Paul McCartney Interview The Tonight Show Johnny Carson Give My Regards to Broad Street 1984

[@PascalRoss-y1i]

I have been a fan of the BEATLES, for generations.

[@MarkRinaldi-b6w]

The Beatles where a household name in the 70s, my grandpa had them on repeat while driving his truck.

[@elsbethmcewan633]

I am watching. Am 72 yrs old still love the Beatles.

[@joepeirmont6026]

Same here. ♥️🎶

[@joelewing4498]

+elsbethmcevan633: Me too, Liz. Mom grew up with Johnny in little Norfolk, Nebraska. Lived few doors down, they often walked to school together......as EVERYBODY walked to school then, she said....(expt. farm kids way out of town had a school bus). I've got all her old high school yearbooks, Johnny was kind of like the page-by-page "narrator" and it's been cool over the years to go back and see the funny things he wrote. RIP both of them. God Bless little Norfolk, Nebr. where I was Baptized '55 in the Methodist Church there, and spent every summer there for decades.

[@ellen672]

71 here. I remember it all.

[@CharlyRightNow]

Me 73!!

[@Cchan53]

Same here!

[@fionanicolson2021]

Paul McCartney was just so fabulous, and really handsome ❤❤

[@johnburns1902]

Is.

[@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!

[@tonyginnetti5828]

What a gem of an interview and there was NEVER, EVER ANYONE AS GREAT AS MR.CARSON!!!! Almost 20 years have passed since Johnny left us and his legacy will never fade away - there has never been a late night talk show host who can even be named in the same breath as Johnny!

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Who was he? I always heard about him. Was it like Saturday night live in the past?

[@JackKlumpass]

If Johnny met Johnny, I don’t think he’d have rated him!😂

[@history_lives6749]

it's actually a very bad interview. Johnny doesn't know a THING about Paul and the questions and comments are embarrassing.

[@mona2242]

Agree!

[@mona2242]

I was rather disappointed with the short, dry answers Paul gave . He was being funny but a bit too smug.

[@BX138]

My wife and I met Paul, while walking down the street in NYC in 2002. He was a super nice guy.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

He probably tells that same story.

[@BX138]

This is his version, "In 2002, in New York City, I was standing outside a restaurant, waiting for me mates, when this super nice couple walked by, and we talked for about 30 seconds."

[@Graham72]

That awesome!

[@CBHDK59]

you lucky son of a gun.

[@mmitzner1]

That’s back when you could just walk down the street in NYC and talk to the international famous. It’s difficult to believe 2022 was 22 years ago!!

[@fionanicolson2021]

Paul is a very cool guy❤❤❤

[@risingsunpsychothera]

Not awkward. British humor and Carson keeps up with his diplomacy. Love em both.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

Feb. 9, 1964 was the first time the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan. As I was screaming and dancing around the living room, my bewildered Dad looked at my Mom and said, "How could Ed do this to us"? It was a perfect night.

[@Gardosunron]

And here we are in 2022 and The Beatles are as big as ever. Love the audience reaction!

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Yeah, people liked silly little songs back then

[@garyneidhardt1362]

@@migueltrujillo5932

[@migueltrujillo5932]

@@garyneidhardt1362 Lol

[@JoseFernande]

Indeed!

[@michaelreardon3958]

Of course. And Paul will be 80 this year.

[@RandallGrubbs-r6h]

I was born in 1961, and I feel incredibly lucky to have lived with such wonderful music and musicians throughout my life! The Beatles, the Stones, Hendrix, and on and on and on! Thanks to musicians like Paul, their talent, dedication, and hard work has made all of our lives more enjoyable and meaningful than it would have without them! Thanks to all of them for what they do!

[@kenbranaugh8251]

Did someone say jimi Hendrix?;

[@n.v.1258]

Me too. I loved those wonderful days of great music. Can't listen to the music now. Great full for Amazon music.

[@lorenzoblum868]

Thank to the "real" musicians working behind the scenes...

