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A work of unparalleled candor and splendorous beauty, The Lyrics celebrates the creative life and the musical genius of Paul McCartney through his most meaningful songs.

Finally in paperback and featuring seven new song commentaries, the #1 New York Times bestseller celebrates the creative life and unparalleled musical genius of Paul McCartney.

Spanning sixty-four years―from his early days in Liverpool, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his solo career―Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics revolutionized the way artists write about music. An unprecedented “triumph” (Times UK), this handsomely designed volume pairs the definitive texts of over 160 songs with first-person commentaries on McCartney’s life, revealing the diverse circumstances in which songs were written; how they ultimately came to be; and the remarkable, yet often delightfully ordinary, people and places that inspired them. The Lyrics also includes:

· A personal foreword by McCartney
· An unprecedented range of songs, from beloved standards like “Band on the Run” to new additions “Day Tripper” and “Magical Mystery Tour”
· Over 160 images from McCartney’s own archives

Edited and introduced by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, The Lyrics is the definitive literary and visual record of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. 165 images

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liveright (November 7, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1324094095
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1324094098
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 1.6 x 9.1 inches
Reviewer: Sandi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Wonderful Book for Music Lovers
Review: I have always been a huge fan of Paul McCartney and his music, so I was very excited to get this book as a gift. The book is a collection of 154 of his songs, from his early days with the Beatles to his recent solo albums, with his own commentary on each song. He tells the stories behind the songs, how he came up with the lyrics and melodies, what inspired him, and what they mean to him. The book is edited by a poet, Paul Muldoon, who also interviewed McCartney over five years and added some insights and analysis. The book is full of beautiful photos, paintings, and handwritten notes from McCartney's archives, which make it even more special.The paperback edition of the book has seven more songs than the hardcover edition, which are: "All My Loving", "Blackbird", "Eleanor Rigby", "Hey Jude", "Let It Be", "Penny Lane", and "Yesterday". These are some of my favorite songs, and I loved reading McCartney's commentary on them. He reveals some fascinating facts and anecdotes, such as how "All My Loving" was based on a letter he wrote to his girlfriend, how "Blackbird" was a symbol of the civil rights movement, and how "Yesterday" was originally called "Scrambled Eggs".I really enjoyed reading this book, and I learned a lot about Paul McCartney and his music. It is a rare chance to get into the mind of one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and to appreciate his amazing talent and creativity. The book is also very inspiring, as it shows how McCartney has kept his passion and curiosity for music alive for over 60 years. The book is not just a book of songs, but a book of life and art. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves music, especially Paul McCartney's music.

Reviewer: Nina Weston
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A great book for any Beatle/McCartney fan, not just the usual bio
Review: Gave this to a friend and she's over the moon. Lots of little tidbits, info on lesser known songs, basically a musical life casually revisited.

Reviewer: Elvie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: Great book, Great price

Reviewer: ezu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lyrics
Review: Great read

Reviewer: Sosh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The creative process and the autobiography are one
Review: Warning, unexpected inspiration for your creative life found here (music, visual, performing, or just forming). A discovery of all aspects of the creative process can be found here; offered up most generously and plainly by Paul McCartney and most gracefully edited by Paul Muldoon. It was described as autobiographical which it most certainly is, but the stories (be they mundane or starkly vivid) told in retrospect offer so much wisdom. My affinity to music making has been revived.

Reviewer: Bookworm Sandy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Songwriter Revealed
Review: Paul MacCartney writes his autobiography through his song lyrics. Each of the 161 songs in the volume provides the reader with a snapshot of the time, the inspiration, and story behind the lyrics. Paul is shown to be intrigued by wordplay, literary references and, of course, other songwriters. The book serves as almost a master class for budding musicians while remaining firmly tied to his everyday life. Fascinating for readers interested in exploring the minds of artists.

Reviewer: SHOPSHOPSHOP
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: “AND I LOVE HIM” and this AMAZING BOOK!!
Review: Thank you, Paul, for this incredibly WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME book!! I have loved Paul since the tender age of 5 years, when I received the “LET IT BE” 45 record for my birthday … I played it over and over and over for hours till I think my mother wondered if something was wrong with me … Decades later, I still remember watching the beautiful green apple spin on the turntable like it was YESTERDAY …That day, while I played Let it Be, awaiting the arrival of my birthday party guests, my mother explained that I could not keep playing the record because the kids parents might not approve since the Beatles were “hippies” … I cried and told her that I didn’t want to have a party then, and could we cancel it? She said no, the kids were on their way but I could resume playing my record when they left. I was miserable throughout the party and just could not “Let it Be” and couldn’t wait for all of my friends to go home. In my birthday party photos I look like a very unhappy child … I think Paul and the Beatles’ music saved me on some level … I was very shy and their music gave me joy, hope, love and something to look forward to every day … Now, many years later, I finally understand the meaning of Let it Be and, of course, I was thrilled to learn the story behind the lyrics!!

Reviewer: Jackie Mehler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I'm amazed
Review: This is a book that I've wanted, and i jumped at the opportunity when it was published in paperback. It is an absolute treasure. I'm in the process of making a playlist to coincide with the chapters so that I can enjoy this book to the fullest extent. I highly recommend this for everyone who loves The Beatles. I also think that it offers valuable insights into a musician's creative process, and to the musician as an individual.

Reviewer: María del Carmen Escalona Espinosa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Para nosotros los fans de Paul, este libro está padrísimo muy entretenido, te enteras de muchas cosas. Lo recomiendo.La entrega rápida y en buen estado.Gracias Amazon.

Reviewer: EdGe
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es ist toll, soviel über die Hintergründe zu den einzelnen Songs zu erfahren. Erstaunt hat mich allerdings, dass der Inhalt der deutschen Ausgabe zum Teil von der englischen Ausgabe abweicht... Die gebunden Ausgabe ist aufgrund der bunten Fotografien und der insgesamt deutlich größeren Anzahl an Abbildungen dem E-Book vorzuziehen.Auf jeden Fall werde ich immer wieder im Buch schmökern... Es ist alles sehr kurzweilig und interessant.Schade, dass es nicht möglich ist, die Sichtweise von John Lemon dazu zu erfahren, das würde natürlich den Blickwinkel noch einmal erweitern. RIP John

Reviewer: Eriksson, Ulf L
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Open this book and any page will give you a great story of how great songs came to be.

Reviewer: Mig
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Si te gustan Los Beatles, regalo ideal. Pero en inglés.

Reviewer: Eric Ball
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is the book about The Beatles that I’ve been waiting to read for over fifty years!Comprehensive, entertaining, informative, amusing, honest and beautiful - I am so grateful that Paul created this and made it so available, thank you.