Paul McCartney Recalls The Beatles' 1964 U.S. TV Debut

Paul McCartney Recalls The Beatles' 1964 U.S. TV Debut | Letterman

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Paul McCartney returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater and shares stories about The Beatles. (Air Date 7/15/2009)
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@LambentLark Жыл бұрын

My mother-in-law was in Mexico in 1964. When she saw the headlines, English Beatles Invaded the U.S.,she thought it was an agricultural disaster.

@Leequidude Жыл бұрын

I would be terrified too if I didn't know 😆

@ftoniaromano6480 Жыл бұрын

What a great story LambentLark!

@Oooo-bi7bi Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I’m actually chuckling.😅

@kanejacobs1889 Жыл бұрын

this is funny lol

@petejones879 Жыл бұрын

She wasn't very good at spelling then lol

@chilitoday 7 ай бұрын

Paul is so polite and sweet. He doesn’t readily speak ill of people even when he would be justified doing so.

@32mybelle Жыл бұрын

Paul is so gracious. He could have been nasty about the whole MJ thing but, he shows no anger here. What a stand up individual!

@rustybear5125 Жыл бұрын

Ur right, cause Jackson basically screwed him over.

@clutch7548 Жыл бұрын

True. He has gratitude. Hes still done extremely well for himself.

@robinsinpost Жыл бұрын

@@haashemmalik216 Paul had lost the rights of his old songs and wanted to buy them back. But Michael had a lot more money and bought them.

@denisuntoro Жыл бұрын

Tiny voices makes me laugh so hard 🤣

@jackcole1331 Жыл бұрын

He don’t look back in anger

@GillAgainsIsland12 Жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney is the living definition of a regular guy with enormous talent.

@jamesrowden303 Жыл бұрын

Always preferred George and John, Paul always seemed a bit fake to me.

@victorsamuelson3589 Жыл бұрын

A BIT ??? Ha as phony as pie

@misterwatson3337 Жыл бұрын

they were sued for 10 songs, they settled on 6 of them.

@vernpascal1531 Жыл бұрын

He's the Most Successful Musician And Songwriter In History. And Rightly so. Towers over Elvis ,any Rapper, a 100 times over ,Michael Jackson,Ray Charles,James Brown,Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Johnny Cash , and so forth. Those guys are all great and they look small in comparison for overall talent, playing, diversity, writing, singing with his body of work.

@misterwatson3337 Жыл бұрын

@@vernpascal1531 and a wonderful dancer.

@lkramberg 2 жыл бұрын

Above and beyond his talents, Paul is a genuinely caring individual. I have a friend who met him while eating in a restaurant shortly after her husband passed away. She talked to him and they hugged over her loss. Fame never went to his head.

@katebregman3164 2 жыл бұрын

He knew that heartache.

@skinovtheperineum1208 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but fame went to his head. They all went completely bonkers as a result of it.

@milfordcourtney3257 2 жыл бұрын

Llll0

@katebregman3164 2 жыл бұрын

@@skinovtheperineum1208, win what way.

@hadinasrallah8928 2 жыл бұрын

@@skinovtheperineum1208 Agree but i think when he got older his ego kinda shrunk (along with his balls ayo)

@90sdbest62 Жыл бұрын

i just love how the audience just listen attentively and dave not interrupting. Truly a legend sir paul.

@PathofCultivation Жыл бұрын

Letterman's just a lower ranking freemason than Billy so he knows his place.

@gfriedman99 Жыл бұрын

Even as a 5 year old kid I knew this band was something special that night in 1964.

@Bixfan78 8 ай бұрын

So did I! I was nervously clutching my Capitol 45 (with the picture sleeve) of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" on February 9, 1964, and when they performed on the Ed Sullivan show I knew they were even more fun to watch than to just hear.

@Joeh1154 2 жыл бұрын

There's nobody else like Paul. I'm glad he's still with us. As a Bass player myself, he was a huge influence on me not only as a player but also as a singer and composer.

@ralphtom3431 2 жыл бұрын

I thought silly love songs was a lame tune when i was a kid. But now that bass riff is great

@MrClarkkent2001 2 жыл бұрын

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@shea086 2 жыл бұрын

@Joeh 1154 Funny you should say that.In the mid 60s I was 10 or so and learning guitar and diggin the music.I had even started a garage band,as kids do.In 67 I listened to Pepper at the wrong speed one day(45rpm).When an LP album is played at a faster speed the bass line becomes the prominent melody..apart from chipmonk vocals.It was at that moment it dawned on me how important the bass guitar was to any band.Anyway,Im still firstly a bass player to this day.There is no doubt that the bass playing on Pepper was a game changer for music,in many ways..even when played at the right speed!

