Paul McCartney fans, my YouTube channel is coming! Launch: 22 May, an episode with Andy Nicholes, my review of Paul McCartney's new album THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE Format: one song at a time from Paul's solo catalogue, plus interviews & documentaries Subscribe!👇 m.youtube.com/@PaulMcCartn...

The last song recorded in the Virgin Islands by Wings, “Don’t Let It Bring You Down“ is an acoustic folk, with tin whistles by Paul and Denny Laine. All in the book ”London Town. The Story of an Adventurous Album” out on now! US amazon.com/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS

Ad for the single "I've Had Enough". It didn't repeat the results of "With a Little Luck", oinly reaching no. 25 in the US and no. 42 in the UK. All in the new book "London Town. The Story of an Adventurous Album"👇 US www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS

Paul & Denny Laine recording on the back deck of the Fair Carol boat, Virgin Islands, May 1977. Tons of anecdotes by engineer Tom Anderson in my exclusive interview for the book "London Town: The Story of an Adventurous Album" US amazon.com/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS

Paul McCartney on Fender bass in the Virgin Islands, May 1977. Incredible and new information about the instruments and the technical setup in the book “London Town. The Story of an Adventurous Album”. Don’t miss it! US amazon.com/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS

My new book, 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒: 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐔𝐌 is out! Innocent and sinister, elegant and grotesque, dreamlike and sullen, catchy and inconsequential, romantic and salacious; ladies and gentlemen, 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧. US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYDFQ4FS

Since a few hours, it seems that we have the cover & the title of Paul McCartney's new album, expected to be announced on Friday: THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE. Dungeon Lane is a place in Liverpool, already mentioned by Paul in his song "In Liverpool" (1988). Will it be a sort of concept album?

My new book 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 is OUT NOW! Dedicated to George’s album from 1979, with an exclusive interview with co-producer Russ Titelman! Here: 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0GMHF61DD 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GMHF61DD

News of Wings recording at Lympne Castle for Back to the Egg, CS. The sessions were very experimental and the band lost some recordings due to defective tapes. All in the book "Back to the Egg. The Story of Wings' Last Album"! Get it for 🎁 US amazon.com/dp/B0FY1MCHQL UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY1MCHQL

“We laid down a track with a Meters-like groove,” Laurence Juber said about “Reception”, here in a stripped down version (thanks Dale). Much more in the book “Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings’ Last Album”! Get it for Xmas! US amazon.com/dp/B0FY1MCHQL UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY1MCHQL

Paul playing Telecaster guitar with Gizmotron for “The Broadcast“. Tons of anecdotes are featured in the new book 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐠𝐠. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬' 𝐋𝐚s𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 Buy it here: US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY17Q5YC UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY17Q5YC

Paul playing concertina outdoors at Lympne Castle (photo © Laurence Juber/The Juber Family Archive). The photo, among many others, is featured in the new book 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐠𝐠. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬' 𝐋𝐚s𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 Buy it here: US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY17Q5YC UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY17Q5YC

Paul and Linda at the Hammond B3 organ in Scotland (photo © Laurence Juber/The Juber Family Archive). The photo, among many others, is featured in the new book 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐠𝐠. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬' 𝐋𝐚s𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 Buy it here: US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY17Q5YC UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY17Q5YC

My new book "Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings' Last Album" is OUT! Both on paperback and hardcover, full colour, 174 pages. Thanks to Laurence Juber for the in-depth conversation we had and for the photos included in the volume! US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY17Q5YC UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY17Q5YC

A “stripped down” version of “Footprints”, similar to the all-acoustic version Hugh Padgham heard in the demo cassette. Listen to the purity of Paul’s voice. All in the new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Happy 39th anniversary Press to Play! A prime example of McCartney’s architectural talent and Padgham’s production style! The new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”, a journey through its myriad sonic wonders. 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

“Move Over Busker”, who thinks Press to Play couldn’t rock? All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

“Press to Play” is an album full of interesting sounds, including guitars. Psul, Eric Stewart, Carlos Alomar and Pete Townshend are all featured. Tons of details in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Was there a “production misunderstanding” on Press to Play? Or not? Why both Eric Stewart and Hugh Padgham were asked to co-produce with Paul? All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 🇺🇸 https//www.amazon.... 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

“Spies Like Us” was recorded during a break in the Press to Play sessions. Paul came up with a trick for his guitar part in the verse, because it was too complicated! All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

What were Paul’s feelings about Press to Play at the time? A chapter titled “The impostor syndrome” in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” explores his insecurities during the promotion (in the photo he’s cheerful as ever). 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

What did the critics say about Press to Play? Rolling Stone: 'One of the sturdiest LPs of McCartney’s career' / Spin: 'An aural marvel' / Chicago Tribune: 'Nothing very memorable' All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Did you now that ‘However Absurd’ came about during breakfast at Paul’s house? Tons of never heard anecdotes and stories in the new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! Get your copy, also on hardcover: US amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ GB amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Paul showed insecurity during the Press to Play sessions, even suggesting hiring another bass player… Much more in the new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”, a journey into the sonic marvels of the album! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

The new book “Press to Play. That Unmistakable 80s Sound” is OUT NOW! An unprecedented and rich historical look at one of Paul McCartney's most forgotten albums, taking you on a journey through its myriad sonic wonders. 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Hugh Padgham talks about Paul’s stereo diagrams for Press to Play. Much more in the upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”. Book cover to be revealed on Monday 2 June! Buying links will follow soon 🔗

Drummer Jerry Marotta talks about “Footprints”. Full interview in the upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” OUT NEXT WEEK! Stay tuned for the book cover and buying links soon!

Guitarist Carlos Alomar has been interviewed exclusively for my upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable ‘80s Sound”. He contributed great guitar sounds and moods to the album. Stay tuned for the release date, the book cover and more audio insights!

Super producer Hugh Padgham has been interviewed exclusively for my upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable ‘80s Sound”. He wanted a different feel for the album. Stay tuned for the release date, the book cover and more audio insights!

It was autumn 1984 when Paul McCartney enlisted as collaborators Stewart and Hugh Padgham. The result was one of his most unconventional and overlooked albums. Stay tuned for teasers about my upcoming book on PRESS TO PLAY... with interview excerpts, the title, the cover and much more!