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Paul McCartney’s new documentary, Man On The Run, gets its television premiere on February 27 on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service. Now comes word that a companion soundtrack album will be released that same day. Titled Man On The Run – Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack, the 12-track collection features a selection of recordings McCartney made throughout the 1970s, either as a solo artist; as a duo with his first wife, Linda; or with his post-Beatles band Wings.
The album includes various hits, deep cuts, and rarities, offering a snapshot of McCartney’s creative output during the 1970s. Two tracks have been made available exclusively on Amazon Music in advance of the album’s release. One is a previously unreleased rough mix of “Arrow Through Me,” a reggae-influenced gem from Wings’ 1979 studio album Back To The Egg. The other is a live version of McCartney and Wings’ hit 1973 James Bond theme “Live And Let Die,” from the 1980 concert film Rockshow.
Another previously unreleased track also will appear on the soundtrack album. The song, “Gotta Sing Gotta Dance,” originally was featured in the 1973 The James Paul McCartney TV Special.
The Man On The Run soundtrack, which can be pre-ordered now, will available in a variety of formats. Among them are a single-CD edition, via digital formats, and various vinyl variants. The vinyl variants include a limited-edition “tangerine peel orange” colored LP available exclusively on Amazon and a standard black vinyl LP. All vinyl versions of the album are packaged with a Man On The Run poster.
A limited-edition “New York Taxi Cab Yellow” colored LP, pressed by Jack White’s Third Man Pressing plant, already is sold out.
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After working with co-producer Phil Spector on his third album, All Things Must Pass, George Harrison started working on the producer’s then-wife, the Ronettes’ Ronnie Spector‘s comeback album, which would be released on the Beatles‘ Apple Records. For her, Harrison contributed two songs he’d recorded during the All Things Must Pass Sessions.
Though Spector’s album was later abandoned due to her husband’s erratic behavior during recording, some of the songs they recorded were later revived by Harrison.
George Harrison originally wrote “Try Some, Buy Some” during the All Things Must Pass sessions in 1970. By April 1971, another version was released as a single by Ronnie Spector. Co-produced by Phil Spector and Harrison, the new version features the former Beatle on guitar and peaked at No. 77.
“The song itself, I think, is really good,” Harrison told Record Mirror in 1972. “It’s so simple yet so complicated. It was the sort of thing I found myself playing over and over again and being amazed by the simplicity of the movement of the bass lines.”
Way back in time
Someone said, try some
I tried some
Now buy some – I bought some…
Oh oh oh
After a while
When I had tried them
Denied them
I opened my eyes and
I saw you
Not a thing did I have
Not a thing did I see
‘Till I called on your love
And your love came to me
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George Harrison was always known as the “quiet” Beatle during his tenure with the Fab Four. He was a bit more mysterious compared to his fellow bandmates, and rarely spoke out of turn during interviews. A talented songwriter and guitarist, both during The Beatles’ run in the 60s and his solo career that followed, Harrison seemed to prefer to express himself through song.
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Though, despite being reserved, Harrison had an interest in a particularly loud sport. George He wasn’t a fan of a more relaxed sport like tennis or maybe golf. Rather, Harrison was quite a big fan of sports cars and motor racing, particularly F1 racing. And he allegedly said that the vroom-vroom of an F1 car was the only thing that gave him the same rush as performing with The Beatles. And in the mid-to-late 1970s, Harrison leaned heavily into his favorite hobby outside of music.
George Harrison’s Love of F1 Racing
George Harrison had been a lover of racing drivers and motor sports since he was a young boy. He attended his first race when he was just 12 at the 1955 British Grand Prix, located at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, England.
George Harrison’s affinity for motor sport naturally resulted in the purchase of a McLaren F1 road car. He was one of only 100 people to buy the vehicle. One of Harrison’s first particularly extravagant cars was a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, purchasing new in 1965. When you’ve got Beatles money and a hobby, you can bet that money will be spent. That particular flashy car was sold at an auction in 2011 in London, bought for £350,000 by a Beatles collector.
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Paul McCartney is known as one of the most famous musicians in the world thanks to the fame he found with The Beatles but he almost gave it all up when things turned sour for the band
Paul McCartney will tell the story of how his life fell apart after The Beatles split, leading him to almost abandon his music career. Paul, 83, discusses his life as a global superstar in the iconic band and beyond in the new Prime Video documentary, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. When The Beatles - Paul and bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - broke up in 1970, Paul was left battling depression.
He then formed a new band, Wings, with his wife, Linda McCartney. In the trailer, he says, "The Beatles had been my whole life, really. When we split up, I thought I'll never write another note of music ever. I had fear of being a grown-up."
He continued, "I felt very depressed, but I was very lucky because I had Linda." He then said of Wings, "If anybody badmouthed us, I was thinking, 'I'm going to make the best record you've ever heard.'... People thought we were totally crazy, but that was our way."