[@allisonbenjamin2449]

Paul McCarthy has an incredible sense of humor and his timing is impeccable. And Johnny had to run to keep up!! Wonderful Clip!!!

[@curtb9567]

Paul McCartney did well too!

[@mrsmacca126]

Yes. That MacCrory did a good job

[@ottconsulting4499]

Scouser

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Paul McCarthy from The Bootles?

[@patsimaroney7965]

Paul has such a great sense of humor; love how Johnny was playing straight man for him without realizing it!

[@randyacuna3248]

The Beatles , the best music of the 20th century. Never again to be matched.

[@NoName-ge6wc]

They are in the conversation. Eagles. Bee Gees. Stones.

[@roseblake5803]

@@NoName-ge6wc-This one is easy….If not for the Beatles the others wouldn’t exist….Facts

[@NoName-ge6wc]

@@roseblake5803 not really. Beegees were famous years before the Beatles. Their harmonies inspired Paul and John. Google it.

[@mwilliamshs]

Can't match "best music of the 20th century" because, not sure if your know, but the 20th century has been over for quite a while

[@NoName-ge6wc]

@@roseblake5803 Bee Gees came before the Beatles. And the Beatles retired 1/2 century ago. Stones still out there making money. Beatles were what I would term a very good blues cover band. They borrowed heavily from that genre and with little to no accreditation. Surprised they were never sued for copyright infringement by Little Richard and Chubby Checker.

[@jayfilho18]

Wow, what a pleasure to be able to see the greatest talk show host of all time interview my favorite song writer and performer: two incredible legends…

[@dawnamorning7353]

It's 11:30pm and I'm up watching because Paul is always funny and uplifting. I love his quick wit!

[@jackstraw9244]

Paul is so funny, very quick witted.

[@tomharrison1849]

Not very.

[@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!

[@G.Danielle2911]

​​​​@@justiceforjamespaulmccartneyI believe this was one of the real Paul's body doubles before 1966. He had at least two or three body doubles who looked like him, cute and very nice persons compare to Billy Shears. After 1967, when Billy Shears (Faul) had permanently replaced the real Paul, the body doubles often represented him for interviews.. How to spot Paul and Faul? It's through their facial expressions, personalities and characters.

[@shable1436]

Wth are you ppl smoking? Paul is just being a butt here

[@justiceforjamespaulmccartney]

@@G.Danielle2911 No. This Paul is Billy. Paul died in 1966.

[@therealzilch]

In addition to being a rather good musician, Paul is and has always been a gentleman in the best sense. Bravo and thanks.

[@susandautrich2425]

Touche!

[@milannovakovic455]

Bullshit

[@asphaltcowboy7567]

Not as Good as John though...

[@mona2242]

@@asphaltcowboy7567both V good in their own way.

[@asphaltcowboy7567]

@mona2242 of course, both more than very good, John's just better, and I'm a big paul fan..

[@aramboodakian9554]

I was 8 going on 9 in February of 1964. The Beatles changed my trajectory in life!

[@brentsampson3114]

Johnny met his match that night.

[@prestonbealle8632]

I must be one of the last people alive who was in that audience at Ed Sullivan in 1964. I was 12 and now 72. I was on the aisle in the 5th row and showed up in the first shot after Ed waved his hand to introduce them.

[@KaiserBlade]

How cool.

[@davidgrizlyadams]

Wow man. Be thankful for that.

[@jaycee_baron]

Very cool, Preston.

[@meman6964]

Lots of us still out here kicking. I was 9 that night.

[@basilsimsuangco9164]

I watched it on TV at our neighbor’s house in Manila..visited Liverpool, The British Library and Apple Studio in London..June 2012

[@masshoudy8474]

Johnny Carson, no one has replaced him

[@chiwawa130]

Nobody has ever heard of you either.

[@slugoo6474]

What😂

[@friendlier]

I've never seen Johnny Carson nervous with a guest. It's kind of endearing.

