How Paul McCartney Handles Fans' Emotional Connections

[@HelgaCavoli]

"I'm still that little kid from Liverpool". And THAT'S his secret. Lovely lovely.

[@chipgaasche4933]

You bought that?? Lol

[@clintoncook6082]

@@chipgaasche4933 "You bought that?? Lol" I'll put a down payment on it! George Lucas never set out to make a box office hit. He just wanted to make a good movie. It just exploded into the phenomenon it is today. I wish we had more humble artists.

[@johnknott6539]

Chip Gaasche You were boen without a soel or a broen. And you can’t spell or type- we will never know which skill you lack.

[@chipgaasche4933]

@@johnknott6539 lol..you can't handle a typo, asswipe?. Btw, when you're correcting one's spelling, I suggest YOU spell everything correctly. If you bought McCartney's PR bullshit, you're a moron.

[@chipgaasche4933]

@Ken Lompart ken, the first part of your comment was unnecessary..we all know that. The second part are the words of a fanboy who doesn't know any better. Even John Lennon called McCartney the world's best PR guy.

[@louispacetime1576]

That’s honestly one of the greatest questions Stephen has asked a guest.

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

I wish all interviewers/hosts would ask more questions like this. The usual product promotion fluff gets so draining.

[@DannyKlimt]

Underrated comment!

[@themaggattack]

@@TyrannosavageRekt Yes, like how Dick Cavett use to conduct interviews.

[@terencehennegan1439]

LouiSpacetime agreed 👍

[@scottrowe533]

" ...now I can't remember my question." You mean that one? 😃

[@evie3190]

The fact that this 77 year old man sitting in 2019 is the same man from the 60s that I’m in love with is just mind boggling

[@NellieKAdaba]

Legendary icon.

[@tobymummert3035]

Yeah, good thing he's really not dead! You know, was all the Rumours and the hearsay over the years and all those Clues on their album covers! I'm just glad it's Paul and not Billy Shears!

[@evie3190]

Toby Mummert I’m trying to figure out what your trying to say, and I’m not getting it

[@tobymummert3035]

@@evie3190 Where have you been? I'm sure if you love the man so much then you should surely know about the Beatles and the Paul McCartney Is Dead hoax. Supposedly Paul McCartney died in 1966 and they replaced him with William Shears Campbell, a Paul McCartney look-alike who won a Paul McCartney look-alike contest back in 1966. And when I said it's good the man is alive and not really dead I was just kidding around figuring you would know all about the hoax. And Billy Shears of course is the lead singer of the fictitious band Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that the Beatles recorded by the name Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. They even introduced Billy Shears at the beginning of the song With a Little Help from My Friends that is on the Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. I hope you can figure that out. It's pretty simple. Look it up.

[@evie3190]

Toby Mummert I know about the hoax, I just didn’t get what you wear saying bc it was worded weirdly

[@willpfister]

This man is 76 and been the most famous man in the world for 55 years. And yet, such grace.

[@zarm-415]

77

[@ivyvines6708]

He's the most beautiful 77 year old man that I ever saw. I pray that he lives for many years to come and has good heath always, and has peace of mind. He certainly deserves it.

[@zarm-415]

:D

[@RAIVEN.]

And still puts on one hell of a concert.

[@phillipbradford6976]

Extremely famous...not Elvis famous.

[@rejoyce318]

Many thanks to the intern who numbered the McCartney interview clips.

[@HelgaCavoli]

Yes!

[@ST-xg3gy]

Smart

[@spammyhell6566]

+rejoyce ~ Absolutely! Now, if only they could continue, and number the monologue fragments as well. We've been begging for this since forever. Ideally they'd leave them whole, but if they have to be broken up, at least make it less frustrating to watch - it totally kills callback references when watched in the wrong order.

[@ConcietedMuchXD]

where arre the numbers?

[@spammyhell6566]

@@ConcietedMuchXD ~ On the thumbnail, part of the title in the white banner.

[@cytherians]

McCartney is so humble. It's amazing. I love how he described himself as two people. Himself and this "famous Paul McCartney" guy, that's kind of separate from him. Just perfect.

[@ianmacvicar6332]

cytherians - Shania Twain has described herself in a similar fashion, i.e. Shania is the star whereas Eilleen Edwards is the private person behind the star. Both are great, grounded people who manage their fame without losing who they are.

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

Paul: “He’s very famous” Ha! Gotta love it!

