Welcome to Stroll Down Penny Lane, where we celebrate the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this series we investigate the creation stories behind his songs. We discover that there is often an autobiographical aspect to his songs. And in our examination of his compositions, we also discover what it is that causes such an immediate connection with his music. We are a proud part of Pantheon, the podcast network for music lovers.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 hours 39 minutes
episode 5: Yesterday and the song that got away
In episode 5, we explore the origin of Paul’s song, Yesterday. In a surprising twist, we also investigate the significance of another song that Paul has often referred to -- the one song that he wished he had written. And with this discovery, we explore the hidden meaning of Yesterday, perhaps his most famous song.
episode 5: Episode 5: Yesterday
Episode 5 Yesterday – and the song that got away Songs Yesterday, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike Sugar...
episode 4: Michelle - where voodoo meets the devil
In this episode we explore the creation story for the song, Michelle, how Paul McCartney’s bass playing was transformed by this recording, and the voodoo and the devil in this song.
episode 4: Episode 4: Michelle
Episode 4 Michelle – where voodoo meets the devil! In this chapter in our podcast series we explore the creation story for this song, Michelle. We also uncover how Paul McCartney’s bass playing was transformed by his experience in the recording of Michelle. Finally, in this episode we will explore an unusual subject – the voodoo and the devil in this song, Michelle...
episode 3: Penny Lane
In Episode 3 we explore the creation of the song Penny Lane, the characters in Paul McCartney’s memories of his childhood in Liverpool, the songwriting elements that make Penny Lane so compelling, and the ‘other song’ that is inextricably linked to it.
episode 3: Episode 3: Penny Lane
Episode 3 Penny Lane – and the ‘other song’ to which it is inextricably linked! In this chapter in our podcast series we explore the genesis of this song and the characters that inhabit Paul McCartney’s memories of his childhood days in Liverpool. We also examine the songwriting elements that make Penny Lane so compelling – including what is called a ‘truck driver’s modulation...
episode 2: Eleanor Rigby – The Counter Narrative
In our second episode we explore the creation myths of the song Eleanor Rigby.
episode 2: Episode 2: Eleanor Rigby
Episode 2: Eleanor Rigby – The Counter-Narrative! In our second chapter, we explore the creation myth surrounding the song, Eleanor Rigby. Travel back in time with us to the very moment of formation of … the Beatles. Why this moment in time? Because it provides fascinating clues about the creation of this song. Join us in our investigation as we discover what in the world a psychological phenomenon known as cryptomnesia, has to do with the creation of Eleanor Rigby...
episode 1: Golden Slumbers - It was 420 Years Ago Today!
In our first chapter, we explore the creation story that surrounds the song, Golden Slumbers. In our discovery process, we find ourselves travelling back in time – of all things!
episode 1: Episode 1: Golden Slumbers
Episode 1: Golden Slumbers In our first chapter in this podcast series, we explore the creation story that surrounds the song Golden Slumbers, which is found on the second side of the Abbey Road album. In our discovery process, we find ourselves traveling back in time – of all things! Indeed, we need to go back, some 400 – 650 years, to discover the genesis of the lyrics to this song on the Abbey Road album. You might exclaim; 400 – 650 years!? Really? Well, here’s a heck of a question for you...