[@JTRocks1]

Paul McCartney is not a typical guest. 🙂

[@chipgaasche4933]

Carson wasn't nervous.

[@jimjam51075]

Johnny was definitely off his normal footing. It was Johnny's segment to mess up. Paul had nothing to lose and little to gain for appearing. He knew he was there to promote an awful film and still had the audience in the palm of his hand. Paul could have laid one on top of Johnny's desk and the crowd would have booed Johnny for cleaning it up.

[@mikestevenson576]

@@chipgaasche4933 He was incredibly nervous. The picking of his teeth through the whole thing was all nerves. I don't know if it was so much that Paul was mega-famous as much as Johnny was uncomfortable with anything to do with the rock era, so here was an extremely high profile situation where Johnny might look incredibly unhip. And that's kind of what happened, imo.

[@gregsandell]

@@chipgaasche4933 I agree. Carson was not nervous. He didn't idolize Paul or The Beatles. If it was some hero of Johnny's when he was young he might get nervous. That's not The Beatles. Paul was nervous to meet The Everly Bros. Billy Joel was nervous when he met Paul. Carson was not nervous on this night.

[@maureenterlizzi6594]

Boy, do I miss Carson!!! Sick of the pablum we are served up today. Not a drop of class now!!! RIP Johnny.

[@vizyonE23R]

Craig Ferguson needs to come back

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I CUT my cable about 15 years ago! TV ROTS the brain.

[@WillTplaces]

Johnny was the peak of American-style class. Nobody has ever approached his charismatic presence.

[@JamesJones-mm2nm]

@@mr.blackhawk142 I just get it out of the air!

[@JohnnyJimsAZ]

The talk show hosts of today are political pundits who spent too much time complaining about politics then they do about celebrating this Country . They are not and will not ever come close to the class and conversation ability of Johnny Carson.

[@Dracsmolar]

Love them or hate them, The Beatles had one of the greatest impacts on the music scene in history.

[@vernpascal1531]

Why would anyone hate them? It's like saying you have no taste whatsoever in Music.

[@ohyeahbabyitson]

I love em.

[@frauleinmona]

Definitely *the* most influential rock group.

[@beatlefan713]

@@vernpascal1531not many but I’ve ran into a few and even one of my friends absolutely despised them and I don’t understand it and I tell him “if it weren’t for the Beatles you wouldn’t have the bands you like, because the Beatles inspired everyone that followed or even an influence of an influence, it still leads back to them” The Beatles changed not only the face of music forever, but our entire culture! And I’ll die on that hill.

[@marshwetland3808]

@@beatlefan713 Yeah, that's like hating JSBach - lol

[@MoneySavingVideos]

I was 14 in 1964, when in music class our teacher allowed someone to play a record from a new group. That is when my life changed forever.

[@Jim-pt8kk]

This may have been the greatest audience response ever on Carson.

[@williamashton9235]

The audience went nuts when Boy George was on in 1983.

[@lorenzoblum868]

Hysterical scatterbrains.

[@christiejohnston8538]

@@lorenzoblum868I was one of those “scatterbrained” teenagers. One of the greatest moments of my life was being in that audience.

[@debrachampagne7715]

​@@lorenzoblum868 numbnut

[@LollieVox]

My father gave me a “Beatles education” as a youth. We had every album & played the songs from a Beatles songbook! He used to tell me they came to America the year I was born. Love them so much!!!

[@taketwo-e5u]

Love it, 'a “Beatles education” ' Love your songs by the way.

[@LollieVox]

@@taketwo-e5u Oh thank you so much!

[@lawrenceklein3524]

It's March 22, 2024. I'm 72 years, and I remember seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. From that time on, music has really evolved, changed, and influenced the lives of millions of people globally!

[@Graham72]

That’s awesome

[@JamesLuciano-bf3id]

He is a class act it is not the same when they are by themselves

[@dcrabtree3984]

I turned 64 on 3/22

[@raymondmanderville505]

I remember that Sunday night watching the Ed Sullivan Show . I was 10 years old at the time & knew I was witnessing something special . The next day at school everyone was talking about it .

