The McCartney McAlphabet

Clary & David pay tribute to another bass-playing master of melody, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, who passed away on 11th June 2025. Their chat takes in Brian & Paul’s duet, ‘A Friend Like You’ (2004), the pair's obvious mutual respect, and Wilson’s masterworks, ‘Pet Sounds’ (1966) & SMiLE (1967/2004). Songs featured include: 'God Only Knows', 'Surfin' Safari', 'A Friend Like You', 'In A Hurry', 'Our Prayer', 'Surf's Up', 'Mrs. O'Leary's Cow', 'Unreleased Backgrounds', 'Vegetables' & 'Kicked Around No More'.

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.

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.

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. 

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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'.

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’. 

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'.

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).

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).

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'.

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'.

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).

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).

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).

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).