@Joeh1154 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustTurned60 that was the era I grew up in. I took lessons on upright Bass before electric Bass which I was influenced by McCartney to play. I don't know if you play an instrument, but I think not. Loosen up bud, you'll give yourself agita.

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Paul McCartney is a great singer and glad he's still with us, Beatles a great group

@MJLOVEnow 2 жыл бұрын

This man never disappoints. He is always humble and humorous. He could be so the opposite. He remains the same Paul as the one who emerged with The Beatles back in 1964.

@gooddypm Жыл бұрын

They made it in 63, not 64.

@walcoman Жыл бұрын

The only thing not the same about him? guess what that is , a stack of cash that could reach the Moon! Just thought I would throw that in there

@MJLOVEnow Жыл бұрын

@@walcoman True, and even with all that cash he has remained basically the same down to earth guy who just really loves life and music.

@MJLOVEnow Жыл бұрын

@@gooddypm Here in the US it was February, 1964, and that’s when they emerged in my world. I guess if you’re English it might have been 63, or possibly late 62, or from Liverpool, even earlier. Hope that covers it for you, unless you’d like to discuss Hamburg.

@gooddypm Жыл бұрын

@@MJLOVEnow Hamburg was 62. What is it that makes Septic Tanks think that their country is the World? They made it in the UK & Europe before the land of the gun and home of the inbred.

@paulrob55 Жыл бұрын

The Beatles changed my life and millions of others back in 1964.

@joeterp5615 2 жыл бұрын

Paul is so delightful here. I’ve always loved the Beatles, but have not watched many interviews with him over the years. He just seems like a good guy.

@kelcritcarroll 2 жыл бұрын

He is a good guy!

@MJLOVEnow 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, he is!

@paulmontgomery9838 Жыл бұрын

the one and only billy shears.

@joeterp5615 Жыл бұрын

When I wrote my comment 3 months ago I had absolutely no idea that I’d be seeing this legend live for the first time just a few months later! - in just a couple days, June 12th in Baltimore! Very excited!

@joeterp5615 Жыл бұрын

@@paulmontgomery9838 thanks - I had heard something in passing about the crazy false rumor about Paul from back in the day… but never read anything about it until looking up the name from your post! It’s really quite funny and insane (at the same time) what some people will believe lol!

@johnwhitmore5408 11 ай бұрын

Paul wouldn't say a bad word about anyone, he is such a gentleman. Plus, after seeing this interview, he could do "stand up"!

@user-fu2mi1nd5l 8 ай бұрын

He was funny as Viv Stanshall......

@mattharv24 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always admired all the Beatles sense of humor. It’s such a charming quality in all of them.

@JCFRFutterman Жыл бұрын

It helped them get their first recording contract. After George Martin told them all that was wrong with their music and their playing he asked if they had anything to say. George said, " I don't like your tie." Martin cracked up and decided to sign them.

@RideAcrossTheRiver Жыл бұрын

@@JCFRFutterman Have a sense of humour and be willing to learn. Good advice!

@commentfreely5443 Жыл бұрын

weird how paul was great in the beatles but pretty much sucked by himself except for a few songs.

@RideAcrossTheRiver Жыл бұрын

@@commentfreely5443 His chart success and popularity renders your declaration less meaningful.

@kellyrolfe230 Жыл бұрын

AS I RECALL...Humor was a Huge part of their initial appeal....they were like RocknRoll Marx Bros.

@joetaylor8687 2 жыл бұрын

Just a few years ago, I went to a McCartney concert. He played for 3 solid hours without even taking a sip of water. He's been one of a kind all the way through.

@maryalexander9785 2 жыл бұрын

One evening I was driving past a music venue in SF area. I heard THE most beautiful voice I had ever heard and I was driving in my car with the windows down. We had traffic so I was able to just sit there for a about 5 minutes. I was stunned at the voice. It was Paul’s voice.

@Cincinnatus1869 2 жыл бұрын

I did too. He played for 3 hours, played 6 string, Bass, ( killer bassist by the way) Uke, Piano, sang great and it was pretty incredible. Filled up the Reds baseball park easily. Ive seen dozens of bands and none could top his show.

@dins5066 2 жыл бұрын

No water? BS, cap

@joetaylor8687 2 жыл бұрын

@@dins5066 I was there, watching him. NO WATER.

