The Lyricsdescribed by publisher Allen Laner as an autobiography, a kaleidoscope of the life of former Beatle Paul McCartney. The 900-page book covers his early work - from his first song at age 14, along with his Beatles and solo albums and his life today. “The book will cover the circumstances of the songs; the people and places that inspired him; and how he feels about those old songs now,” Allen Laner said.
“I’ve been asked to write an autobiography countless times, but the timing hasn’t always been right. The one thing I’ve always wanted to do – whether I’m at home or on the road – is write new songs,” Paul McCartney said.
“A lot of people, when they reach a certain age, like to keep a diary as a way to remember every day-to-day event from the past, but I don’t keep a notebook. Instead, I write songs – hundreds of them. And those songs have been with me all my life.”
Paul Muldoon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet, edited this book, based on years of conversations between him and Paul McCartney.
“He is one of the most optimistic, cheerful people I know, but his demeanor speaks of a deeply contemplative person,” said Paul Muldoon. “He looks long and hard at every aspect of life; I believe readers, both old and new, will be impressed by a book that reveals that side of him.”
“The insights into his artistic process have demonstrated what we have long suspected: Paul McCartney can be considered a literary figure, who inherited and developed a long tradition of poetry in the English language.”
The LyricsAlso includes Paul's personal materials such as manuscripts, letters, photos... never before published.
