Series·2021·TV-14·1 season

McCartney 3, 2, 1

Documentary

Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic 70s arena rock of Wings and his 50 years and counting as a solo artist.

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These Things Bring You TogetherE1 · 31 min

Paul McCartney shares stories from the early days, shedding new light on his relationships with John Lennon and George Harrison. Welcoming an outside musician into the studio impacts one of The Beatles’ most famous songs.

The Notes that Like Each OtherE2 · 31 min

Paul McCartney talks about his unique approach to musical composition, influences from Bach to Fela Kuti and some of the innovations that made his music altogether unique.

The People We Loved Were Loving Us!E3 · 29 min

Paul McCartney pays tribute to some of the artists that influenced The Beatles. He discusses the band’s trip to India and the expansion of The Beatles’ music and consciousness.

Like Professors in a LaboratoryE4 · 30 min

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss musical experimentation and The Beatles’ drive to break boundaries. The episode features segments on Ringo Starr and “fifth Beatle” producer George Martin.

Couldn't You Play it Straighter?E5 · 30 min

Paul McCartney talks about finding his place in the band and the evolution of The Beatles’ sound and identity. This episode also focuses on a few of McCartney’s iconic contributions to the band.

The Long and Winding RoadE6 · 27 min

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss McCartney’s songwriting evolution, his creative partnership with John Lennon, and his development as a solo artist.

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Cast

10 credited

Paul McCartney
Paul McCartneySelf
Rick Rubin
Rick RubinSelf
John Lennon
John LennonSelf (archive footage)
George Harrison
George HarrisonSelf (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Ringo StarrSelf (archive footage)
George Martin
George MartinSelf (archive footage)
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi HendrixSelf (archive footage)
Édith Piaf
Édith PiafSelf (archive footage)
Little Richard
Little RichardSelf (archive footage)
Roy Orbison
Roy OrbisonSelf (archive footage)

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