@dins5066 2 жыл бұрын

@@joetaylor8687 cap

@RideAcrossTheRiver Жыл бұрын

"Four guys from England took us all by the hand ... it was time to laugh, time to sing, and time to join the band" -- John Fogerty

@roberttagao9398 2 жыл бұрын

Paul saying "being the hit making variety" is an understatement. He will always be Sir Hits Paul McCartney to us all.

@UmBungo 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, just Sir Paul McCartney

@michaelsalisbury1477 Жыл бұрын

Hits are the least of his accomplishments!!!

@gymshoe9235 Жыл бұрын

History shows Paul was always hard-working, and he was the default Music Director of the Beatles.

@93Jubilee 8 ай бұрын

And people here say he's humble? I don't see it! Even in '64, when my friends and I were only thirteen, we saw him as the snob of the Beatles. We ADORED John and George and Ringo!

@davidkeatting5061 2 ай бұрын

I like how he paused after saying that to wait for the applause. Master showman.

@taylorrosenberg3350 Жыл бұрын

After 60 years I finally got to see Paul in concert. Best birthday present ever.

@JCFRFutterman Жыл бұрын

Got to see him 2 times. Brilliant. What a joyful experience each time.

@adrianross8383 Жыл бұрын

I saw him a few years ago in Sydney. He has still got a lot of energy for a man in his Eighties. He is a musical genius and a living treasure.

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

Good on You❤

@daviddejesus5376 11 ай бұрын

I saw him in Orlando about one year ago to the day. Great concert. I had a great time.

@thesilvershining 10 ай бұрын

Aw, I’m so glad you did. He’s one of the best performers the music industry ever had!

@kevinhanney1979 2 жыл бұрын

There are soooo many....other famous people who just think they're above it all...Paul is just simple, really, just amazingly talented.

@guineveredawn Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching Paul’s interviews for a few days now. He’s so witty and engaging, just a pleasure to get to know. What a treasure!

@raffriff42 Жыл бұрын

What is your second favorite interview (after this one) pls?

@guineveredawn Жыл бұрын

@@raffriff42 his interview with Stephen Colbert and also his carpool karaoke with James Corden

@raffriff42 Жыл бұрын

@@guineveredawn Thanks. Will check them out.

@mrs.herculepoirot7763 2 жыл бұрын

February 9, 1964 was the first time the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan. I remember it like it was yesterday, what a wonderful night! I still have a crush on Paul, all these years later he is still the greatest.

@anon5263 2 жыл бұрын

Compare his face in 1965 to his face in 1966. Two different men. This is Billy.

@proto-geek248 2 жыл бұрын

*these

@michaelorenstein9165 2 жыл бұрын

@@anon5263 And you also think DEMENTIA-joe really won!

@anon5263 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelorenstein9165 Joe Biden is an illegitimate loser, just like Billy Shears

@edwardlagrossa1246 2 жыл бұрын

That was the day I became a lifelong musician. Never had a straight job in my life. I'm 66 as of this writing. Thanks Paul.

@kinky_Z Жыл бұрын

Happy 80th Birthday Paul. We were so privileged to live in the same era as you. Genius!

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

Wow! 80 How is life gone by so quickly 80 oh my well happy birthday to Paul boy would I love to entertain you darling you look fantastic we all love you Polly we all adore you God bless you sir and please stick around this planet for a really long time God bless you Paul Sir Paul

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

Yesterday was my very Favorite Song!

@socrates1818 Жыл бұрын

As he is in ours

@MAAivoges 2 жыл бұрын

Paul has such a wonderful wit. very intelligent man. utterly charming.

@Asaman854 2 жыл бұрын

The crazy thing is they all were very witty. I’ve been binging Beatles interviews and their response were so witty, funny and quick.

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree and a great singer and the Beatles did songs in 1966year I was born ☺️

@jgthhcfbgyujvfr6025 2 жыл бұрын

stupid comes to mind

@stoneman28 2 жыл бұрын

A true Gemini

@timb2606 2 жыл бұрын

@@jgthhcfbgyujvfr6025 the first step is admitting it. Good for you!

@jacksaintjack2844 Жыл бұрын

The Beatles were incredible musicians, writers, visionaries, and had an indefinable, off the charts charisma. But I think they projected so much camaraderie and fun as they played and smiled. That happy, togetherness was what really got to me.

@ajbianchi85 2 жыл бұрын

Im a Lennon man myself but how can you not love this man

@DV-zv4ox 10 ай бұрын

Saddest thing about watching videos like these is having not watched Paul and John grow old together, hopefully mended whatever troubles there were between them and have them reflect on the way they shaped pretty much all music today.

@93Jubilee 8 ай бұрын

Paul kept harping on John, unfortunately, for many years. That was so sad.

