'The world said I was dead - in so many ways I was': Paul McCartney on the lost years after the Beatles

The article discusses Paul McCartney's life and career after the Beatles. McCartney reflects on his time with Linda Eastman, whom he married in 1969, and the birth of their son James. He talks about how being a father changed him and influenced his music.

McCartney also discusses how he started making music again after the Beatles broke up. He recalls using a four-track machine at home to record songs, often just for fun. He eventually formed Wings with his wife Linda and Denny Laine.

The article mentions that McCartney's first album as a solo artist, "McCartney," was released in 1970. The title track, "Maybe I'm Amazed," is a love song about being nervous and scared when falling in love. McCartney talks about how he wrote the song with Linda's help, using their harmonies to create a duet-like effect.

The article also mentions that McCartney played with the Campbeltown Pipe Band for his 1977 single "Mull of Kintyre."
 
idk why paul mcCartney still gets so much love πŸ€” he was in the beatles and everything is good, but after that he just kinda stuck around and made music for music's sake. i mean, don't get me wrong, he's a legend and all, but his solo stuff can be kinda meh 🎡. like, who really listens to "maybe i'm amazed" anymore? 😴
 
omg i loved reading this about paul mccartney! 🀩 he was so brave to keep makin music after the beatles broke up. i can def imagine him at home recordin on that four-track machine, just vibin and creatin songs for fun lol. and wow how cool is it that he formed wings with linda? πŸ’• they were like the ultimate power couple of rock music. and i love that he wrote "maybe im amazed" with lindas help - their harmonies are still giving me chills rn. 🎢
 
idk what all the fuss is about Paul McCartney still making music and stuff after all these years πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. it's like he just decided one day to pick up a guitar and start singing again. i mean, don't get me wrong, the dude's got talent and all, but 4-track machine? that's so last century lol. nowadays we're talking high-tech studios and whatnot. and what's with this nostalgia vibe? it's like he's trying to relive his glory days or something 🎸. i guess if you're into that sorta thing, go for it, but personally, i need some fresh sounds in my life 😴
 
I had the craziest dream last night about Paul McCartney... I swear I was at one of his concerts and he came up to me, gave me a hug and told me all about how nervous he was when writing that song "Maybe I'm Amazed". I mean, can you imagine? The Beatle himself telling you about his love life? anyway, I think it's so cool that he started making music again after the Beatles. I mean, who wouldn't want to start fresh and try new things? πŸ€”πŸŽΆ my ex used to play the drums too and I always loved watching him play... sorry, where was I? yeah, Paul McCartney... anyway, have you ever listened to his song "Maybe I'm Amazed"? it's like, so romantic! πŸ’˜
 
I'm loving this new album by Paul McCartney. It's so inspiring to see him still creating music and finding new ways to express himself after all these years 🎢🌟 I've always admired how he balances his career with being a devoted dad, it's amazing to hear about how being a father changed his songwriting style and inspired some of his best work. And can we talk about how underrated Wings is? They put out some really cool music, especially that single "Mull of Kintyre" - I love the idea of him playing with the pipe band, it's just so unique! 🎸
 
Paul McCartney is still getting better with age πŸ€“. I mean, have you seen him now? Still rocking those glasses and that charm 😊. It's crazy to think about how much he's been through - the Beatles breakup, making music with Wings... it's like he was reborn as a solo artist 🎸.

I love how he talks about being a dad and how it changed his music. I can imagine how inspiring it must've been for him to have Linda by his side (RIP). And that title track "Maybe I'm Amazed" is such a sweet song πŸ’•. It's amazing how he still manages to create magic like that.

But what really gets me is how humble he seems πŸ™. No ego, no fuss... just a guy who loves making music and sharing it with the world ❀️. That's something we can all learn from, imo 😊.
 
Man I'm so nostalgic thinking about Paul McCartney's life after the Beatles... πŸ™ It's crazy to think he was just messing around at home with a four-track machine, making music for fun! That's like something me and my friends would do on a Sunday afternoon. But you know, it shows how driven and creative he is, even when he wasn't in one of the biggest bands ever.

And can we talk about Linda Eastman? She was such an amazing partner, both musically and personally. I love that they wrote "Maybe I'm Amazed" together, using their harmonies to create this beautiful duet effect... it's like they were meant to be a musical duo! 🎢 And playing with the Campbeltown Pipe Band for that single in 1977? That's just awesome, what a unique collaboration! It's interesting how he was experimenting and pushing boundaries even after the Beatles had broken up. Anyway, I'm totally fascinated by this part of his life... 😊
 
I think its cool that Paul was able to find his groove again after the Beatles broke up 🎸. I mean, who wouldn't want to keep making music? He's always been super talented and it's awesome he found a way to express himself with Linda by his side ❀️. And y'know, hearing him talk about being a dad and how it changed him is really inspiring. Its like, life throws you curveballs but you can still find a way to make music that means something 😊. I also love the story behind "Maybe I'm Amazed" – its such a beautiful song 🎢. And playing with the pipe band for "Mull of Kintyre"? That's just awesome, man! It sounds like Paul was always looking for new ways to create and express himself πŸ’•.
 
idk why ppl still care so much about paul mccartney lol. like he's just a guy who wrote some catchy songs and became famous. anyone else think that after the beatles, his music was pretty meh? i mean dont get me wrong, "maybe im amazed" is alright but its no "Hey Jude". and whats up with him forming wings with his wife linda? like what a power couple tryna make it in the music industry lol.
 
