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Paul McCartney: The Biography
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 30 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Music
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Publisher's Summary
Since the age of 20, Paul McCartney has lived one of the ultimate rock 'n' roll lives played out on the most public of stages. Now Paul's story is told by rock music's foremost biographer, with McCartney's consent and access to family members and close friends who have never spoken on the record before.
Paul McCartney reveals the complex character behind the façade and sheds new light on his childhood - blighted by his mother's death but redeemed by the father who introduced him to music.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-01-2022
misogynistic and homophobic
I've really tried to listen to the entire audiobook but at 10 hours in I'm going to have to give up. The authors approach to women and homosexual men in The Beatles' lives is archaic and there is an underlying prejudice there that leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. Also the recent 'Get Back' documentary has shown his research around those sessions to be nonsense. I'd give this a wide berth.
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- Ed
- 05-02-2022
Fascinating story
Very enjoyable and informative not just of Paul but a whole era. An amazing person who is still going strong.
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- Catherine
- 08-06-2021
Who knew!
So much information that missed the headlines, Paul telling his story and what a wonderful son, husband, brother, father he is. He had some strife but he is a good man, and the story told is how I came to this conclusion. It also gave me a better understanding of songs written by the Beatles and the meaning behind them. Long but worth the listen.
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- J. Laing
- 24-06-2019
I thought I knew it all.....however
A very honest account of Paul McCartney, warts and all, the good, the bad, and the pure genius (the latter to which Paul is only too happy to remind us of). I thought I knew the 'Macca' story so well, however I knew nothing until I read this book. Philip Norman is a very honest and objective writer, all in all this book is well worth the read/listen. Now I'm on to his John Lennon book, I guess it'll be 'just like starting over'..... err sorry everyone!
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- Wronghead
- 05-04-2019
Solid book
I’ve never been a huge Beatles fan but I thought I’ve give this book a go and certainly wasn’t disappointed. Great story, awesome narration, recommend!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-01-2018
the great McCartney
a great read about one of the legends of rock and roll really great read
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- ROBERT GOFF
- 20-06-2016
Awesome,all is forgiven "Phillip".
i still remember the author's 60 Minutes interview for "Shout". "saying Paul will make things up, George is the only one you can get the truth from". Ringo just smoked joints according to the author, in "Shout".
I think the author got to know "Paul McCartney" as opposed to " Paul" whom, everyone knows.
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- Aldrei Baccay
- 12-08-2021
my review
What a wonderful insight into the life of an absolute legend! I've always loved the beatles, and even more so sir paul mccartney. I'd recommend this to any beatles fan for sure.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-11-2018
it was nice and cool ad all that jazz
it was pretty good but it really did feel like it was dragging in the Heather saga
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- Rat
- 19-09-2016
A great read & a must for any true music lover
Would you listen to Paul McCartney: The Biography again? Why?
Actually I've listened twice. A great book about the man and his life and not just his life as a Beatle. The narration was great the content relevant and up to date.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Paul McCartney: The Biography?
Listening to the story of how they recorded the album Band on the run in Africa not knowing how dangerous it was. And listening to how Paul overcame depression after the breakup of the Beatles and how he got on with life after Linda.
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Keeble – was your favorite?
Paul.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes if I could've I would've.
Any additional comments?
A great addition to any true music lover's collection. A must hear!
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- James
- 13-05-2017
Detailed biography of a true genius
While the author can come off a bit pompous and sneary towards Paul and does tend to focus on the negative comments, sometimes from a random eye witness or journalist, it is on the whole, an exceptionally detailed account of Paul's life, albeit second hand, as McCartney is not actually interviewed here, but has given his blessing to it being written.
I wish Norman focused a bit more on the music, how these songs were written and less on the tabloid stuff.
But, the narrator is very good. I think he did a Jagger biography I listened to as well. Very good Macca accent.
It documents McCartney's life all the way up to around 2014/15 and you just sit back listening and think " Wow, what a life....what a legend."
20 people found this helpful
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- Andrew M Newton
- 17-05-2017
Exciting biography
I got this as a 2 for 1 credit purchase but was slightly worried that 30 hours of biography was going to be heavy going but it was a gripping story and excellently narrated. Well worth the time taken to listen to.
14 people found this helpful
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- sparrowhawk
- 14-07-2017
Made my long car journeys short!
I got so used to listening to this on my way to and from work and must admit to being a bit gutted when the narrator finally said "the end"
Time to look for my next one!
7 people found this helpful
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- A. Morris
- 06-03-2018
Ok but flawed IMO
Like a lot of Fabs obsessives, have devoured so many books about them in 40 years. The story shares nothing that new and contains some inaccuracies e.g. Paul not singing backing vox on Come Together, but double tracked John. Just listen to it and you know R kid is singing. Also, author was withering about George's lack of humour and being generally down on the Fabs. Latter, publicly he might often had been, but I always got a wry sense of humour off him and he loved the Beatles like us. Narrator was excellent and kept me engaged. Worth a go if you've got a long commute
6 people found this helpful
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- Matthew Elliott
- 17-05-2016
Fab!
excellent and eye-opening story of a legend - performed perfectly. A must for any Beatle fan!
13 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-11-2016
Paul for sale
Love to read and learn and understand more about this fantastic singer/songwriter . Been a huge fan since Beatlemania days! Wonderful to hear the book instead of reading it. Great story!
Jonathan Keeble : thanx a lot
Philip Norman : even more!!!!!
9 people found this helpful
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- Steve K
- 20-10-2016
Enjoyable
Being a big Beatles fan I listen to anything like this so to me it didn't reveal anything I didn't already know but I did find it as informative as anything I've read about McCartney.
4 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-06-2017
Thorough Analysis
An extremely well researched account of this living legend; I was constantly reminded of the newsworthy stories and the times in my life when they occurred.
A must listen for any fan of The Beatles young or old. Highly recommended.
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- dogwood
- 20-06-2021
Not for Paul McCartney fans
I read a lot of Beatles books. There was some new information in here, especially post Beatles stuff but I felt the author didn't really like Paul McCartney and there were unnecessary digs. For example, at some point in the 70s whilst recording abroad with wings.. Paul and Linda went to a barbecue and ate meat.. There was a nasty little dig by the author (as they later became vegetarian).. The comment didn't add to the story, it just came across as bitter and pointless.. There were a few of these throughout the book. I didn't expect Paul to be painted as an angel and I've read enough to know he(or any of the beatles) wasn't.. I just didn't enjoy the cynical supercilious tone of the book
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- Simon W
- 08-01-2018
A Fascinating and absorbing book
A well researched and fascinating book. As expected there was much overlap with Philip Norman's biography of John Lennon through the Beatle years. However, McCartney's quite different personality to Lennon maintained the interest throughout. Jonathan Keeble is a brilliant narrator.
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