@BEZOEKERSAANTALLEN 6 ай бұрын

They already had settled all their differences well before John died. Years before, even.

@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын

Paul is so clear-headed and matter-of-fact here. He talks about that enormous fame without the slightest ego to go with it.

@arlenmargolin4868 2 жыл бұрын

Well believe what you want to believe but I think his egos probably larger than a house

@NxDoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Of course he has an ego. And he's not so clear-headed that he recalled where he did or didn't do Yesterday

@jmad627 2 жыл бұрын

He’s been doing this so long it’s second nature to him.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын

He actually has a pretty big ego (how could you not?), but he's also not above poking fun at his fame, as evidenced here. He has a great sense of humour, which is key to keeping your ego in check somewhat.

@scottandrewbrass1931 2 жыл бұрын

He's got a massive ego. Always has. John and George used to call him "Ole Big 'ead".

@schallrd1 Жыл бұрын

Paul and John have given us so many wonderful songs that have become the soundtrack of our lives.

@stevescontriano860 Жыл бұрын

Who has ?

@93Jubilee 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful way of putting it, schallrd!

@marlenekuntzfanclubsimone 5 ай бұрын

And George

@tommydimopoulos6484 Жыл бұрын

Paul's memory had faded a little in 2009 when this show aired. The Beatles' first appearance on the Sullivan show was in 1964. That night 73 million people watched, as he said. However, he did not play "Yesterday" that night. They played Sullivan three times in 1964. "Yesterday" was released in 1965. Still, an interview with a Beatle is an "event".

@user-fu2mi1nd5l 7 ай бұрын

Don't forget this man was not yet in the beatles in 1964

@seektruth8662 8 ай бұрын

Paul's warm, friendly, wise personality and sense of humor has not changed in 60 years, the same fast clever wit that he had back in his twenties. All four of them were like that, and when they came bouncing into a room together it was like a fun bomb going off.

@RogerPeet 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the Ed Sullivan shows and was lucky enough to see Paul and his pals, live, on my 9th b-day. It was Aug 1965, in Portland OR. It was unreal. Beatlemania was alive that afternoon. They played for 37 minutes. It seemed much longer. At the time, I thought, 'This is the best place to be in the world' I was not wrong. Thx Paul, John, George and Ringo.

@veekatore8983 2 жыл бұрын

My older sister harassed my dad endlessly until he gave in and took her to see the Beatles in 1965 in Portland Or at the Memorial Coliseum

@RogerPeet 2 жыл бұрын

@@veekatore8983 Good for your Sis. That day, there were 2 shows, one at 4:30 and then 8pm. I went to the early show. The crowd wasn't super loud so they played a little longer. A couple more songs. It was unreal.

@veekatore8983 2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerPeet Thats awesome. My sister was 8 and I think she still has her tickets..

@RogerPeet 2 жыл бұрын

@@veekatore8983 very cool

@lisamcdonald1820 2 жыл бұрын

I saw them in Atlanta August 1965 for my 10th bday 🥰. Best birthday present I ever got🎁.

@RSTI191 Жыл бұрын

McCartney is probably the most loved man on the Planet..

@ernestconnell8087 2 жыл бұрын

Sir Paul ranks #1 on my all time list of pop/rock song writers.

@BigEd1017 Жыл бұрын

80 years old !!!!!! GOD BLESS HIM ALWAYS. Keep On Keepin On Paul . You are loved world wide😎. GOD BLESS PAUL !!!!!!!!!!!!

@VixxKong2 Жыл бұрын

We're so blessed to still have Paul be around in his big age

@Utonian21 Жыл бұрын

I respect him for not speaking ill of the dead and bad mouthing MJ even though there was some drama between the two of them. He was very mature and respectful while talking about it

@foodog777 Жыл бұрын

Especially since Michael had passed away less than a month before this interview.

@Utonian21 Жыл бұрын

@@foodog777 I thought it was after, lol

@johnburns1902 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I saw Paul at Fenway Park in Boston on June 7 and it was great. The crowd loved him and at one point he asked for a Beatles scream and we all gave it to him.

@markdraine3571 Жыл бұрын

Great, John .. The reviewer said he was awesome and hits the high notes ..Doesn't have to lower the key..

@williamhesprich9040 2 жыл бұрын

I'll simply say I enjoy his music very much, and a bonus I see he is a warm human being. Thank you Paul.

@randyw.9916 Ай бұрын

I was about 8 or 9 years old when Beatlemania hit the US. You really had to live through that to understand what it was like.

