because the truth would make you devestated.

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

This is Billy. Paul died in 1966.

[@pablovillaverde679]

Eventough Mexico is not part of South America, but of North America, I can tell you that was one of the most wonderful events of our lives for all of us present at Paul's concert at the Zocalo, including crew, musicians, parents, grandparents, and children. That May 10th 2012 night , was a magical one I will cherish forever. Thnks Paul!

[@creepybopper1mc456]

+Pablo Villaverde Mexico gets it. collective joy. any Beatle (silly concept) would do the same, perhaps, if they had the chance, took the chance, and if they could. who knows if they would, but none of them even could, and few others outside of that one little band can do what is needed on such a mass multi-generational scale: to inspire and preside over such joy and its function in our lives. i apologize on behalf of someone in manic depressive North America (guess which phase we're in now) who knows something of clotted curdled UK fan talk too. we're all taking Paul for granted merely because of the standards he himself still sets, unparalleled in entertainment history and more importantly in this moment. Mexico is only part of South America in that they get it too. KZbin shows which hemisphere celebrates life as long and rich in terms of this one man's entire output as our common language in popular modern music and joins in the opportunity that an in person concert appearance facilitates, and which hemisphere causes the oldies-heavy setlist with an undying forced contextual overlay of the 1960's as retrospectively viewed and fiddles with their phones when its time to clap or singalong to something new, which is never how you create more in the first place. which do you suspect elicits a better performance from Paul? keep on rocking in the free world.

[@MsAppassionata]

Pablo Villaverde Looks like a good time was had by all. 😀

[@johnadams5489]

What a fantastic interview! I grew up during that time and it was great reminiscing those days and the great music of the Beatles. Paul has had an amazing career after the Beatles moved onto other things. It is certainly worth mentioning that the other three members of the Beatles were successful in their after Beatles career too. Ringo still tours with his All Star Band!

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what.

[@poptart8310]

Paul is such a kind-hearted man.

[@carolinelung8625]

What a gifted talent from God for us to enjoy the musics and voice of Sir Paul McCartney! God bless Sir Paul McCartney and David Frost.....wonderful interview.

[@craigglenn7927]

this is my first and only comment on utube and i will say your a lucky guy Paul and a great guy, now my favorite song maker thanks my freind for the great songs im going to listen to some after this interveiew

[@martinheffernan2586]

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[@martinheffernan2586]

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[@dwebster50]

Amazing musician , Likely the best we will ever see & hear ....:)Alberta ....Dave

[@songwriterfortruth4601]

All I really can say is that THE BEATLES got me through Open Heart Surgery when I was 10 years old. I had to have something quiet to do and I learned Guitar. The Beatles have always been my favorite Band and sure I had other British Bands I loved The Rolling Stones Dave Clark 5 Still The Beatles Were Always My Favorite Band.. TEARS OF Joy and Love Come to me When I listen to All of The Beatles Music

[@aussiecoastie72]

Paul is my all time favourite musician . 🙏🏻

[@olskzeri2723]

But that doesn' work, because in the future it will be known that JPM and William were two different men.

[@davidjunto1008]

@@olskzeri2723 it works as well as the bus you're trying to catch.

[@MarcusIsI]

Keep prancing, Paul. ❤️

[@ceejay1794]

Excellent interview.

[@veggieburgerwithfries]

I love how at 35:50, Paul leaned in his chair to tell his story and Robert leaned as well out of excitement

[@vasiliosagio3127]

Legendary man and one of the greatest bass player in history ,Paul was way ahead of his time in every aspect of life , the Beatles won’t ever happen again

[@olskzeri2723]

But stop it. William prefers piano over bass. Have you never noticed that "Sir Paul" differs in his playing of bass in comparassion with JPM ?

[@vasiliosagio3127]

Ölsk Zeri oh hahaha I get it your thinking this is faul ? Yeah you might be right , there something funny going on with Paul . But at the end of the day he’s written some good songs

[@olskzeri2723]

Stop hyping up William as something he is not. He is neither the real Paul McCartney or as talented as you normies claims. You can like him, but you should stop pretending Bill was there from the beginning. His first album with Beatles was Sgt Pepper, 1967.

[@vasiliosagio3127]

Ölsk Zeri yes true I’ve investigated this a lot over the years intact I saw a video of s guy who looks after Paul’s house and he looks more like Paul himself , it freaked me out I think Paul got sick of the hype and wanted out , I don’t think he died in a car crash

[@vasiliosagio3127]

Ölsk Zeri but it’s yet to be proven and the poets thst he won’t let anyone know the truth