Wings eventually had a string of hits, including Band on the Run, Live and Let Die, Jet and Silly Love Songs. Paul previously discussed a time when he considered quitting The Beatles because of a crippling fear he was battling.
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“We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it." – this is how John Lennon, one of the foremost musicians of the 20th century, described the aspect of love.
As Valentine’s Day celebrates love, grand gestures, today’s quote by John Lennon shifts the focus to something deeper — effort. In 'The Beatles' founder's words, love is a gift, but also like a “precious plant” that needs constant care and nurturing.
What Lennon's quote means? Lennon’s quote reminds us that love is a living element – not an object – something that does not survive on autopilot mode.
Through his analogy, John Lennon compares love to a ‘precious plant’. In doing so, Lennon strips away the fantasy often attached to romance. A plant does not thrive on admiration alone – it needs watering, sunlight and regular care. If neglected, it withers. Love works the same way.
The quote suggests that love is not self-sustaining. It asks for emotional presence, patience and care. Relationships rarely collapse in a single dramatic moment – more often, they weaken gradually when attention fades and effort becomes occasional. People assume love will “get on by itself.” But Lennon argues otherwise.
In his words, love is not just a feeling — it is a responsibility. It must be nurtured through communication, kindness, forgiveness and time.
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day – which is celebrated on 14 February every year – Lennon's message feels especially relevant: the celebration is meaningful only if backed by everyday effort. John Lennon's philosophy about love
Lennon often spoke openly about love. As the founder of The Beatles, who later continued as a solo artist – love was a recurring theme in John Lennon's music as well as interviews. Songs like ‘All You Need Is Love’ reflected his belief in love as a transformative force.
About John Lennon
Although he lived a relatively short life, John Lennon gave the world timeless music. One of the foremost musicians of 20th century, Lennon redefined pop and rock music with his band The Beatles.
In the mid-1950s, Lennon formed his first band, The Quarrymen (after Quarry Bank High School, which he attended) who, with the addition of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, later became The Beatles.
Lennon was married twice – first to Cynthia Lennon, and then he married Yoko Ono in 1969 – with whom he remained until his death in 1980. On December 8, 1980 , John Len non was shot by a former fan who was enraged by the musician's "more popular than Jesus" comment and his perceived “lavish lifestyle”.
Over four decades have passed since Lennon died, but his words of wisdom still inspire people all over the world.
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The Forgotten Song Paul McCartney Wishes Was His. Unlike many of his peers, McCartney has never been a musician who kept his compliments to himself. He’s always been generous with his words about his fellow musicians and their work.
In one conversation, McCartney nodded to several songs he wished he had a part in. “There’s always a couple that I hear that I think I’d have liked [to have written,” McCartney pondered. “I liked Sting’s ‘Fields Of Gold,’ and I thought: ‘Y’know what, I should have written that’…How dare he? I told him: ‘You stole my song.’ I thought that was a nice one, y’know?”
While he mentioned several songs, there was one he put an importance on from the ’20s.
“I don’t really want to have written anyone else’s songs, but, as a fantasy question, I love ‘Stardust’ by Hoagy Carmichael and Mitchell Parish,” McCartney once said. “It’s a beautiful song.”
When thinking of songs McCartney could be envious of, the mind immediately goes to a blues number, given the Beatles’ affinity for that genre. However, McCartney’s sound has always been diverse, so it stands to reason his listening habits would be the same.
“Stardust”
“Stardust” is a jazz standard that has been recorded and performed countless times. But the most enduring rendition comes from Nat King Cole in 1957. Sometimes I wonder why I spend / The lonely night dreaming of a song / The melody haunts my reverie / And I am once again with you, the lyrics to this timeless love song read.
McCartney did get to arrange a version of this song for Ringo Starr’s debut solo album, Sentimental Journey. McCartney’s love for this standard is plain to see, as evidenced by the stunning version he gave to his former bandmate.
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The 33-year-old Irish actor, who portrays Ringo Starr in a four-part Beatles film series, has acquired an Alsatian for personal protection. Keoghan has spoken about dealing with intense public attention, especially following his breakup with American pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter, 26. Social media clips show him engaging Duke with a blue chew toy.
A trainer from Lawless K9 shared, "During a recent visit, we got to get some great bonding in with Barry and Duke, and they got the opportunity to work together, which was really nice to see. Barry naturally picked it up fast. "Plenty more to come from Duke, lots of training and development.
He has been nurtured and trained by us to make sure he is a well-rounded dog, and his protection training is done correctly over time and not forced.", reports the Irish Mirror.
Keoghan, known for his role in the thriller Saltburn and a Bafta winner for The Banshees of Inisherin, recently flaunted the mop-top hairstyle he's sporting to play Ringo at a red carpet event.
All four Beatles films, each spotlighting a different band member, are set to be released simultaneously in 2028. Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will take on the role of George Harrison.