@garrybenford9670 Жыл бұрын

How in the hell did a 14 year old Paul, meet a 16 year old John? Two music ICONS!, Then, Paul says I have a friend named George...are you kidding me? Now we have 3! The Perfect Storm. Then...along comes Ringo....and the rest is history.

@Dan-nt2yb Жыл бұрын

The perfect storm. Well said my friend.👍🏾

@martincvitkovich724 Жыл бұрын

musicians hang with other musicians, it isn't unusual

@redpillhope Жыл бұрын

Except Paul was 15

@forsytherob Жыл бұрын

They met at an annual village fete in Woolton, Liverpool. Paul was impressed by a performance of John's skiffle group The Quarrymen (his school was Quarry Bank, not far from Strawberry Fields).

@JoeNarbaiz 5 ай бұрын

@@Dan-nt2ybRory Storm and the Hurricanes! That is the band that Ringo was in before he became a Beatle.

@LutherAmosHouse Жыл бұрын

Imagine waking through the door of the place that made you famous 30+ years later, after revolutionizing music and TV.

@pamalojo 2 жыл бұрын

No acrimony, no lawsuits, no bad-mouthing. Just "he was a lovely man, massively talented and we miss him." Paul is a lovely man, massively talented and I will miss him when that time comes. Unless I go first that is.

@StellarFella 2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Me too.

@skinovtheperineum1208 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how to break this to you, but you and Sir Paul are going three days apart. Signed, Your Creator

@rebeccaoverholser 2 жыл бұрын

@@skinovtheperineum1208 - to Albert Hall? Where are these two going at a three day apart interval?

@skinovtheperineum1208 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaoverholser - They will depart this Earthly realm. Adjustments for different time zones still puts them at a 3 day gap.

@edwardlagrossa1246 2 жыл бұрын

He didn't mention that Michael Jackson whored out the Beatle music to every horrible con artist corporation commercial around while protecting his own music from the same exploitations. That's what will kill you early. As happened.

@Mike20216 2 жыл бұрын

The word legend is over used but McCartney defines the word, the world will be a much poorer place without him in it

@proto-geek248 2 жыл бұрын

He's still alive.

@richardmiller3839 2 жыл бұрын

Legend? LMAO! How about all the scientists, inventors, explorers! That changed the world. Some singer is not a legend.

@proto-geek248 2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmiller3839 we can't deny he's a musical legend.

@BrandMath-ns5yc 2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmiller3839 I’m sure there are scientists who listen to the Beatles and consider him a legend

@CooManTunes 2 жыл бұрын

@@proto-geek248 Hence, op's usage of the words 'will be'. Work on your reading comprehension.

@captinbeyond 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to go listen to some Beatles records.

@skinovtheperineum1208 2 жыл бұрын

Start with 'The World Tonight'.

@Cedrou21 2 жыл бұрын

Do it

@jgthhcfbgyujvfr6025 2 жыл бұрын

oh what

@Chiroman527 Жыл бұрын

I probably get a regular weekly dose of Beatles. At 70 yo, I listen to My Music (Classic Rock n Roll & more) everyday. Beatles tunes will always come up.

@ellenbeckmann4293 Жыл бұрын

Mach das, LG Ellen

@Miketheman926 2 жыл бұрын

"The long and winding road" always gets me 💕

@Fortaz107 3 ай бұрын

"People know my history better than I do" Yes Mr Shepard, because you weren't around in the early years when the band formed and played the Ed Sullivan show

@PeaceCommando 2 жыл бұрын

This interview raised my respect for Sir Paul McCartney a great deal. Truly adored his multi-song concert on the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theatre afterwards with the adoring crowds applauding him in awe that me and my older brother shared as we watched together on KZfaq. Thank you so much for posting this CLASSIC moment!

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

❤YESTERDAY is my Favorite & so is PAULIE❤😅😊

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

I bet some days it was a Hard Day’s Night every night❤;)

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh Great 👍🏼 Pix Paul...Oh that’s such a cute imitation of Michael Jackson Paul very sweet❤

@cakins1986 Жыл бұрын

Paul has the confidence and ease that only comes with being indescribably successful and famous for 60 years.

@honorpatience1301 11 ай бұрын

What an elegant way to touch ANY subject by Paul. He could absolutely require the interviewer not to ask certain things, some that are not even a quarter of popular or talented as him do it. But he showed class even where it hurt the most. The Beatles are the GOATS to eternity 🙏✨️

@tugginalong 2 жыл бұрын

Best popular music catalog every written and composed. Sir George Martin deserves a lot of the credit.

@GrahamsYouTube Жыл бұрын

Look up "music" in the dictionary and you will see Paul McCartney, the man is responsible for such great music

@paultiplady 2 жыл бұрын

Its great to see him looking so good. The Beatles will always be so influential to kids forever. My son is so into them . There is so much to enjoy about their music, its addictive !

