The McCartney McAlphabet

The McCartney McAlphabet

An A to Z of the life and solo career of Sir Paul McCartney, hosted by David Ephgrave & Clary Saddler. Clary & David chart a comprehensive(ish) alphabetical course through the Wings frontman’s post-Beatles career, covering everything Another Day to Zoo Gang. A post-Beatle Paul McPodcast.

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May 26, 2025 45 mins

David & Clary skip a Beatle generation to discuss the first James McCartney / Sean Ono Lennon co-write to be released, taken from James’ October 2024 solo album, ‘Beautiful Nothing’. NB This conversation was recorded in April 2024, just after the single came out.

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Clary & David dissect five Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘J’: ‘Jet’ (1973), ‘Junior’s Farm’ (1974), ‘Jenny Wren’ (2005), ‘Junk’ (1970) and ‘Jazz Street’ (1972). Just don’t mention Alan Partridge.

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December 4, 2024 73 mins

David & Clary set aside their usual Macca chat for a single episode (though he still comes up) to discuss Clary’s new book, ‘Kylie Minogue: Album by Album: Stick or Twist’, which is out now. 

Pick up your copy via Amazon at https://amzn.eu/d/63AG3VH, or in all good book shops. 

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June 26, 2024 56 mins

Clary and David dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘I’: Part 2’s discussion takes in ‘I’ll Give You a Ring’ (1982), ‘I Do’ (2001), ‘In a Hurry’ (2019) and ‘(I Want to) Come Home’ (2009).

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May 18, 2024 62 mins

David and Clary dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘I’: Part 1’s discussion includes ‘I Don’t Know’ (2018), ‘I Owe It All to You’ (1993), ‘I Want You to Fly’ (2005) and ‘I’m Carrying’ (1978).

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January 3, 2024 67 mins

In this special bonus episode, Clary and David discuss the third and final Beatles reunion single: 2023’s smash hit ‘Now and Then’.

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November 30, 2023 56 mins

David and Clary dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'H': Part 2’s discussion includes ‘Heaven on a Sunday’ (1997), ‘Heather’ (2001), ‘Here Today’ (1982) and ‘Hand in Hand’ (2018).

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November 8, 2023 56 mins

Clary and David explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'H': Part 1’s discussion includes ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ (1972), ‘How Kind of You’ (2005), ‘Heart of The Country’ (1971) and ‘Hope of Deliverance’ (1992).

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In the final instalment of their three-part exploration of Paul McCartney's 1984 musical film, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', David & Clary discuss the movie & album in more detail, taking in the Wings/solo remakes: ‘Wanderlust', 'Ballroom Dancing', 'Silly Love Songs' and 'So Bad'.

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Clary and David continue their three-part deep dive into Paul McCartney's 1984 movie and album, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'. In Part 2, they explore the film in more detail, taking in the Beatles musical remakes: ‘Good Day Sunshine’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Here, There and Everywhere’, ‘For No One’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘The Long and Winding Road’. 

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David and Clary begin their three-part deep dive into Paul McCartney's ill-fated 1984 film and accompanying hit album, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'. In Part 1, they discuss four songs and two instrumental pieces that were newly released as part of the project: 'No More Lonely Nights', 'Not Such a Bad Boy', 'No Values', 'Eleanor's Dream', 'No More Lonely Nights (Playout Version)’ and 'Goodnight Princess'.

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March 1, 2023 57 mins

Clary and David explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'F': Part 2’s discussion includes ‘Friends to Go’ (2005), ‘Footprints’ (1986), ‘Find My Way’ (2020/21) and ‘Flying to My Home’ (1989).

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January 10, 2023 68 mins

David and Clary explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'F': Part 1’s discussion includes ‘Fine Line’ (2005), ‘From a Lover to a Friend’ (2001), ‘Fuh You’ (2018) and ‘Figure of Eight’ (1989).

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October 9, 2022 56 mins

Clary & David conclude their delve into The Fireman's 2008 album 'Electric Arguments' (recorded by Paul McCartney & Youth). Part two explores the last six tracks: 'Lifelong Passion', 'Is This Love?', 'Lovers In A Dream', 'Universal Here, Everlasting Now', 'Don't Stop Running' and 'Road Trip'.

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October 1, 2022 99 mins

David & Clary dive into The Fireman's 2008 critically acclaimed album 'Electric Arguments' (recorded by Paul McCartney & Youth). Part one dissects the first nine tracks: 'Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight', 'Two Magpies', 'Sing the Changes', 'Travelling Light', 'Highway', 'Light from Your Lighthouse', 'Sun is Shining', 'Dance 'Til We're High' and 'Lifelong Passion'.

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September 17, 2021 95 mins

Clary & David explore Denny's main Wings vocal contributions, including 'I Lie Around' (1973), 'No Words' (1973), 'Spirits of Ancient Egypt' (1975), 'The Note You Never Wrote' (1976), 'Time to Hide' (1976), 'Children Children' (1978), 'Deliver Your Children' (1978) and 'Again and Again and Again' (1979).

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July 19, 2021 100 mins

David and Clary explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'C': 'Check My Machine' (1980), 'Calico Skies' (1997), 'Cut Me Some Slack' (2013), 'C'Mon People' (1993), 'C Moon' (1972), 'Come On To Me' (2018), 'Call Me Back Again' (1975) and 'Coming Up' (1980).

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June 7, 2021 82 mins

Clary and David dissect six Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'B': 'Big Barn Bed' (1973), 'Beautiful Night' (1997), 'Biker Like an Icon' (1993), 'Bogey Music' (1980), 'Baby's Request' (1979) and 'Back on My Feet' (1987).

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May 20, 2021 51 mins

David and Clary dissect six Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter 'A'. Part 2's discussion includes 'Angry' (1986), 'Appreciate' (2013) and 'Average Person' (1983).

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May 20, 2021 76 mins

David and Clary dissect six Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter 'A'. Part 1's discussion includes 'Another Day' (1971), 'At the Mercy' (2005) and Arrow Through Me' (1979).

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