McCartney
Americannoun
noun
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Sir Paul. born 1942, English rock musician and songwriter; member of the Beatles (1961–70); leader of Wings (1971–81). His recordings include Band on the Run (1973), "Mull of Kintyre" (1977), Flowers in the Dirt (1989), and Driving Rain (2001)
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his daughter, Stella . born 1971, British fashion designer.
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Paul McCartney and Madonna made welcome returns, indie-rockers Kurt Vile and Phoebe Bridgers honed their sounds, jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant teamed up with an orchestra, and much, much more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Her most recent interviewees have included music heavyweight Paul McCartney, Swedish pop star Zara Larsson and US television host Conan O'Brien.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
As a young Beatle, Paul McCartney signed a songwriting deal that he regretted for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
McCartney said EasyJet provided two nights of accommodation but then told the family to find alternative accommodation for the rest of the delay.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
What John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison achieved as composers had an impact way beyond the internal fashions and rejuvenations of pop itself.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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