@pokiepookiepeaches 10 ай бұрын

This interview was in 2009! But agreed that he’s a handsome lad!

@user-fu2mi1nd5l 3 ай бұрын

Billy has the BEST plastic surgeon his MILLIONS can buy

@davewebbtheauthor Жыл бұрын

This was laugh-out-loud funny. One of my favorite interviews with Paul.

@markdoughty8780 Жыл бұрын

Insanely talented songwriter and musician, and, seems like a nice guy to boot. Thanks for uploading.

@soquid17 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic interview! Great job Dave and Maca!

@willgarrett9950 Жыл бұрын

One of his many great attributes is his humility, the fame never changed the nice person that he was and is.

@StellarFella 2 жыл бұрын

Paul has such depth of perspectives and a super great attitude.

@socrates1818 Жыл бұрын

How so the depth? Just curious what you’re thinking

@StellarFella Жыл бұрын

@@socrates1818 - Sorry. I don't owe you an explanation. Either you agree or you don't.

@RideAcrossTheRiver Жыл бұрын

@@socrates1818 Because you have none.

@agyvonne 6 ай бұрын

This brings back so many wonderful memories for me. I was definitely a Beatlemaniac. I lovingly created scrapbooks of Beatles pictures, cards, articles etc. I still have (and play) my Beatles albums. And the best - I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium in August 1966 when I was 15.

@timothywilliams1359 Жыл бұрын

In 1964, I was seven years old, having been raised almost exclusively on my mother's opera music (she was a professional singer) and my father's love for American folk music. Dad was just back from a tour as a military advisor in Vietnam, and we watched Ed Sullivan on an old Zenith black and white television. All three of just just sat there with our mouths open unable to understand this amazing sound. I kind of liked it, but I dared not say a word... I waited until 1990 to tell my father that I liked hearing the Beatles that night.

@timothywilliams1359 Жыл бұрын

@@ritamaid123 I do. Read my post again, slowly.

@timothywilliams1359 Жыл бұрын

@@ritamaid123 Why are there weird, argumentative people like you on the internet...

@hascleavrahmbenyoseph7186 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Thanks guys. 👍

@tyronewhitehead3123 2 жыл бұрын

Paul talks like a fan all that history and he still comes across as down to earth I just saw the roof top concert at the imax on the 30th January and it was amazing that massive screen did that concert proud the audience loved it I went again and noticed their guitar cases on the roof seeing them was brilliant

@proto-geek248 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any concept of punctuation?

@godgunsandgoldens 2 жыл бұрын

@@proto-geek248 Not really needed for a comment.

@proto-geek248 2 жыл бұрын

@@godgunsandgoldens 🙄

@37center 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could hear commentary on the JFK Airport arrival. That is such a remarkable story, The Beatles had no idea the reception was for them! They thought they were arriving at the same time as the President or the Pope. That's Why! they were looking around in stunned amazement as they descended the staircase. Interesting Trivia: Lindbergh was similarly surprised when he landed in Paris, 1927. He thought he was landing in the middle of a circus, he had no idea the Parisians were there to greet HIM! Wonderful Stories.

@dallasbrubaker6054 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, "We thought the crowd's arrival was for your president." Lyndon Johnson? Not a chance.

@mrorangepeel659 Жыл бұрын

Notice how at 5.05 he picks up the cup with his RIGHT hand! For all of those that aren’t educated enough to know this, the original Paul was a strong lefty, i.e. left handed. You will struggle to find a photo of Paul holding a cup with his right hand prior to December 1966.

@nza1804 Ай бұрын

Clearly, this is Faul

@geoffjoffy Жыл бұрын

Brilliant interview. Thanks.

@Nestor123057 2 жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney was always the most diplomatic of the Beatles.

@nuwavedave Жыл бұрын

Very fun interview! I saw Paul at The LA Forum with Wings in the '70s, and again at the Staples Center (from a private box above the stage - thanks to BET) with his "new" band in 2002. I say "new" because I believe he was in another band in the '60s. The high point was near the start of the concert, when my wife leaned out and screamed "Paaaaaaaul!!" "His Sir-ness" looked up and saw us waving down -so he waved back and gave us his trademark thumbs up. Saw a video of the show recently - and there it is!

@terryadams3489 Жыл бұрын

Excellent ! I have questioned certain aspects of Paul. but He came across very witty and charming. ( If he reads this it should certainly help his confidence.) Wow, hes a musician/songwriter for all time. So glad he's still around. It still hurts to think of George & John. thank you for postin g this.

