Paul McCartney is an English musician and songwriter, best known as a member of the Beatles.
He was born in Liverpool to parents of Irish descent and was raised in a Catholic household.
McCartney met John Lennon at a church fête in 1957, leading to the formation of the Beatles.
Biography
Early Life
Sir James Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942, in Walton Hospital, Liverpool, to parents of Irish descent. His mother, Mary Patricia, was a nurse, while his father, James, worked as a salesman and later as a lathe turner during World War II. Growing up in a modest household, McCartney was raised in a Catholic environment, although his father had become agnostic. He attended several schools, excelling in his studies, particularly in art, but his lack of discipline hindered his academic performance.
Career
McCartney's musical journey began at the age of fifteen when he met John Lennon and joined his band, the Quarrymen. This collaboration blossomed into the legendary Beatles, where McCartney served as the bassist and shared songwriting duties with Lennon. The Beatles achieved unprecedented success, becoming a global phenomenon. After the band's breakup, McCartney embarked on a solo career, releasing numerous albums, including "McCartney," "RAM," and "Tug of War," showcasing his versatility across various genres such as rock, pop, and classical music. His songwriting partnership with Lennon remains the most successful in music history.
Legacy
McCartney's contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, and recognition as the most honored composer and performer in music by the Guinness Book of World Records. He has written or co-written 32 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying his status as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Beyond music, McCartney has explored visual arts and has been involved in various charitable endeavors, leaving a lasting impact on both the music industry and society at large.
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Discography
The Boys of Dungeon Lane2026
- 1.As You Lie There4:45
- 2.Lost Horizon3:04
- 3.Days We Left Behind3:18
- 4.Ripples in a Pond2:43
- 5.Mountain Top3:40
- 6.Down South2:23
- 7.We Two3:01
- 8.Come Inside3:13
- 9.Never Know4:15
- 10.Home to Us3:11
- 11.Life Can Be Hard3:16
- 12.First Star of the Night2:57
- 13.Salesman Saint3:20
- 14.Momma Gets By4:05
McCartney III2020
- 1.Long Tailed Winter Bird5:17
- 2.Find My Way3:55
- 3.Pretty Boys3:01
- 4.Women and Wives2:52
- 5.Lavatory Lil2:23
- 6.Deep Deep Feeling8:26
- 7.Slidin’3:23
- 8.The Kiss of Venus3:06
- 9.Seize the Day3:21
- 10.Deep Down5:53
- 11.Winter Bird/When Winter Comes3:12
Egypt Station2018
- 1.Opening Station0:42
- 2.I Don’t Know4:27
- 3.Come On to Me4:11
- 4.Happy With You3:34
- 5.Who Cares3:13
- 6.Fuh You3:24
- 7.Confidante3:05
- 8.People Want Peace2:59
- 9.Hand in Hand2:35
- 10.Dominoes5:02
- 11.Back in Brazil3:21
- 12.Do It Now3:17
- 13.Caesar Rock3:29
- 14.Despite Repeated Warnings6:58
- 15.Station Ⅱ0:47
- 16.Hunt You Down/Naked/C‐Link6:23
New2013
- 1.Save Us2:39
- 2.Alligator3:27
- 3.On My Way to Work3:43
- 4.Queenie Eye3:48
- 5.Early Days4:08
- 6.New2:57
- 7.Appreciate4:29
- 8.Everybody Out There3:21
- 9.Hosanna3:30
- 10.I Can Bet3:22
- 11.Looking at Her3:05
- 12.Road4:36
- 13.Turned Out3:00
- 14.Get Me Out of Here3:08
- 15.Struggle5:10
- 16.Scared2:49
Kisses on the Bottom2012
- 1.I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter2:36
- 2.Home (When Shadows Fall)4:04
- 3.It’s Only a Paper Moon2:35
- 4.More I Cannot Wish You3:03
- 5.The Glory of Love3:45
- 6.We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)3:22
- 7.Ac‐Cent‐Tchu‐Ate the Positive2:31