[@davidt8438]

Carson was the perfect example of a guy who knows how to interview a guest. He throws out many different ideas and questions and lets the guest pick where he or she wants to go. Always keeping his guest comfortable and not feeling pressured. Class act of which was attempted by many and some came close but he’s still the king of late night.

[@daleandrews3552]

You can tell the audience just adores him, as well they should. He's one of the most famous - and the best - musicians the World has ever known. I'm being as objective as I can. His musical talent along with John's was the powerhouse behind The Beatles, as everyone knows. He along with other musicians like John Williams, Glenn Miller, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and a handful of others will go down as the greatest composers of all time. I say that without any reservations.

[@Graham72]

Completely agree

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

👍

[@davidzaso9332]

George Harrison must be acknowledged as well👍

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Glen miller, oh yeah

[@canalaverdade.]

No! Paul is a popular musician, he is a very talented musician but not a genius. there are no geniuses in popular music. Geniuses only in erudit music.

[@markblaine8104]

"Yeah, I write my own material John " Priceless.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Yes if course Paul M needs NO one to write his music! A NATURAL TALENT Gift from God❤❤

[@johnsrous1616]

Spoken at the right time of the interview.

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

Who's watching in 2024? 60 years after that Ed Sullivan appearance?

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

@user-cn1hp2de6i You must do! How can you not? Weren't you charmed by Ringo twirling his drumsticks?

[@debbiemartin2026]

Me and I saw them on Sullivan. I went to a Bday party the same year and had a booklet I got that would be worth a lot if my little brother didn’t write all over it.

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

@@debbiemartin2026 Thanks Little Brother!

[@WonderfulHorseShoe-uf8qq]

Me lol from Newcastle UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@kenhoyer8601]

I saw them and also Elvis debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.

[@sydbarrett5]

Chris Farley did the best Paul interview.

[@cncsphere]

That was awesome.

[@BeliaLastes]

Remember when Chris Farley interviewed Paul McCartney on SNL remember? 😡🤬 Damnit I am such an idiot I can't believe I said that damn me anyhow 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@damianroberts4330]

Yeah, that was awesome.

[@Jantonov1]

He did and I think he was a bit more prepared than poor Johnny is here. lol

[@cncsphere]

@@Jantonov1 Paul took control in a very understated way. From blowing out Johnny's candle, to telling Johnny his Ed Sullivan story never happened, to calling him 'John', he let Johnny know he wasn't going to suck up to Johnny. I am a fan of Johnny, but this really seemed to thow him off. It seemed Johnny wanted to show Paul who was the boss but Paul politely was having none of it. I have never seen Johnny so off his game.

[@patriciarosemastromonico3870]

Been a fan since 1963!! I saw The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan's show as a little girl & fell in love with Paul McCartney!! Here I am 60yrs later & still in love with Sir Paul McCartney!!😊😊👏👏👏👏👏

[@lorenzoblum868]

Sometimes it can take the entire life to discover the trickery...

[@raiderdanCA]

I am so thankful that THE BEATLES great library of music came to be in my lifetime. I am convinced there will never be another group that has had the impact that they have. I cried when I learned of John's tragic death, and also the passing of George. But since Paul is "my guy", I cannot imagine how sad I will be the day he moves to play in Heaven. (and BTW, there is only ONE Ringo)

[@bobbystereo936]

Glad he finished the last Beatles song in 2023! Gonna be a sad day when there are no more Beatles on this earth.

[@tangois]

I was very sad when John was killed, the same when George died. I don't even what to think about when they both (Ringo and Paul) are gone, if I don't go first. They have been and are like family members to me and given so much happiness to me every time I listen to their Masterpieces.

[@bobbystereo936]

@@tangois The world will not be the same when they are all gone, the world will be a different place & not for the better. The fact that Now & Then became a #1 hit for them 53 years after they broke up is the reason why they are the Greatest group ever, period.