@TrackTruth 6 ай бұрын

Sir Billy (Paul) Shepherd "This is him" Thanks Beatle Bill for making it clear who you really are. Priceless.

@chrismartin6370 4 ай бұрын

Stupidest conspiracy theory, ever.

@TrackTruth 4 ай бұрын

@@chrismartin6370 You've been on youtube since 2014, but you have absolutely 0 content? Yeah right pocket account bot.

@chrismartin6370 4 ай бұрын

@@TrackTruth whatever, man. Not everyone makes content, and you need an account to comment. Bot, my ass

@user-fu2mi1nd5l 3 ай бұрын

If it's so stupid, explain McCartney sanctioned Memoirs@@chrismartin6370

@HTub-bo2yl 8 ай бұрын

My Dad bought us little red pocket transistor radios and I remember hearing "I want to hold your hand"🎶🎸wonderful

@ToIsleOfView 2 жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me when these interviewers don't ask anything about the creative talent that came out of Paul's collaboration with the other Beatles. That spark of genius is so elusive for most of us that when we have one of the most talented people in history sitting there, we must ask how it was made. I guess no talent Dave forgets his place.

@Jack-2day 2 жыл бұрын

Crackerjack box

@romandelcorro5521 Жыл бұрын

@Donna di Lode What actual proof do you have??

@jackstraw0223 Жыл бұрын

@Donna di Lode I agree. Without Paul they would never have lasted even as long as they did. Especially after 1966. The Get Back series surely shows that. He may have come off as bossy or demanding but every single thing this guy put out from 66 to the end is a masterpiece. John had great talent but Paul was the mastermind behind them.

@Primus54 Жыл бұрын

@Donna di Lode “This Paul”?? Oh, for God’s sake. I suppose you think the moon landings were fake and the Earth is flat? 🙄

@bassrun101 Жыл бұрын

@@donnadilode8837 Bwaahahahahah 🤣🤣🤣

@williambilly3269 Жыл бұрын

Quite proud that he's from my city.

@iheartheenim 11 ай бұрын

He's pure class.

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

Dear Paul, ‘Yesterday’ was my favorite Beatle’s Song back in the day!! ❤😊❤

@diogo_barros Жыл бұрын

That was a tight fit for Billy, who joined the Beatles at the end of 1966. He even scratches his nose, a sign that he's going to invent some story...

@nosferatu8530 Жыл бұрын

You need to disappear, forever.

@stephenking3356 Жыл бұрын

Like the way you pick your nose and scratch your ass while spewing out this tired old nonsense ?

@thetruthfornow6045 11 ай бұрын

Dumb ass comment Diogo.

@Rowlph8888 Жыл бұрын

Easy-going guy, looks really healthy. Great work ethic, incredible talent, incredible energy - what an inspiration!

@elizabethwightman4700 Жыл бұрын

So savvy and so cute and so cool and the whole thing is just amazingly subtle but signature cool❤

@Goatchild90 Жыл бұрын

Happy 80th Paulie and thank you for sharing your gift with us

@husq48 Жыл бұрын

Always love that line; "it's business, it's not personal", like the mob saying as they bust a cap in the back of your head!

@rrfamig Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to have some true first hand reflections on the Beatles

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

A great interview with Paul McCartney on Ed Sullivan.And Paul McCartney is a great singer.The Beatles a great group.Glad Paul McCartney is still with us.

@kaymuldoon3575 2 жыл бұрын

I know, me too! I hope we have many more years with Paul and Ringo. 💙

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaymuldoon3575 yes I agree and a great night to you

@markimel4947 Жыл бұрын

Paul really shined in the second half of the Beatles career. An amazing musician.

@willferris366 Жыл бұрын

How strange.. It's almost like he was a different person from the first half?! Listen properly to this interview maybe!

@thetruthfornow6045 Жыл бұрын

@@willferris366 no. Music styles changed. Appearances changed. Life changed. Still the same Paul. I prefer the later day Beatles because their music and the rest of music became more adventurous.

@theonlycindarelly Жыл бұрын

@will ferris I’m with you. He’s very adept at being Paul after 55 years.

@vernpascal1531 Жыл бұрын

@@thetruthfornow6045 I see what you are saying and I don't disagree,but the early Beatles through '65 'or so brought more joy to the world than is humanly possible.

@RideAcrossTheRiver Жыл бұрын

@@theonlycindarelly Ridiculous.

@cesarrenteria7377 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody may want to break it to Sir Paul that Yesterday was not released until a year after the first Ed Sullivan gig

@CuteLittleVids Ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely interview with a couple of funny moments and a few interesting tidbits. Thanks for sharing.

