Stroll Down Penny Lane
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.
Episodes
April 10, 2022 • 33 mins
Episode 10 She's Leaving Home–Origins of a Masterpiece part 2
In Part 2 of our podcast we explore what inspired Paul McCartney to write the song, “She’s Leaving Home.” We learn how John Lennon’s childhood experiences formed an important contribution to the lyrics to this song. We'll share more insights into the grand songwriting competition between Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys, and reveal the inspiring, fatefu...
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February 25, 2022 • 34 mins
Episode 9 She’s Leaving Home - Origins Of A Masterpiece Part 1
We explore the origins of Paul McCartney’s song She’s Leaving Home and John Lennon’s contributions. Our investigation uncovers the connections to Brian Wilson’s song, God Only Knows. More than this, we explore the hurling of great, songwriting thunderbolts across the Atlantic Ocean in a grand competition between Paul and Brian Wilson.
Songs:
She’s Leaving Home, Lennon ...
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November 16, 2021 • 48 mins
Episode 8 Band on the Run – the origin of a hit song Part 2
Join us in Part 2 of our story where we investigate the challenges that Paul faced in recording his hit song Band on the Run; his life-threatening encounter, abandonment, culture shock, and using the new instruments of the 60s and 70s. We also investigate how Band on the Run is somehow connected to the song Desperado by the Eagles!
So settle in for Part 2 of our narrative...
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November 16, 2021 • 39 mins
Episode 7 Band on the Run – the origin of a hit song Part 1
Discover how a throw-away line by George Harrison provided the inspiration for the Beatles’ song, You Never Give Me Your Money – AND how three years later, this also formed the basis for Paul’s massive hit, Band on the Run. As we connect these dots, we join a 3,110-mile, transcontinental travel adventure with Paul – and we learn how he flew without his Wings.
So settle in ...
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July 9, 2021 • 66 mins
Episode 6 Till There Was You – and Many More
Join us in episode 6 to understand out how THIS song, Till There Was You is somehow connected to the song We Will Rock You, by the rock band, Queen!
Discover how we, indeed, establish a bona-fide connection between these two songs – AND, how we connect Till There Was You to many other Beatles classics!
So settle in for a series of revelations that you will find entertaining and informat...
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April 12, 2021 • 56 mins
Episode 5 Yesterday – and the song that got away
Songs
Yesterday, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike Sugar.
What’s My Line Opening Theme Song - 1968, performed by Mike Sugar
Rabbit Hole Interstitial Music – Live and Let Die Melody, Paul McCartney; arranged and performed by Mike Sugar
Twilight Zone Opening Theme, Marius Constant; 1962; performed by Mike Sugar
Fandanguillo, Federico Moreno Torroba; performed by ...
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February 1, 2021 • 59 mins
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.
So settle in for a story that will knock your socks off!
Songs
Mic...
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October 30, 2020 • 61 mins
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.’
The third thread in our podcast narrative covers the ...
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September 21, 2020 • 53 mins
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 ...
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July 17, 2020 • 61 mins
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 ...
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