[@michaelzadell9063]

Unique interview with Paul. Carson took things anywhere but expected.

[@lorenzoblum868]

Johnny Carson plays the drums. Ringo Star "likes" to play the drums if you see what I mean...

[@youtoo2233]

Crazy even this has been nearly 40 years ago, time flies

[@markdinkel-uh2je]

God I know. Seems like 1992 wasn't that long ago & that was 32 years ago. Damn it's February 2024. God bless us all.

[@BrightSeaStar]

Thanks. God bless yoy too.@@markdinkel-uh2je

[@GarnetStencill]

i have been a Beatles fan since early 1964

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

One of the Greatest Musicians and Songwriters ever 😊😊

[@ottconsulting4499]

The greatest

[@lorenzoblum868]

Ignorance prevails....as usual.

[@Jen195152]

Aaaaaaannndddd, he’s still here!! ❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼

[@DeborahManiscalco]

It makes me very happy to say this, Elvis Presley the Beatles and Led Zeppelin blew Frank Sinatra out of the water. All he was a singing statue. The Beatles were completely self-contained. They wrote played and sang their own music final Case closed. Thanks for the upload you guys and love from all of us on Staten Island, New York.

[@sx20Ramar]

I can't even imagine sitting between Paul McCartney and Johnny Carson! My brain would explode! 😮

[@Graham72]

Yes

[@kennethrussell1158]

Terrible interview

[@sx20Ramar]

@@kennethrussell1158 anytime Paul McCartney & Johnny Carson are talking, it can't be a terrible interview.

[@francopasta3704]

Messy…

[@tommylord]

It was a terrible interview if you were Mary Gross.

[@CherylJames-dg6hf]

There music will never die I'm 56 still rocking to the Beatles

[@johnsrous1616]

Same age. August 22, 1967.

[@tylsimys67]

@@johnsrous1616 I was also born on that maybe the most culturally important and groundbreaking year of all time.

[@pamsummers1176]

I'm watching 64 my mom was from England she loved the Beatles would listen to them when she was in her 80s He's definitely loved❤

[@BigLar56321]

“You’re just mad cuz they didn’t like your show”. Johnny makes mental note to never have Paul on his show again.

[@ACNC1]

Always wondered if they tried to sell the show to the bbc ..... As a brit I had to wait 30 years for the advent of youtube to see these wonderful clips

[@Kieop]

Paul was just giving him nothing. Very guarded.

[@TolkienBird8]

​@@Kieopbecause it's Faul, not Paul. Paul died.

[@johnurban7333]

@@TolkienBird8yeah on this show. By the way it’s Phil McCarthy not Faul

[@TolkienBird8]

@johnurban7333 no, Paul McCartney is dead. This is Billy Shears, also known as, "Faul" because he's fake.

[@ellenmurphy2150]

Paul should have been the only guest. So much to talk about.

[@ellenmurphy2150]

@@JustTurned61 i think she was on Saturday Night Live back then? Poor Paul sitting there looking bored!

[@danielkokal8819]

the chick was Mary Gross.... former SNL alum. what a bitch tho, imagine having to follow Paul McCartney..... knowing everyone just wanted Paul to pick up that guitar.

[@lorenzoblum868]

Boring people are bored. Have you ever heard "smoke and mirrors"? If you knew the music industry and the fact that pop stars would be nothing without real musicians working behind the scenes, you would have a clue...

[@debrachampagne7715]

​@@lorenzoblum868 shutty

[@paulascott5701]

Paul had been a professional interview subject for at least 15 years by this time. He was very practiced at it but still, he has a very sharp, quick mind - funny guy.

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

Just that little bit of Paul. Was worth waiting for.

[@ernestconnell8087]

The number one pop/rock songwriter, all time

[@MrRwc222]

Paul was more than rather good. He was one part of a fantastic duo. Both were magnificent team.