[@jodilamond782]

Probably because he's Billy and the role of Paul is separate

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

Jodi Lamond you mean Billy Shears??

[@gusbaby2273]

He's an actor. Sometimes a good one sometimes not. He's stuck to the lie though. Gotta give him credit but you can tell he wants recognition for what he's done as himself not his stage persona.

[@mariannick9418]

"You're Paul McCartney" "Thank you"

[@daniellindegaard7542]

😅 I didnt get that🙌

[@syrenribs]

he's the only celebrity allowed to say that

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Beyonce has a clip of saying this too lmao

[@gusbaby2273]

What he said was yes im paul right now but after this I'm just Billy. Wake up people they played a great trick on us but for the smart ones we know. The gig is up.

[@assholian3225]

@@gusbaby2273 Ringo was using Billy Shears as a second name long before the "car crash that killed Paul", signing into hotels under it.

[@kimi9572]

He still starts sentences with “The thing is.. you know..um..” just like 54 years ago.

[@olskzeri2723]

William didn't join Beatles until late 1966 "as an already set up affair".

[@OfSoundNFury]

Ölsk Zeri youre so annoying

[@wsimply3338]

Conor Murphy LMAO so trueeee 😭😂😂😂😂😂

[@philmstud2k]

*scratches nose*

[@gavinaston5716]

Did you realize what you quoted was actually a lyric from Elton John's "Your Song"?

[@momogogochew]

he really got starstruck. that's rare. bless you stephen :)

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some McCartney & Colbert fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PENNY LANE and BLACKBIRD on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the many genius compositions written by Sir Paul. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.

[@4orrcountry]

@GENERAL DISARRAY'S BOSS 83 Idiot.

[@protiliusproductions]

“I still don’t believe it...” Priceless. Always gonna be that kid. I love that....

[@canadianstudmuffin]

The greatest artist of all time.

[@cohokid6936]

Not for debate

[@23-infinitymusic46]

Hi fans of high quality entertainment

[@tooad470]

Hi fans of high-quality entertainment

[@mayris2102]

yes!!!!!!

[@maplestorms6224]

Wsp Larry

[@sb790856]

Paul shows a lot of humility, he loves new york in the fall. my brothers girl just ran into him at a upper east health food store. in line . he knew she was starstruck but she played it cool.he smiles and said hello. what a class act.

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

sb790856 Wow! Lucky girl! If that happened to me I would start crying like a baby & probably get weak in the knees!

[@butts359]

@oneraceonedestiny sometimes one gets overwhelmed when meeting the person who has provided bits of meaning to their life- whether that be an invention or a piece of work

[@chipgaasche4933]

He said "hello"..and THAT makes him a class act? You have no idea whether he is or isn't.

[@cytherians]

Great story! I sure wish Lennon was still around, the two of them palling around NYC would be quite a sight.

[@4orrcountry]

@@chipgaasche4933 You don't read people well. Too cynical for your own good? How unfortunate.

[@cesarmadero05]

Man, I love that Stephen tell his emotional connection to "Band on the Run" to the guy who wrote it. I know this since his interview with Anderson Cooper.

[@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name]

Yesss

[@harris2166]

Must've been so emotional for him

[@Kristalaurene]

Very well phrased question/concept

[@philsarkol6443]

I thought it was so brave of Stephen to share this emotional connection with "Band on the run "...there in front of the man who wrote it and to the public. It resonates in me as I watch it, I could identify with Stephen, as he said, that is so true..music does that..it is magic. Stephen Colbert does a truly real good intervieuw..my respect to him!!

[@BotHoleAssassin]

I’m so happy to see Paul in 2019

[@sacluvsBM]

And Sir Paul is happy to be seen. Hope he lives to 150.

[@Danimal77]

@@sacluvsBM Oldest person EVER lived to 122.5, so Paul living to 150 is highly unlikely.

[@geroc6018]

"I'am still the little kid of Liverpool" his secret to be a charming genius human being.

[@mariannick9418]

He's so incredibly cute, if he doesn't live forever I'm gonna riot

[@NellieKAdaba]

Adorable

[@miralabualjadail4206]

I know I have never such a cute man at that age!

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Yeah, he does really look great for his age. He probably takes care of himself!