Wow 😊, I'm loving this nostalgia trip back to the 70s! Paul McCartney's story is so inspiring, from coming out of the Beatles to forging a new path with Wings. His music during that era is still so iconic and fun 🎡. I can imagine how much it meant to him having Linda by his side and becoming a dad - those must have been some amazing years πŸ’•. And who knew he was rocking out with a pipe band on Mull of Kintyre? That's just awesome πŸ˜„.
 
just thinkin' about paul mccartney's post beatles era is really inspiring πŸ€” he went from bein' a rockstar to just makin' music for fun at home, and that's what it's all about πŸ’– the way he involved linda eastman in his songwritin' and recorded with her as part of wings is also super cool 🎢
 
I'm loving this throwback to Paul McCartney's solo career πŸŽΈπŸ’–. It's amazing how he just picked up a guitar and started making music again after The Beatles broke up. I mean, who wouldn't want to write songs with Linda by your side? 😊 Their harmonies are still giving me chills.

It's also super cool that he was experimenting with different sounds at home using those four-track machines 🎧. Who knew that would be the start of something so iconic? And can we talk about how much his music has evolved over the years? From "Maybe I'm Amazed" to "Mull of Kintyre", it's like he's still pushing boundaries.

I think what's really inspiring is how his music was influenced by being a dad. It's like, becoming a parent changes you in ways that aren't always easy to see right away 🀯. But McCartney is proof that with love and creativity, even the most mundane experiences can become something beautiful. πŸ’«
 
omg u guys i cant even believe paul mcdonnells been through so much and still making music lol he talked about how bein a dad changed him like totally like me when my lil one was born i felt like a whole new person too, but pauls experience is way more epic lol he started makin music again after the beatles broke up and its so cool how he used a four-track machine at home 4 years ago wouldnt have even known what that was lol now u can get an entire studio set in ur hand 🀯 i love how he credits linda for helpin him write "maybe im amazed" thats like my partner in crime when it comes to creativity πŸ’•
 
Wow 😍, it's crazy how Paul McCartney was able to bounce back from the Beatles and still produce amazing music. I'm Interesting πŸ€” about how being a dad changed him, like, he was still making hits even with family life going on. And using that four-track machine at home is genius, lol. Wings turned out to be a great move, Linda's influence on his music was key. "Maybe I'm Amazed" is such a romantic song 🎢, I love how he collaborated with Linda on it. And who knew playing with the Campbeltown Pipe Band would become a hit?
 
πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Paul McCartney's post-Beatles life is so inspiring, especially how he found solace in music again after the Fab Four went their separate ways. I mean, who wouldn't want to create new masterpieces at home with a four-track machine? 🎸 It's like he was saying, "You know what, I'm good, I'll just stay here and make music for fun... until the rest of us had to leave our homes too" πŸ˜’. But seriously, it's nice to see him find happiness with Linda and James. And that song "Maybe I'm Amazed" is super romantic. I can almost picture Paul being all lovesick at home 🎢.
 
I don't know if I agree or not... like, Paul McCartney was basically a genius after the Beatles, but at the same time, I think he got kinda lucky with Wings πŸ€”. Like, how did he just happen to get along so well with Linda and Denny? It's like they were meant to be a band or something! And don't even get me started on "Maybe I'm Amazed" - it's such a cheesy love song, but at the same time, it's also kinda beautiful 😊. And what was up with him playing with the Pipe Band? Like, is that really a thing he did? Was it just some PR stunt to promote the single? Idk, man... I'm all confused now 🀯
 
I'm loving this nostalgia trip πŸ™Œ! Paul McCartney's story is so inspiring - I mean, who wouldn't want to be in love and start a family at the same time? 😊 It's amazing how being a dad influenced his music, you can hear that in some of his songs. And using a four-track machine to record songs at home? That's like something out of "The Big Lebowski" 🎸🎢 - I wish I had the guts to try that too! πŸ˜‚ Anyway, Wings with Linda and Denny Laine is such an underrated band, they're like the cool cousins of The Beatles. And who can forget that iconic "Mull of Kintyre" performance with the Pipe Band? It's just so Scottish-cool 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
 
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