[@thesilvershining]

The POWER of Paul McCartney, I’ve never seen Johnny so out of his element 😂

[@danielkokal8819]

he made Johnny go fan boy

[@In_Set]

Johnny Carson was outstanding, but Paul McCartney is FREAKIN PAUL MCCARTNEY

[@jackiepowell7513]

Cultural differences too.

[@louiszippittelli8855]

Damn I can't believe how chill Paul is

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Thanks, this is the first time I have seen Johnny starstruck.

[@Keeferz4Keeperz]

there's fame ..and then there's Beatle fame..2 very different levels...Eric Clapton in his heyday once said during that period 68-70..if he was walking w/ George...he'd be knocked down or ignored

[@suzanneobrien781]

He's not.

[@Kate-fr6ji]

I'm watching after 60 years

[@elliottrogozinski]

Crazy how Carson’s already talking about how long the Beatles legacy has been around in the ‘80s.

[@shelleyking8450]

Still an icon. Music has been better because he and the Beatles are part of it.

[@Paulco67]

This whole segment was AWKWARD… Surprising, given how TV savvy Paul and Johnny were.

[@jamesduncan6309]

Johnny seemed flustered. I've never seen a Carson clip where he seemed flustered. This is really weird

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Dorus Day IV flusteted him as well.

[@spy1965]

I'd say the lady sitting next to McCa was more flustered

[@dvinedzine]

It seems to me that Johnny was talking a little too much, should've let Paul just go with it--he's a great storyteller. You don't get to see it here.

[@richschmitt100]

Yes, the interview feels very awkward and a little forced. Paul didn't speak much for whatever reason.

[@MrDanamch]

Anyone with any sense of popular music history or with any class is watching this. Priceless!

[@garycopeland5927]

not too many times that the guest is more prominent than Carson.... this is definitely one of them.

[@timgarrity158]

I'm watching, listening and loving the Beatles

[@robwebnoid5763]

I am a big fan of both Paul & Johnny. And this interview happened only 2 decades after the Beatles huge global breakout. 03/19/24

[@sarahbgln]

They're screaming at him like it's 1964 all over again, love it ☺️🖤

[@keithhyttinen8275]

And it's the next generation of fans.

[@danielkokal8819]

saw the Beatles in person in 1964 at the airport in Pittsburgh. I was 6. I was standing on the curb when the limo crawled past. Ringo was waving out the window. I could have stepped forward and high fived him. the place was a madhouse. the crowd lost its shit. girls were climbing telephone poles and 20 ft chain link fences. I saw them carry 2 girls out on stretchers ! My ears rang from the screaming. and they werent even singing ! they were just walking to their car. nothing like it since.

[@baberoot1998]

Was born June 29, 1967...exactly 28 days after, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album was released. Pepper was right at a month old...when I was born. I just like knowing...the greatest album of all time...was released at the nearly exact time I was born.

[@cmddelete2169]

I'm not even born yet and I love the Beatles.

[@leobrussel9471]

I do have an existential quibble with your assertion, but putting that aside...well, yeah. Good for you. You've topped them all, haven't you? Jolly good. Yes indeed.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

even just walking out paul is a master performer...all of his mannerisms etc are so polished from being one of the most famous people on earth since age 21.

[@Rupert14]

If anything you have to respect Paul for being the most famous person on the planet who was not driven insane by it.

[@vernpascal1531]

@@Rupert14 Yeah that's something in itself. Who cares if you are a Multimillionaire and an alcoholic, or raging Drug Addict. He seems to be one of the few that attained unbelievable worldwide stardom, and continued the desire, and work ethic when The Beatles were just starting out, along with having a well rounded life away from music.

[@billking985]

You’re absolutly right., hes been doing Paul so long hes gotten comfortable in that roll. Nobody does it better.

[@boston-strong8887]

I will love Paul until I die. Honestly - It sounds so silly to say so these days, but after 60+ years, there are still many of us who remember. I was 10 when The Beatles came to America in 1964. It was just a couple of months after President Kennedy was assassinated, which traumatized me in ways I could never explain. The Beatles saved all of us. Their arrival was a welcome lift for our mourning country, to say the very least. I saw this particular interview when it was aired in 1984 and remember it quite well. I am to this very day a true "Beatlemaniac" and upon seeing this on the page, couldn't resist saying so.