[@lolforlife2487]

I cant wait for the comments that say "this didn't age well"

[@saltie5480]

Gonna be a sad day when the r/agedlikemilk comments come in

[@trevis02]

I have seen many interviews with Paul McCartney and he is absolutely right in the fact that his fame has not gotten to him.... He still walks down the street like any normal human being and greets everyone with a smile and continues on to whatever he was doing.......And that is what makes him so popular and so loved still in 2019!!!!!!

[@mrfester42]

I've loved the guy as well since 1964 and he does also have a talent for getting along with people but he also has a very big ego. He just manages to keep it in check... most of the time! He's nice to people in public most of the time but he has also lost his shit in a big way a few times out and about in public when people aren't really bothering him.

[@alanaustin5371]

mrfester42 How can you not have a big ego when you’re literally a piece of important history walking down the street

[@ZelbeQahi]

@@mrfester42 must tell you that McCartney was really the reason The Beatles remained a group as long as they did. John wanted to disband the group during Sgt Pepper but George and Ringo intervened. I know this because George told Jesse Ed Davis and Jesse’s mom I met in Norman Oklahoma years back and she told me that.

[@royorbit3800]

I feel like anyone would be paranoid with the stabbing of George and the shooting of John. He is just such a strong person

[@AndiDuck]

The two remaining Beatles are a world treasure . Thank you so much ! Beatles music has enriched our lives .

[@ManubibiWalsh]

I’m a Beatlemaniac but I’ve heard that Ringo is an asshole... maybe I’m ok never meeting him because I don’t want that to possibly be true.

[@jerzysedziak9699]

Only one Beatle is still alive. Did you notice how his protruding ears when he was a boy folded back later, and his brown eyes when he was a boy became greenish hazel later. And how his round face as a boy became oblong? If you didn't, you're a naive fool. Look here www.mynewguides.com/the-beatles-a-history-of-mega-fraud/

[@ManubibiWalsh]

​@@jerzysedziak9699 bro... that's a conspiracy theory. Like I know you probably really care about your fairytales and the fake moon landing and whatever else the internet will feed you, but please don't go around calling people fools for having some god damned common sense.

[@jerzysedziak9699]

@@reallymysterious4393 This ad personam attack shows whose mind stopped working. Even at first glance it is clear it's not the same person. www.mynewguides.com/the-beatles-a-history-of-mega-fraud/ Naive fools like you are not planted, they just spring up themselves.

[@glennoc8585]

@@reallymysterious4393 really i thought he was the quiet one tbh.

[@jenniferbraud5942]

"...and then him, is that famous guy. He's very famous, you know" Paul McCartney has somehow managed to remain grounded & real throughout the chaos of stardom. Love these 2 guys!

[@talkcat10]

He's telling you that he is not the original Paul. He's Billy!

[@matteoc3487]

@@talkcat10 again with this PID bullshit? 😂

[@ArsenicJulep]

This conversation made me cry. Because it gets to the heart of why musicians elicit such an emotional reaction: their songs are the soundtrack of our lives. I feel so fortunate that the greatest band ever wrote a lovely song called “Julia.”

[@mrfester42]

Sure, it's understandable that the song brings you to tears but really, John wrote that song about his mother and Yoko.

[@ArsenicJulep]

mrfester42 ~ I’m very aware that John wrote the song about his mother.

[@positivegradient]

Half of what I say is meaningless... Beautiful song.

[@gretchennelson9965]

Julia Spencer The “band” didn’t write Julia. Johnny did. Paul had nothing to do with it. Stop including him in it.

[@juliadawndesigns4522]

Same. :)

[@511dydy]

Paul must be bored of people reacting like he is some kind of demigod... But you just cant help it can you... I might cry if i actually see him in person.

[@berulan8463]

I wouldn't care about meeting any famous person in the whole world but Paul McCartney.

[@511dydy]

@@berulan8463 any of the remaining beatles i would ssy

[@Jjrmtv]

I did meet him in person and yes, I did cry. and yes- he is just as you imagined, kind, very kind.

[@511dydy]

@@Jjrmtv you are very lucky

[@Jjrmtv]

@@511dydy yes I am. thank you. side note: a girl I was with was crying, not so much she met him, but couldn't wait to tell her mom who LOVES the Beatles.

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

He's one of only a handful of people in the world who would leave me star-struck.

[@mpkir1]

Gotten.......... Grrrrrr Doh

[@CAVlogs121]

The greatest thing about Paul’s music is how timeless it is. It connects with all generations.