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It's not at all easy to choose favorites, as there are just so many to choose from. What makes it a bit simpler would be the albums Band on the Run and Venus and Mars, which in this writer's opinion are McCartney's post-Beatles masterpieces. Material from those two records take up the majority of this list, but it's still difficult to pin down which of those tracks to put here. "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" is a lovely anthem that also serves as an intricate and unpredictable callback to "Jet" (which is great in itself). "Rock Show" is fun, but also has a terrific mini-jam at the end that's driven by a piano riff worthy of the gods. There are also more easy-going songs like "Listen to What the Man Said" and "Bluebird," but anyone can choose their favorites and not be wrong. Ranked by complexity, cohesion, and catchiness, here are McCartney's ten best post-Beatles songs.
10 "Mrs. Vanderbilt"
'Band on the Run' (1973)
The bassline in "Mrs. Vanderbilt" is just as exciting as the acoustic guitar; together they create an excellent foundation for a song that is relatively simple in structure and avoids being over-produced. McCartney's playfully hurried vocals in the first verse are the perfect start to the song. Interestingly, that unique delivery isn't repeated in any other part of the song, yet the transition to the normal melody doesn't feel jarring whatsoever.
9 "Spirits of Ancient Egypt"
'Venus and Mars' (1975)
Transitioning out of "Venus and Mars (Reprise)" is a song that proves you can fit a surprising amount of material into a tight three minutes. It's a little number called "Spirits of Ancient Egypt," and it's one of the best examples of this album rocking as hard as any other exemplary record of its time. The song begins softly, priming us for something that's going to get heavy soon. When the whole band picks things up, we know we're on for another fun ride.
This is another killer bassline, not to mention how Wings could have such memorable main vocals without them even being sung by McCartney. Though it's hard to describe why, it just feels like the right call to have Denny Laine sing lead in the verse. The former Beatle's voice does feature prominently in the chorus, however, which offers a nice brief suspension from the hustle and bustle of the verse. Venus and Mars is just one banger after another, and "Spirits of Ancient Egypt" ranks among the best of them.
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The world is extremely familiar with the Fab Four–four musicians from Liverpool formally known as the Beatles, who emerged in the 1960s and changed the course of rock ‘n’ roll forever with their innovative songwriting, varied discography, and hit-after-hit reputation. The Beatles set the standard for every artist who followed in their footsteps, which is why the upcoming biopics must showcase the group’s legacy with the utmost respect – but is Hollywood up for the job?
Sam Mendes, the director of Hamnet (2025), 1917 (2019), and American Beauty (1999), is set to direct a series of four separate Beatles films to be released in April 2028. The cinema extravaganza will retell the band’s compelling history, with each film dedicated to the unique perspective of each member. This past January, the first pictures from the biopics were released to the public, showing the cast’s “transformation” into the iconic rock stars.
Casting was announced back in March 2025, featuring Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and none other than Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. Well-known actors Mia McKenna-Bruce, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, and Aimee Lou Wood have also been confirmed to star as the spouses of The Beatles. Even so, it is not the female cast that fans are critiquing.
Looking back, the eternal rock band is no stranger to the world of film and TV. The Beatles have been featured in countless documentaries and biopics; they’ve even been parodied in several movies. The film Nowhere Boy (2009), starring Aaron-Taylor Johnson as John Lennon, zoomed in on Lennon’s hardships during young adulthood and the formation of the band that would remain relevant decades later. In 2021, the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021) premiered on Disney+, displaying real-time footage of the band throughout the making of their last record. Even with the recognition they garnered over the years, no one had ventured to create a proper biopic for the Fab Four—similar to Bohemian Rhapsody or A Complete Unknown—until now.
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The announcement that Farhan Akhtar will play Ravi Shankar comes with an image most people already recognise: Shankar on stage at The Concert for Bangladesh, quietly changing the rules of what popular music could be used for. That moment in 1971, when George Harrison helped organise the first major charity concert in rock history at Shankar’s urging, was not a late-career footnote. It was the culmination of an influence that had begun years earlier, when a sitar entered the Beatles’ world and refused to behave like a pop instrument.Ravi Shankar did not merely lend the Beatles a sound. He introduced them to discipline, to seriousness, and to the idea that music could carry moral weight without becoming spectacle. The sitar was not a prop
When the sitar entered Beatles music, it was immediately treated in the West as a symbol. But to Ravi Shankar, it was never symbolic. It was a demanding classical instrument rooted in lineage, years of apprenticeship, and a relationship between teacher and student that left no room for shortcuts.That difference in attitude created an early tension. Shankar would later say of the first sitar-heavy Beatles track, “I was very shocked. I didn’t like it at all.” He added, with characteristic bluntness, that it sounded “so terrible” to him.
The honesty matters. This was not a guru indulging a pop experiment. It was a classical musician refusing to flatter fame.What changed his mind was not the sound, but the sincerity behind it.
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