Paul McCartney: Parkinson Show December 2005

Paul McCartney appears on ITV's Parkinson Show on December 17th, 2005.

[@01BIW]

English interviewers are typically so much better than American interviewers. No fluff or garbage. Just good reasonable conversation. I appreciate it very much.

[@kdmdlo]

And if you listen to Radio 4, you'll find their news questioners are so much better than those in the US (who regularly give politicians a pass).

[@frannsh5100]

At some point the U.K. wasn’t as ‘owned’ as the US but since effing haloween and McDonald’s came sailing over here , things have steadily got worse.. the U.K. is simply USA annexe now…

[@georgianwindow]

Mr Parkinson is one of the top interviewers if not the best on TV pity we all get old and have to go off and sell insurance for the elderly well I haven't I sell them clothes and scarves, but then I've got a shop in Durham

[@zapkvr0101]

Well to be fair, they did invent the language.

[@catscan2022]

Depends who the interviewer is. The newer breed of chat show hosts (Graham Norton, alan carr and Jonathan Ross) are all about getting a laugh - boosting their own egos rather than getting the most out of their guests. That's why the bee gees walked out of Clive anderson show. The world has lost a true professional in michael parkinson. Rip ❤

[@megachebu]

"Forever and ever people will be singing and whistlening your songs in a thousand years time". Amen

[@mrmikeh-nv7cq]

Amen indeed!!👍✌🎸🎵🎶🎹

[@rolandrat8913]

Please NO!

[@rolandrago8938]

Oh... Hello priest! :D

[@keithpix]

Brings tears to my eyes

[@josesunnygumaro7115]

The coming of the 4 idols & their Beatles music changes the whole world that last forever

[@likespurple2261]

He's asked to play guitar and sing, and he says he's not really prepared--PAUL MCCARTNEY--who has been doing just that his whole life, is not prepared enough in his mind. It shows you the level of his professionalism and desire to give the maximum to his audience. Each time Parkinson compliments him, he smiles shyly, looking away a bit--after all these years, still so humble, still so down to earth. You've got to love that man!

[@morganahoff2242]

@@rtotalminer1816 You nailed it. As a musician, you realize you're always in the middle. There's always someone way better than you, and someone who's got so much they can learn from you. I think that's what's kept Paul McCartney humble, is he sees that in life too. No matter how high you rise, no matter what you accomplish, in reality you're still right in the middle.

[@ericcrowder714]

as another scouser says "humble my arse" He is so far up his own its embarrassing.

[@scottharrison3391]

Yes, Parkinson was right. Paul's songs will live on for a 1000 years.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Amen!😎. God Bless. ☮

[@comediansactorsandall2502]

And more

[@charwest9449]

Paul McCartney Forever!

[@linsqopiring6816]

If your comment is 9 years old and I'm just responding to it now, then I think Paul's music could go on forever.

[@zephyrquartz]

Paul's such a sweetheart. At the end you can see the gratitude and delight in his eyes when Parkinson tells him people will be singing his songs in a thousand years' time. To those who say this is not the real Paul, all you need do is look in his eyes at that point to know the truth. He's a gentle soul who has had to learn to be guarded. And what jewels he has given the world from his heart!

[@mallard4998]

Of course he's the real Paul, absolutely no doubt. Anyone who says he isn't is an attention seeking fool!

[@joemarshall4226]

@@mallard4998 His German daughter doesn't think so.....

[@pearljammm4093]

If he is not real, the fake one was very talented too… what a luck 😂

[@charwest9449]

Never truer words were spoken. Paul is a sweetheart.

[@scottandrewbrass]

@@joemarshall4226 His German daughter?

[@colinfrance6926]

What a fabulous talent. And so down to earth. A great fella Paul.

[@linsqopiring6816]

Yes the talent and he's also a great person, that's exactly what I was thinking alot in this inverview.

[@mrjamescurry]

That compliment at the end from Parky, says it all. We will never know these times again people. How lucky we are.x

[@MickeyT54]

You can really see the affection and respect these two men have for each other.

[@devilandmouse]

Oh Paul. I love you. He was so relaxed and sweet in this interview. Every interview he does with Parky is like this.

[@sqwuade]

I've never heard Paul say a mean thing about anyone, he's a top-notch type of guy.

[@nigelgreenwood9010]

And maybe that's why he comes across as insincere.

[@carlosi1972]

Forever and ever, people will be singing and whistling your songs in a thousand years time. Man, you can truly see in Paul's eyes that he was moved by that statement!