[@michaelsrowland]

Do you mean The Beatles music?

[@dahliafully]

@@michaelsrowland his own work as well though. It spans multiple generations because he was and is, in fact, himself influenced by multiple generations and styles of music and it all comes through.

[@edwin3138]

I love how vulnerable Stephen Colbert can show himself to be...truly authentic guy!

[@zorglub667]

stephen being star struck, and paul being adequately hit with the awkwardness of that and just still reacting to that like anyone would...somehow, that all makes a lovely mix. very nice interview. thank you.

[@benjones6030]

Current artists could learn a lot from Paul McCartney on how to conduct themselves.

[@ProSpart117]

Steve.... I’ve hear you talk about that song and how it impacted you is such a hard time in your adolescence, I could still hear that pain while you asked Paul that question. By far, you’re the best/most genuine late night talk sho host modern history....

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Colbert is in his early 50's, 1974 was his childhood not adolecence.

[@willritter4076]

Colbert is the best... he absolutely crushes Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah. I do like Bill Maher as well though.

[@crashyyy4116]

@@ingriddubbel8468 Yeah, he was 10, which makes it that much worse.

[@mt22201]

It’s interesting, though, that Stephen described the song’s effect on him a bit differently in this interview than in his discussion with Anderson Cooper. He told Anderson the song reminded him of his family tragedy, but he told Paul it reminded him of the innocent time immediately before that. Maybe it affects him differently on different days, depending on the mood he’s already in. It’s funny how the mind works.

[@flickercrab5704]

@@mt22201 speaking of, 'funny how the mind works', I am constantly amazed at how people can just conveniently forget that Paul McCartney died in 1966 & the man who lives as Paul was the look alike contest winner. This interview says something much different when you know the background. Recently, John Oliver reminded everyone that this Paul McCartney stepped into the life of the original McCartney in 1966. Also, people forget that the Loc Ness monster hoax was a deathbed confession, yet it was such a money maker they decided to keep the hoax alive. People are so manipulative.

[@D.S.Torr14]

I love this man so much. Hes so humble, even after being the biggest rockstar in the world

[@subg8858]

Humble my ass

[@glennoc8585]

There arent many humble Rockstars Paul is not humble.

[@peteaxe2067]

@@subg8858 how

[@4orrcountry]

McCartney just couldn't actually be humble, right? Because YOU wouldn't be humble if you were a major rock star, right?

[@AtriMukherjee-yi6sy]

@@peteaxe2067 has

[@karenmattingly9563]

He's not only a crush from youth, his music is sweet therapy. Touches on issues no therapist or educator can reach. He's still a kid underneath,

[@olskzeri2723]

No, "Sir Paul" is still William underneath this role he have been playing since late 1966.

[@olskzeri1491]

I apologize for my rude behaviour, I had unknowingly fallen into this childish conspiracy theory. I now realize that Paul is indeed still alive.

[@olskzeri2723]

"Sir Paul" is really a William behind his role of "Paul McCartney" that he have played since late 1966.

[@Hangrid1]

I like his honesty, and am fascinated by the answer. "I just did my job (what we all are paid for) and all the rest that comes with it is a bonus" is very deep. Its a multidimension of reasons why we do what we do. Changing perspectives its what define us as humans.

[@deborahrockhold7872]

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[@deborahrockhold7872]

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[@SuperNevile]

Cosmically Paul landed the "Dream Job" and made a great success of it..... not something many people can do........

[@BeatlemaccaAR]

I was 4 months pregnant when I saw Paul live ('93) and spent the entire show singing, sobbing, crying, hollering, dancing, recalling my first ever time listening to his voice so many years prior...then later that evening I was tremendously lucky to have the chance to stand a few feet from him backstage and wave at him... he waved back and smiled and those 5 seconds made me the happiest person on earth at the time. I cannot remotely imagine what it must feel like for him (and Ringo, and in their own time George and John) to feel that adoration and acknowledgement from SO many people, for SO many years. I reckon at times it must be really overwhelming to internalize you are the giver of so much joy and happiness all around the world...

[@katewells759]

I will never get tired of interviews with Paul! Touches my heart every time ❤

[@KK-yd1hh]

Paul McCartney's lack of pretense, his truthfulness so evident....he is fascinating to watch and easy to "love"- icon or no icon!p and Stephen's questions, rapport and equally honest approach made for a sort of intimacy rarely seen these days.