[@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!

[@tuff-duty]

I was born in the USA in 1949, so was 15 when the Beatles got their start, and their music 🎶 was always the “new” record, never a “golden oldie”, I heard most of their new songs on the AM radio in the dash of my car, it was a good time!

[@carmelaconklin5651]

I love both these gents❤

[@LauraNavoy]

I am watching two! I use my cell phone to look at a lot of interviews and Paul is always so upbeat and cheerful and positive not to mention all the talent and I am music lover as well 2:08

[@davewebbtheauthor]

Johnny is the all-time great when it comes to night-time talk shows but he doesn't seem too prepared here. "Do you see Ringo much?" Paul - "Yeah, I just made a film with him." And asking him if he still writes music could have been taken as an insult to his most recent work, but somehow it's still entertaining, and the audience sure loves it. Happy to see this appearance, despite the awkwardness.

[@Kieop]

Yeah, it was weirdly awkward.

[@cindydeakyne1846]

I felt it was ackward a bit as well Paul is brillant, quick and savvy. Very much a gentleman. Enjoyed the interview greatly

[@sherifewiss1090]

totally agree.he seems rude towards paul. how it comes keep her talking while the legend keep silient.what a pitty

[@Sigh952]

I love Paul's answers, he's really funny.

[@stevenlbonds007]

I’ve been a fan since 1963. I’ve heard everything every released (I’m sure), never seen the Beatles live but I have attended 13 Paul McCartney events from the mid 70’s -2017

[@roberthuber3518]

McCartney at the top of his game!

[@Graham72]

Yes!

[@jiminykripes4937]

I remember like it. Was yesterday Feb.10 1964 was on a Monday and at school it was Beatlemania and nothing else. They made an impression to say the least.

[@vampyros1]

One of the rare occasions where Carson interviewed a star bigger than himself.

[@billking985]

I noticed that too. Paul was just as sharp as Johnny, and didnt cut him any slack. It kinda threw Johnnys timing off. And i loved Johnny. I guess he was in awe of Paul the same as most all of would be.

[@vampyros1]

@@billking985 Yep, the Beatles transcended mere ‘super stardom’ like no others. Fun interview.

[@bensongbenson]

Love this interview, done before JL was taken from the world, and Paul was in good spirits and over the split.

[@wallacelang1374]

I am a fan of both Paul McCartney and Johnny Carson, so this was a unique moment in time. Mary Gross was funny as she usually is for being a good comedienne from Saturday Night Live. Of course neither the clip from Give My Regards To Broad Street or Saturday Night Live could be included here due to the fact that they are owned by other studios that only licensed them here for the actual live broadcast on the NBC TV network at the time.

[@stevephlyer]

Incredible that Johnny is only 58 years old here in 1984, but he looks like 78! Older people look much younger these days.

[@danfoss1535]

Yes, and many young people in their 20s and 30s weigh 3-400 pounds😣

[@speedysmed]

He was a heavy smoker and it killed him way too soon.

[@paulb2092]

At the time of the Beatles first appearance on Ed Sullivan, it was Jack Parr on the Tonight Show. Parr actually played a clip of the Beatles a short time before they appeared on Ed Sullivan. I remember it well. Ed was pissed.

[@laswan5]

As a youg teen I remember hearing on my transistor radio that Paul was killed in a car wreck. They never mentioned it again. I'm now 71.

[@Anna-co9lb]

He was in 1966 and there replaced him with Billy Shepherd and said he is Paul.

[@baberoot1998]

And Paul...is now 80 years old. 1984...he would turn 41. 2024...he turns 81. Just as much time has passed...from this Johnny Carson interview...as the time that passed, to then...from Paul's birth. Hard to believe.