[@magicelliotth]

He is just completely special. An amazing man

[@embecker9318]

Paul being so moved at the end by Parky’s comment on his music being whistled in a thousand years 💕 I’ve watched a lot of interviews with Paul and I’ve not seen that. Beautiful ❤️

[@SharMess]

Paul McCartney is the cream of the crop as a songwriter and performer! I've had the great fortune of seeing him live twice in my life. First time was with the Beatles on Aug 28, 1966 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles (the evening BEFORE their last show at Candlestick Park, San Francisco). I still have my ticket stub. I have EVERY album and I became a semi professional musician largely because of the musicianship of the Beatles and learning how to sing good harmony by picking out each of their parts. I saw Wings in 1990 and was floored at how much he loves to please the audience and gave us a great show with his massively powerful vocals. He has the power when he wants it and learned to scream from little Richard. I LOVE PAUL ♥

[@SharMess]

I love Paul!!!!

[@melodyelson3202]

☆ Thank you for sharing all the details... I'm thinking we should share this with friends and family ❤.. Brilliant learning about the past and beginning.. it's really dream like

[@elvinlategan9857]

The honesty of this guy - at the end he gets emotional there . What a super fellow

[@sunking2001]

I love all the Beatles and have seen Paul 7 times. He has always shown "absolute class"...no matter when and no matter where...always classy.

[@paulietherabbit4932]

The feeling when you've spent nights and days twisting your brain to find some way of making some money and to break through the borders to see the man and then you ran into a comment like this. Well, no point of being jealous, that's just how it is))))) It's great that some people can have that joy))))))))

[@johnkennedy5799]

Total chills when he play Blackbird.

[@BROADTRAIN1979]

Paul deserves to have the life hes got as he worked hard for it, he started with nothing from hamburg to have his reward to day, it wasnt handed on a plate like most of these five minute x factor wonders! they will never go down in history unlike paul A top notch musician songwriter composer! he inspired me to play the guitar. Long live paul good luck to you and keep on rocking mate !!!

[@johnhamill8687]

Right on.

[@454aubrey]

BROADTRAIN1979 He inspired me to not only work on learning guitar, but also play piano more than I have in years. I play piano sometimes 5 or more hours a day.

[@Roostermania2010]

Hey Aubrey :) All you gotta do now is pick up some drumming & the flugelhorn (like Sir Paul) and you'll be good to go!! *lol*

[@patcola7335]

Just hope that Paul turns to Jesus while he is still living and breathing. It is the Lord who holds every one of our breath in his hand.

[@crlguitar1]

He still has more class than most people of 'celebrity'.....I admire his humility during this interview. He has always been a favorite song writer and performer since I was about 14 years old... Being almost 68 now that is a long long time!

[@bettechic5052]

What a Legacy the BEATLES have left us ..sooooo right ..they will be singing these songs FOREVER !!

[@breaker6767]

I Love Paul McCartney. He has an awesome personality ( love it) and he is so great musician, the best ever!

[@bootyclaw]

He just has it all. Genius.

[@kevinbaldwin3556]

bootyclaw pl

[@andysayers5158]

bootyclaw The person's sitting to the left hand side of Sir Paul McCartney have any idea who he is ! ! ! , sitting next to a true living legend, Lennon McCartney will go down as one of the best composers of music ever ! ( Blackbird singing in the dead of night ) the man's a genius full stop.

[@natalieb16]

I love the Beatles! Paul McCartney is my hero! Absolute Legend!

[@kevinbaldwin3556]

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[@dewijones3849]

Found this interview quite moving. What a lovely bloke.

[@tiablue9106]

Aww, I love when Paul smiles! Somehow he is still cute to me lol

[@temarybaltazar]

Tia Blue somehow?!

[@lidiamori739]

he´s so cute omg

[@judyledbetter3915]

Tia Blue, Amen!😎. God Bless. ☮

[@meetyouallthere]

The Beatles are eternity.

[@allymayful]

Still as cute as ever. Such a lovely man. So thrilled he still shares himself with us. He is surrounded by [reminding us of] so many great memories of a brilliant time in our lives - for us oldies, that is.

[@warwick802]

I started automatically smiling when he played black bird, Sir Paul McCartney is a godsent.

[@johnblake3302]

Fantastic Paul! You were only waiting for this moment to arrive..... great man!

[@roberthoule9693]

Paul McCartney is a wee bit older than me, but I remember the Ed Sullivan show and the beginnings of Beatlemania! I love Paul, that's right; I love him, ya, ya, ya!

[@deborahcrossley525]

Love him. He is funny and down to earth .

[@bsharporbflat8378]

This guy should be a role model for the next 20000 generations

[@user-ke6vn6qn2x]

paul mccartney!! respect you^^ i hope you are always healthy and alive for a long time..

[@FutureAbe]

Chaos and creation in the backyard is very excellent album

[@dalemac7796]

Greatest POP music ever, combined with some of the best Rock as well

[@hollybischoff7490]

Thank The Good Lord for Sir Paul for what he gave the world and made it a better world. God Bless You and your Family.

[@Parknest]

Sir Paul is an absolute legend.