[@namogel67]

Hearing Band on the Run bring a well of warm emotion and memories of a summer as a child

[@marshwetland3808]

For me it was a particularly miserable teenage year, but I won't blame Paul or Wings for any of that.

[@jamesallen5591]

Same here. I was 11 years old and that song was everywhere. I still love it.

[@metoo9360]

@@jamesallen5591 I was 11 in 1974, which was a really good year. My dad helped coach our softball team to the 2nd straight year of 1st place, etc. etc. etc. But then the next year, 1975, my dad passed about 3 weeks before my 12th birthday. Then the next year, 1976 - I had just turned 13 and my brother took me to see Wings Over America, so that turned out to be a highlight of that year. Have seen him live many times since, and it is always a treat. So many good songs, too many to name how they touched my heart, and still do.

[@mt22201]

James Allen, I’m the same age as you. The 45 rpm single of Band on the Run was one of the first records I owned. It brings back memories of listening to the radio at camp in the summer of 1974.

[@Jjrmtv]

summer song, summer romance, happiness, bliss and joy.

[@jasonquinn2228]

I love that he's still a kid never forget that

[@coldwinter5710]

"I still don't believe it"...Love that!

[@candyvance2983]

Can he possibly be that humble and unpretentious? Love the band, and him since I was a teenager in the early sixty's.

[@olskzeri2723]

The Paul you love is the one that started out in the early sixties, not the one who replaced JPM late 1966 "as an already set up affair".

[@candyvance2983]

@@olskzeri2723 Da fuk you talking about? Never mind.

[@geminigreywolf6655]

I am so grateful I was able to see him live. When he was pulling into the venue, Fenway Park, he rolls down his window and sticks his head out waving and saying hi. Class act

[@olskzeri2723]

But you have only seen "Sir Paul" (William) pretending to be Paul McCartney in concert. People who have seen the REAL JPM with Fab four in concerts are more lucky than you are. Whenever William sings JPM/Fab four songs it technically counts as covers.

[@SelinaCat]

I am 32 years old. I have a green apple tattooed on the back of my neck because I had a very unstable childhood. The Beatles became that stability I never had. No matter what mood I was in, they had a song, or often an album I could put on to help me feel whatever I needed to feel at that moment. No other musician can take you from pop to psychedelic, to soulful, to country to metal. I could rely on them everytime. I'm a John fan because like me he was a bit nuts. Still, I'm here because I wouldn't have John without Paul. Stephen , I get you man.

[@DevoBassGirl]

Imagine being a young Paul starting his solo career and being like, "I need to pay the bills. Hrmmm, band...on...the...run. Let's see if that works." Kind of like how the melody for "Yesterday" appeared in a dream. Frickin' genius. :-)

[@roshambo187]

Colbert was so nervously star struck. 😂 It was so cute! 😊

[@timothyturner8634]

No Colbert is totally in on the Billy/Paul game. Olivia Harrison greets him at the Concert for George as"Hello Billy" and Dana Garvey affectionately calls him Billy twice in a very short video. Disclosure is rolling out. William wants the world to know that He wrote all those tunes from Sgt Peppers on.

[@SpaceCattttt]

If you're as famous as Paul is, you can't stop and take in how much you mean to everyone. You'd lose your mind within 30 minutes.

[@buddyneher9359]

@grimble respectfully, how old are you? Paul and the Beatles mean more than you could imagine to people of my generation (baby boomers). Not superficial. And yes, he or anyone could have been homeless. We can thank whatever twists of fate put him where he was, for enabling his contributions to our lives.

[@charliemisch7325]

Not even close dude. Paul is an absolute untouchable legend and always will be. Listen to The Beatles when you get a chance, why don't ya.

[@margoelizabethmiller]

Exactly, teppo. Paul means so much to me that I could never convey it to him.

[@dailybls]

@grimble you sound like you have emotional problems.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@grimble Emotional problems doesn't just refer to feelings, you know? It's also a nicer way of saying that someone has mental health issues...

[@ssy12335]

Just love the honesty here. Paul is so rare in his down to earth attitude. And Stephen, just the best. Check out Paul on James Corden. Now THAT was special.

[@chipgaasche4933]

Stephen sucks.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

@@chipgaasche4933 Cool edge.

[@chipgaasche4933]

@@the_minimalistic_adventure ?? Make a point, please.