[@joethomas8241]

I wonder how many people in this world have seen Paul McCartney in person. It's got to be in the millions & millions.

[@deltatango5765]

I saw him in concert with Wings in Boston. One of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@danfoss1535]

He's been asked that question a million times....

[@walkabout16]

In '84, beneath the TV's soft blue glare, Paul McCartney, with a twinkle, shared a tale so rare. On Johnny's Tonight Show stage, with laughter in the air, He spoke of "Give My Regards to Broad Street," with flair. With anecdotes and memories, he painted scenes so bright, Of how the film unfolded, beneath the studio's light. A journey through the melodies, a journey through the night, As Paul recounted tales of music, passion, and delight. In '84, a year of magic, where dreams took flight, McCartney's words danced freely, like stars in the night. A poet with a guitar, his stories took their height, As viewers watched in awe, in the flickering TV light. So let us raise a glass to that moment, pure and fine, When Paul McCartney graced us with tales divine. On The Tonight Show's stage, where memories intertwine, In '84, with Johnny Carson, in a moment so sublime.

[@Kieop]

If only it were. Great poem.

[@christiejohnston8538]

I love it! I was in the audience and that occasion literally changed my life. I was 17 in Oct 1984 and I met friends in line to that show who would eventually lead me to my husband (now married 35 years with 4 kids and 4 grandchildren). Plus, I was able to see my all time favorite, Paul McCartney. What a great experience!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@bruasGT]

Lol...well, I'm still watching. Although I hadn't seen the ed appearance until the late eighties. Fan since '68 and The Beatles aka the White Album.

[@richardpoole1949]

Paul gets nervous too. Just like anybody else.

[@johnglover4453]

Magical!! Seeing both Johnny & Paul, all fresh & mostly still young, is truly a treat!!

[@OldSchoolVibes1978]

This Paul, he fits the Bill perfectly.

[@littlemom2070]

Haha. I see what you did there.

[@rhrh2025]

I've started looking more closely, and there are many differences!

[@danfoss1535]

Johnny thought so

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

​@@rhrh2025you should look closely into physiatrists

[@justintuccimusic]

Billy with the green eyes

[@happymeal918]

Johnny Carson is a great host and asks really thoughtful questions

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Paul is such a neat fellow and looks so good here! I had a phase when I was about 10 yrs old where I just loved him, listened to alot of P. MC and Wings. Very talented and a real treasure.

[@Graham72]

Totally!

[@itsenid]

I was born in 65. I thought he was great looking and loved his music. Knew about Wings first, the I realized he was in the Beatles. I bought Revolver and …

[@Catracks3]

Just 20 years after Sullivan. Now this interview was 40 years ago. Time passes so fast. Look how young he is!

[@KayBeck-wn5lj]

Played music and had pure, simple,clean fun.

[@patriciakane8214]

What a great interview

[@racer1969]

Her's all you have to know about the popularity of the Beatles. Johnny says, when you were on the Ed Sullivan show in 63 or 64? The entire audience: 64!

[@tommylord]

Can't believe Carson wouldn't know that cold. And it had only been 20 years at the time.

[@kevwmobile3238]

Two of my favorites, but sadly this didn’t go as well as would have been hoped.

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

Paul McCartney learnt a good while back that's why he's still with us unlike others I know have a nice day

[@suzanneobrien781]

He was not a very good guest.

[@garyschultz6618]

There appeared to be some tension in the air, but it was smooth enough

[@brucehorwitz7784]

So cool by not being cool. Amazingly down to earth. Indirectly, I know someone who's played in one of his bands. He described him as, "He keeps forgetting he's Paul McCartney.

[@im1who84u]

Not many guest on The Tonight Show had the star power Paul McCartney did to talk to Johnny like that and get away with it.

[@nexususer4343]

He's sassin him pretty good! Nice to see that with Carson

[@artlover1477]

Let's face it. Rock music was never Carson's "bag" plus McCartney was probably winding up on a long talk show tour and was burnt out.