[@systemler44]

Mccartney absolute legend...rip parky

[@pavement422]

One word: legend. Oh and genius too...

[@Monkeypole]

A proper genius musician comes once every few decades... The Beatles had several of them in one band. Crazy to think that.

[@judyledbetter3915]

@@Monkeypole Amen!😎. God Bless. ☮

[@brersam9473]

That’s two words

[@MickiB_Is4916]

I'm with Paul on the dog and cat thing for sure..my fave out of the four big Beatles/Paul fan

[@Pauldjreadman]

I agree on the fur. If they want him to play there, they know what they have to do?

[@The15secondsOfame]

Always loved that lad, still do.❤

[@discosycosasdyc7287]

Sir Paul McCartney, greatest musician, great human being, so humble. Regards from Guatemala, PEPE LUARCA

[@david8157]

Paul always gives me a warm glow in my heart centre any time I see him interviewed or playing

[@glasshalffull8471]

He's my favourite fab, love Wings, love his '80s stuff, I had to laugh here when the audience all but gave him a standing ovation for being handed the guitar.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Sir Paul Always Brings A Smile To My Face!😁. God Bless.

[@deehumphries8979]

Such a change in Paul since the '99 interview. Think Heather was wearing him down at this point. Glad he is happy now and still going strong. Luv u Paul!

[@barbaranelson8617]

Dee Humphries He still misses John too. Look at his eyes when he talks about him. He just looks so lost.

[@MrMoo272]

I love watching him play around with sounds in a casual manner, without performing on a stage. I wish he did it more often.

[@ketchup5344]

The great man himself. And Paul McCartney 😁 Legend 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💋✌🏽👍

[@Yimello]

Unbelievable song writing talent on that stage. One of them wrote Yesterday, the other wrote Black Bin Bags.

[@barbaranelson8617]

He looks so lost when he talks about John. He obviously still misses him.

[@m.st.6657]

Even more now that he's old, I think...

[@Halliday7895]

losing a best friend brother abruptly violently never leaves you.

[@comediansactorsandall2502]

@@Halliday7895 😓

[@JoanneJaworski]

How could he not still miss him? That was such a shock to the world but had to be a huge trauma to Paul.

[@philippecal6787]

He's an Angel

[@judyledbetter3915]

He Sure Is!😇. God Bless.

[@johnkennedy5799]

Anyone else get a bit of a shiver when he played Blackbird?

[@markwilkinson508]

Paul McCartney is Uber gifted. Period!

[@SOMSebster]

GuitarLicks2012 Another word for very/extremely (if the capital is confusing you, he doesn't mean the business Uber)

[@johnnykennedy4669]

I teared up a bit when he played "Blackbird"

[@bazwookie]

one hell of a nice fellow .paul.never lost his liverpool humour.brilliant talent that we dont see these days .beatles music still so strong after 55 years .top that

[@jameswhitby2970]

what a lovely guy. never seen this 2nd Parkinson appearance before

[@MissFeline]

Parkinson what a class talk show host, miss this show❤️ fantastic interview❤️

[@scottharrison3391]

Classy genius who also has a conscience.

[@surfguy87]

"people will be whistling your songs in a thousand years time......" - Fair play to Parkinson, he pulled that one out of nowhere and you can tell he that Paul appreciated it.

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

Paul McCartney has still got a very strong vocal range. And @ Paul McCartney Age , His Legacy Continues To Grow. One question Please, " Where Is the Other Legend Ringo Starr. Thanks for your sharing this with us all...with ❤ from England UK 🇬🇧 to - America 🇬🇧

[@rogert.drolet-videosouveni2433]

Michael Parkinson was a great journalist & interviewer!

[@ethanabelar]

"How many of you have tried to learn blackbird? Hmm... A lot of you? And you all got it wrong!" - Sir Paul McCartney When he said that in his show I pretty much died.

[@454aubrey]

GuitarLicks2012 Deppending on your age, you could possibly try a couple semesters of Choir class. It helped me learn harmony and parts of melody. You also learn how to use your diafram to sing. If anything, play instruments and that will always be just as important. I've decided to learn guitar as I build up my piano skills.

[@gdfggggg]

ethanabelar I'm not boasting but I can play blackbird and sing it very easily 👍🏻

[@gdfggggg]

MorbidManMusic naa, you might laugh at me 😩

[@spy1965]

I made it semi-blackbird, kinda like McCa made semi-Bach...lol

[@matthewvaughan9234]

He said the same thing at his show last year

[@througheverything]

What an amazing interview, I just didn’t want it to end

[@MRGTR-94]

Great interview! Go on Macca!