[@ryguyboi5333]

Chip Gaasche I hate him too but that episode with Paul was amazing

[@ip795]

I never knew he was such a lovely guy!!! Pure soul.

[@olskzeri2723]

William is not pure in any shape or form.

[@henrygucci360]

That’s such a powerful and sad question, the thought that Paul McCartney may not ever know how impactful his songs rest dear to our hearts

[@johnbaldock6353]

WOW! Really sorry for Stephen losing his dad and brothers. Very sad. Sending you love from England

[@jollyheartjen]

Paul is just the best. He always has a great attitude. He's still cool, kind and honest. I love him so much and listen to The Beatles channel on Siriusxm everyday! Love u, Paul. ❤ Uncle Albert is my favorite song.

[@mrfester42]

I've loved the guy as well since 1964 (I'm an original Beatlemaniac in my early 60s!) but he's not as honest as you think he is. I am NOT trying to put him down because like all original Beatlemaniacs, to me he's like a brother that I've never met. Unless you grew up while the Beatles were together you can never really know the depth of feeling we had, and still have, for those guys. Paul does tend to revise history to make himself look even better than he is. He doesn't have to lie to make himself look good because he is a generally very nice person and he's given the world more happiness than probably anyone else in the 20th century but, for some reason, he stretches the truth a lot. Maybe it's insecurity or maybe his ego is bigger than most and all the great things he's done aren't enough in his own mind. I think it may be both but who knows? In the end, I think that of all four of them, he's handled his fame the best and has managed to stay relatively more mentally healthy and level headed than the other three but he's not the blameless angel that a lot of people make him out to be. I would say these same kind of things about my real brother if necessary but I still love the guy.

[@scottbaxendale323]

Paul is a genuinely nice guy.

[@HalisIstanbullu]

Writing this on 25 September 2019 and watching this does my heart and soul a whole lotta good to see that there's still such beauty in this world.

[@charlier711]

Stephen, this is the best question Paul has ever been asked - no kidding. I've seen dozens of interviews with him and no one has ever asked him that, and it's applicable to all of us he has touched deeply. Thanks for that and Happy 60th bday!

[@kgs42]

Great music, great band, great man, good man.

[@ErikKnear]

I love questions like that. They really can't be answered, just acknowledged, but it's so much better than a 'fluff' question.

[@geraldinehigginsburke7170]

Band on the run.! How do you even begin to write such a beautiful fantastic memorable song.. He is still a down to earth person so lovely to listen to his ordinariness even though his writing and musicianship is extraordinary. I'm not a person to ever be in awe of anyone. My father used to tell us' Don't make little God's of anyone ' but he has come close for me. Thank you for the music and memories Paul.

[@Andrew-ve9ls]

i love that he understood the complexity of the conversation, he also had/has people he admires as well and feels the same way about

[@rundoetx]

The soundtrack to my youth, and it still resonates in me today. Thanks John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

[@oskarmac14]

We’re so fortunate to have Sir Paul in our lives, in this particular moment of time. He’s a genius ( along with John, George, Ringo) without a doubt. I own every recording he’s made, himself and with others. Just amazing.

[@schwindsichtigaderechte5293]

I wonder how many young people were introduced to Paul McCartney through this particular show. I remember when he played the half time show at the Super Bowl in 2005 and some people were asking, "Who is that guy?" And I was like, "How can you not know Paul McCartney of the Beatles, greatest Band in history?" We have to treasure the music they gave us.

[@parcirecords]

i am a young guy and i got the beatles music spoon fed to me at an early age :). but you are right i saw a lot of comments to at that time and i had same response! edit: have to say i was more of stones fan when i was a child maybe because i saw them live in 1995.

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Schwindsichtiga a lot of us grew up with The Beatles bcuz of our parents.. I for one am too young to probably know them and like their music but I do.

[@parcirecords]

@@no1nestandsalone387 you're never to young ! ;)

[@metoo9360]

@@no1nestandsalone387 I was exposed to the Beatles and 60's rock in general from my 5 older siblings, and I thank the stars and God above for that!

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Im old and skipped over the Beatles.

[@thetomschaeffer]

what a gem of a human being - love PM.

[@machiel5888]

He looks wonderful ❤️

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

So kind, caring and humble. I have loved him since I was 11 when he was on The Ed Sullivan Show. He is down to earth, funny and such a wonderful man. LOVE YOU FOREVER, PAUL.