@philippecal6787 Жыл бұрын

Happy 80's Birthday Paul ! You Saved This World Every Day !

@mikekinsey7902 2 жыл бұрын

I seen Paul in minneapolis, I was in awe Man , just surreal, time stood still Growing up listening to all the hits And later in life actually seeing him perform I was walkin on air, There are no words to describe it Legend ,,

@debrachampagne7715 Жыл бұрын

Rock on

@gustinn3509 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I just love listening to Paul talk about his life... legend with a capital L.

@scotthullinger4684 2 жыл бұрын

I admire Paul McCartney as much for "Paul McCartney and Wings" as I do for him being part of The Beatles.

@vernpascal1531 2 жыл бұрын

That's a very good point. If The Beatles never existed, with Paul's solo stuff and Wings material, he would still be a legend.

@edwardlagrossa1246 2 жыл бұрын

Sure. Are you daft?

@scotthullinger4684 2 жыл бұрын

@@edwardlagrossa1246 - Paul McCartney is Paul McCartney - regardless of which group he might be performing with. And he's always cream of the crop. As for the Beatles, they needed Paul much more than Paul needed them for success. Plus he's not a narcissistic psycho like John Lennon always was.

@MUFFINHEAD1985 2 жыл бұрын

Wings are the band The Beatles could have been.

@scotthullinger4684 2 жыл бұрын

@@MUFFINHEAD1985 - Different musicians. Different talents. Different relationships. Not quite the same thing.

@shutterjunkey 7 ай бұрын

I got to see Paul at Lambeau Field in Green Bay and it was the best concert I've ever been too. Paul is a living treasure!

@williamleahy8478 5 ай бұрын

I laughed like a crazy person when Paul told Letterman that he didn't like the show.

@PauloVitor-ug4yj 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving David Letterman's new channel

@BeesWaxMinder Жыл бұрын

5:38 - NEVER seen it before, but I love that photo! With all five of them in there and of course ‘Uncle Ed’! The microphone; the camera angle; the curtains… GREAT PIC 👍

@rick4400 Жыл бұрын

Cool interview. Had no idea this happened on Letterman. Thanks

@johns4655 Жыл бұрын

Never much paid attention until this interview to him. He seems like a real down to,earth kind of person.

@MARACUTAIA239 Жыл бұрын

Yeah yeah yeah He is great.

@ovidiulupu8484 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for all.we love You eight days a. Week!

@mikeday62 Жыл бұрын

I was in middle school in 1970, in a really nice suburb of Denver. Our social studies teacher had us 'looking for clues' as she played Abbey Road on a record player. Wish I could relive those years. Everyone loved that class.

@felixmadison5736 2 жыл бұрын

I was 15 years-young in 1964, and BOY!!! Do I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show and the British Invasion!!! One of the girls in our class took pictures (off the t.v. screen) of the Beatles that Sunday night and brought them to school the next day. Everyone was going nuts about the pictures. Well, the girls were.

@joecap2919 Жыл бұрын

Now you are a Q-Anon member and make anti-gay comments. The 60s are over, get with the times, not your trailer park's mentality.

@millerforester6237 Жыл бұрын

Paul & I are the same age. We saw him in Greensboro, NC a few years ago. He did 3-1/2 hours straight. He and his band were absolutely great. Once in a lifetime experience.

@k.t.5405 2 жыл бұрын

min 11:20 C'mon now Paul! When MJ bought the Beatles catalogue in '84, Little Richard's catalogue also came with it, as an add-on collection with Specialty Records. As a gift, MJ gave Little Richard his songs back along with the millions in back-royalties that he deserved.

@curbozerboomer1773 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...BLM before it was trendy!

@edwardlagrossa1246 2 жыл бұрын

He couldn't exploit Little Richard.

@chrismurphy341 3 ай бұрын

I suppose you must stop & listen to one of the most talented musicical geniuses of our lifetime. As a band, the Beatles were untouchable. They created some of the greatest music ever"

@richardhillier1593 Жыл бұрын

McCartney's event of things change with each interview

@handle-schmandle Жыл бұрын

So do my parents. They’re the same age as Paul. Do you think they’re liars?

@janetcooper1074 Жыл бұрын

Do you realize the INSANITY that went on for those guys in those days??? It's a miracle they came out with working brains...Everything was just all jumbled together...They barely slept, they NEVER had a day off, and it was just one big screaming blur...

@user-fu2mi1nd5l 3 ай бұрын

When ya been lying since 1966 can ya blame ole Billy