[@patabramsabrams4052]

oh Macca is so good looking and I love his smile

[@paulmorphy6187]

'Wirrel the squirrel...a deep philosophical tale' that was so funny...great sense of humour

[@mikeoakley7470]

None better. Glad I grew up with the music of The Beatles and of McCartney. And glad that I got to see him in concert in Atlanta with good friend and music aficionado, Chuck Chandler!

[@davewoods3849]

in a word,hes the best,seems such a nice fella,wish he lived next door to me

[@___David___Savian]

It's true. The robots that will replace humanity WILL be singing Paul's and John's songs a thousand years from now.

[@paulc5935]

Whoever these other two guests are They were in the presence of greatness How lucky

[@michaelkime7947]

Paul will be remembering Michael Parkinson today. RIP Parky.

[@peter22564]

Two really really special people thanks mum and dad for bringing me into the world in 1964 proud to be brought up with these two legends orson Welles Muhammad Ali billy Connolly and robin Williams and more party two unbelievable cvs live love leave a legacy well played macca well played parky

[@loZoneranger560]

Lovely man and a gift to the world. (But I nearly jumped when he mentioned Heather Mills!)

[@dedrajade5394]

The definition of a gentleman.. I’m still in love with him♥️

[@AstrosElectronicsLab]

Well, The Beatles did shape the musical nation back in the day. Every man and his dog copies them to this day with tributary bands, etc..

[@Doug5524]

what a great interview thanks to you both

[@ZER0--]

Parky is on The Wings album cover "Band on the Run".

[@stevefreary7449]

Oh Sir Paul ! Forever The Best ! ! So Down To Earth But Played Into Space !!!

[@karenlaferney8008]

Thank you very much for this.

[@reddevil9554]

Thanks for posting this. Not actually seen this one before. I didn't know he went on Parkinson for a second time, I've only seen the one where he was on it on his own.

[@lindadonofrio6324]

Love Macca standing up for the animals!! And he looks lovely doing it…

[@Lisawrit]

Great show! He still makes me laugh, after all these years. And that "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" album should be in every fan's collection. It also has the ballad from the movie The Lake House...called This Never Happened to Me Before.

[@bts100]

Love how proud he looks at 17:15. And rightly so. What a legend.

[@AstrosElectronicsLab]

Yeah, well, with a net worth of $1.2 billion, I'd be proud, too. Lol.

[@JoanneJaworski]

@@AstrosElectronicsLab the money is a side benefit, but his soul was meant to create, write and sing beautiful songs...and he has! He did it for the love of music when he didn't have money.

[@AstrosElectronicsLab]

@@JoanneJaworski I know that, I was just saying...

[@Nyck461]

Nice interview. Good to hear that Paul and John spent time together when still very young.

[@oneoneone5]

Paul was on top of his game here.

[@boulakhraskhennouf1510]

Legend man alive.

[@zapkvr0101]

Vale Mike. Thanks for everything

[@thinkforyourself828]

So few can handle the level of fame that he has experienced. He was built for it.

[@fervazgom]

Qué tío más grande! un genio irrepetible! que nos dure mucho mucho mucho!

[@giuseppe9145]

Brilliant..Met him at the De lane lea studios way back in 77

[@zancraft7865]

Paul with problems are better than 99% of now days musicians.

[@birdhasflown1]

I could listen for hours

[@welshdragon2008]

Sir Paul. The legend that is still living. Im honoured to live in your shadow.

[@jbaumun]

Wow . This is great . Would love to meet & talk with him some day . Thanks for posting !

[@megmo05]

That was bloody fantastic

[@ethelmaribondo4244]

Paul McCartney is ever the higher, the artist the more important fom America.

[@incredingo]

a thousand years time, yes it will still be there.

[@deborahcrossley525]

Legend .

[@adaml4752]

1000 years time - that made'm happy ey

[@hilltopviewer8204]

I'm afraid that's all we've time for! The other guests should have feckin' walked off! Bad timing! he!he! It remind's me of that song, I'm Walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin' , The song that I really loved from Paul was 'Like Dreamer's Do' the Lennon/McCartney composition, a cool tune from your Decca session from 1st January 1962 with Pete Best. Your vocals have such a yearning and a cry out that when I hear it up full blast, it sounds so refreshing to hear! I'm only in my 40's but when I used to listen to the Decca sessions in my late teens, it was a great feeling to hear music of a different kind to the millennial generation, that I'd never heard before only going to secondary school and being influenced by Paul and the earlier years with Pete, John and George. The photos from the book (a real thick book, full of dates from different venues and years) are unreal, in Der Dom Park in Hamburg against the steel and John and Stuart Sutcliffe up on the old van. I think it was Astrid Kircherr who took those photos with a Rolleicord? The winkle pickers! hay!hay! Gene Vincent style! Thanks for your Music Paul and the coolness and hip look that you portrayed.

[@capuleeet]

thank you for this interview, never seen it =)

[@McLen194042]

Great interview!