[@OlskZeri-qm4ce]

The Paul you saw at the Ed Sullivan show was the real James Paul McCartney. William the replacement is not a wonderful man or down to earth. William is in love with himself and he is a high up player for the Illuminati.

[@JMDewald]

@@OlskZeri-qm4ce I've got a bridge to sell you

[@TheCream14]

He's always been such a nice/decent guy. Humble and honest.

[@olskzeri2723]

Ha ha ha ha. Read up on the "Linda tapes" if you think William is such a wonderful man.

[@susieb8661]

Probably the best question ever asked of Paul McCartney.

[@martiemc8398]

His humility and down to earthness just fills my heart and makes him greater still❤️🥰😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iwjmp]

Being just a 20 year old, I feel so lucky to be alive at the same time Paul and Ringo (well even George before 2001) exist, and hear all these conversations in almost real time, all their thoughts, their humor that’s still the same, their voices, Ringo and his obsession with peace and love and emojis lmao it’s just a blessing. Gosh I don’t want them to ever leave

[@yensilluap]

I enjoyed watching all of these interviews. Paul always comes across as such a nice, ordinary man.

[@gregdahlen4375]

ordinary people perhaps aren't as articulate or witty

[@yensilluap]

@@gregdahlen4375 I suppose that's true! I guess I know lots of ordinary people who aren't really so ordinary - they're just not famous!

[@allanhoffman6367]

The guy has humility, grace and elegance. Those traits are rarely seen in the “look at me” world we live in today.

[@olskzeri1476]

Dude you are trying to apply JPM's personality on "Sir Paul" (William). It doesn't work. Real Paul could described that way, but not cold, lying, arrogant and in love with himself William. William is a very good example of a "LOOK AT ME" person. The "failed musician" that replaced JPM late 1966 cannot stand that most fans would choose real Paul over him in a heartbeat once the truth is out.

[@bttrfly-wngs]

God bless you, Paul ❤️ thank you so much

[@scottrowe533]

That _was_ a very thoughtful question from Stephen. And an equally thoughtful answer on Paul's part. This is great late night television of the sort we don't often see these days. Thank you.

[@Tarotiste]

The Interviews that Mr Colbert does are so real, and emotional and intelligent it brings me back here constantly. No one else does interviews like this right now. Thank you. I appreciate you asking questions people actually care about.

[@alexahenderson1044]

I love Paul McCartney so much. I saw him live with my dad in 2009 and my dad was crying to much and so was I. It’s such a core memory for me and my dad. It took my dad back to his childhood in the 60’s and it took me back to a place that I didn’t necessarily exist in but it just does something to me

[@DanielFranco-nt9ze]

I Love The Beatles and Sir Paul McCartney your one of The Best Singer and you play the guitar very good

[@olskzeri2723]

William's real telent is playing the piano.

[@mspeggylee4214]

Watching the Beatles for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show, and now, a lifetime, decades, later. I'm even, more captivated by most musical, magical, mystical , marvelous mastros - Paul John George Ringo

[@twofromfive1280]

steven hit the nail on the head with his question and how songs are part of our lives and moments of our lives. Music is there for our best times and is also there to help carry us through our worst. I read a story once that paul was stopped at some middle of nowhere has station by some fans who recognized him. He took the time to talk to them and take photos then was on his way in his pickup truck. Such a gift to music and humanity.

[@GB-TX]

Sir Paul, what a dear ❤️

[@cinnamar]

He is amazing, I’m 33 and go crazy about him. My dad got me into the Beatles and listening to him and the band their songs brings back memories of me as a little kid listening to them with my dad. Love Paul McCartney.

[@deealfaro-baeza8314]

Paul McCartney is adorable on this show, god, he does remind me of a child in many ways.

[@regalsage]

Paul is ONE OF A KIND. We love you.

[@terrietravis3203]

Words could never express the love I feel for this beautiful man and what he has done for the world!!

[@jonesba2004]

Maybe I’m Amazed. That song gets me every time. My wonderful late husband said that he wished he (my husband) had written it for me. He didn’t have to write it. He lived it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@anonymusum]

That´s a wonderful remembrance. He really must have loved you.

[@jonesba2004]

anonymusum Awww... thank you, yes, I believe he did! And I certainly loved him. Still do! ❤️❤️❤️

[@anonymusum]

@@jonesba2004 I loved to read your lines cause it remembered me what a treasure love is. I´m really delighted for you.

[@moodiblues2]

Paul and the guys, produced the music that forms the soundtrack to my life’s story

[@etownrule]

Paul embodies the humanity to strive for.

[@olskzeri2723]

No. "Sir Paul" (William) embodies everything that is wrong with humanity. He have lied who he is ever since late 1966 when he joined Beatles "as an already set up affair".

[@etownrule]

@@olskzeri2723 lol, is this about the Paul is dead conspiracy based on random lyrics and nothing else? You're funny, but even if true, it says nothing about the character of the guy we have been hearing from for 40+ years. We'd know less about the alleged previous guy.

[@mcluvin28x]

Poor Stephen 😔 I could tell he couldn't help but reminisce about his brothers & late father. But he also has a huge star infront of him he's interviewing so he keeps his composure. Great interview Colbert!

[@yokie52]

Two gentle, sweet men. We so need more of them in our world.

[@RenataMonteiroL]

This interview was amazing!! This part in particular brought tears to my eyes. But what a nice interview to watch!

[@lee48lee68]

I have goosebumps. ❤️ Paul McCartney.

[@morpheuszzz662]

I wish this interview could have been a sit-down, two or three-hour thing. Great interview by Colbert. McCartney is gracious and down to earth.

[@taylormartyn]

That is one of the best questions ever asked. And the way it was asked . . . Took my breath away. Bravo!

[@hridi_]

this is the first time I have heard Stephen bringing up the tragedy on his own

[@lmc2375]

Energies, their flow, create reciprocated emotions. It is not a one-way street. What you give you will receive so, give it your all for that universal well being flow of good. And realize deeply, the magnitude of energy this man has contributed/fed to the entire world. It is a lifeline ... we all feed one another. I recall how powerful it was to hear him sing "Yesterday" then all joined in ... it was the equivalent of universal electricity, transcending, elevating ... the kind that could change the world if we could just harness those fleeting moments to retain the power. May he live to at least a 100 in the good shape he still is in. God bless you, Sir Paul McCartney. I forever, thank you.

[@dmlevitt]

I could not admire and love Paul more. what a stellar singular person.

[@ruaiririddell3093]

Colbert is a beautiful soul

[@bibibernardi1570]

omg I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[@LaniAnne402]

What a sweet and humble man. Love Paul McCartney. 💞🙏🏻

[@swalterstennis]

He’s incredibly charming, sincere, humble and entertaining.

[@olskzeri2723]

No, "Sir Paul" (William) is just a arrogant lying and cold old man. And do not put the word "humble" in the same sentense at him. While William is in love with himself JPM was humble and appreciated his fans.

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

You should have seen the real James Paul McCartney (1942-1966).

[@Shaunte0620]

I watch this over, and over again. Stephen shared a very deep, painful part of his life to us. Simply sitting in front of a very cool, guy. PAUL has changed lives.

[@louisep4805]

Band on the Run was such an uplifting song and I am so glad it made Stephen happy that summer before his family tragedy happened, and I hope he can visit that happy time before that happened and his good memories of his family when he hears the song now. Life is so unfair for that to happen to him and his family :(((

[@acm1350]

Louise- Really? Have you ever read the lyrics to "Band on the Run"? It is a fantastic song, but not what I would call uplifting. If you want an uplifting WINGS song, "Listen to What the Man said" would be a much better choice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gInEZ4aQoLihqK8

[@louisep5178]

It is uplifting to me it's the chords and tempo and arrangement. Not really analysed the lyrics but the cover was fun too didn't they have Michael Parkinson on the cover? I love the other songs too.

[@briangrosso14]

I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW. I HOPE THESE MAN ARE LIFE LONG FRIENDS❤😂

[@bopax4317]

Stephen, as a comedic host, you also have the ability to reach into my heart...and make me laugh, which is really good medicine. Thanks

[@mrdeliberate8866]

I love how he says he's still that little kid. I just love it.

[@olskzeri2723]

What "Sir Paul" (William) hinted at is that he is not Paul McCartney in private. In private he is William.

[@JALUPIify]

I want to go back and live the 60's when the best music of all time was fresh and new.

[@AKDarkKnight78]

Ok, i'm crying now for Sir McCartney's response. I love you, man. Thank you!

[@olskzeri2723]

But it is mostly lies from the mouth of "Sir Paul" (William).