- 8.My Valentine3:14
- 9.Always3:49
- 10.My Very Good Friend the Milkman3:04
- 11.Bye Bye Blackbird4:26
- 12.Get Yourself Another Fool4:42
- 13.The Inch Worm3:42
- 14.Only Our Hearts4:21
Ocean’s Kingdom2011
- 1.Ocean’s Kingdom: I. Ocean’s Kingdom14:07
- 2.Ocean’s Kingdom: II. Hall of Dance16:19
- 3.Ocean’s Kingdom: III. Imprisonment13:37
- 4.Ocean’s Kingdom: IV. Moonrise12:31
Memory Almost Full2007
- 1.Dance Tonight2:55
- 2.Ever Present Past2:57
- 3.See Your Sunshine3:20
- 4.Only Mama Knows4:18
- 5.You Tell Me3:16
- 6.Mr. Bellamy3:39
- 7.Gratitude3:19
- 8.Vintage Clothes2:22
- 9.That Was Me2:39
- 10.Feet in the Clouds3:24
- 11.House of Wax4:59
- 12.The End of the End2:57
- 13.Nod Your Head1:59
Ecce Cor Meum2006
- 1.Ecce Cor Meum: I. Spiritus12:00
- 2.Ecce Cor Meum: II. Gratia10:50
- 3.Ecce Cor Meum: Interlude (Lament)3:57
- 4.Ecce Cor Meum: III. Musica15:14
- 5.Ecce Cor Meum: IV. Ecce Cor Meum14:50
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard2005
- 1.Fine Line3:05
- 2.How Kind of You4:47
- 3.Jenny Wren3:47
- 4.At the Mercy2:38
- 5.Friends to Go2:43
- 6.English Tea2:12
- 7.Too Much Rain3:24
- 8.A Certain Softness2:42
- 9.Riding to Vanity Fair5:07
- 10.Follow Me2:31
- 11.Promise to You Girl3:10
- 12.This Never Happened Before3:24
- 13.Anyway / I’ve Only Got Two Hands7:23
Driving Rain2001
- 1.Lonely Road3:16
- 2.From a Lover to a Friend3:49
- 3.She’s Given Up Talking4:57
- 4.Driving Rain3:27
- 5.I Do2:56
- 6.Tiny Bubble4:21
- 7.Magic3:59
- 8.Your Way2:55
- 9.Spinning on an Axis5:16
- 10.About You2:54
- 11.Heather3:26
- 12.Back in the Sunshine Again4:22
- 13.Your Loving Flame3:44
- 14.Riding Into Jaipur4:08
- 15.Rinse the Raindrops10:13
- 16.Freedom3:34
Liverpool Sound Collage2000
- 1.Plastic Beetle8:23
- 2.Peter Blake 200016:54
- 3.Real Gone Dub Made in Manifest in the Vortex of the Eternal Now16:37
- 4.Made Up13:01
- 5.Free Now3:29
Run Devil Run1999
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Working Classical1999
- 1.Junk2:49
- 2.A Leaf11:08
- 3.Haymakers3:33
- 4.Midwife3:34
- 5.Spiral10:02
- 6.Warm and Beautiful2:31
- 7.My Love3:48
- 8.Maybe I’m Amazed2:04
- 9.Calico Skies1:52
- 10.Golden Earth Girl1:57
- 11.Somedays3:05
- 12.Tuesday12:27
- 13.She’s My Baby1:47
- 14.The Lovely Linda0:57
Flaming Pie1997
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Standing Stone1997
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Off the Ground1993
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Flowers in the Dirt1989
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Снова в СССР1988
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Press to Play1986
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Paul McCartney and Wings1984
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Pipes of Peace1983
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Tug of War1982
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McCartney II1980
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RAM1971
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McCartney1970
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Label
- Record label
- Apple Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Parlophone
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
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Achievements
- Award
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Historical Album
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Score
- Award
- Genesis Award
- Award
- Silver Clef Award
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Award
- Polar Music Prize
- Award
- Gershwin Prize
- Award
- Wolf Prize in Arts
- Award
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru
- Award
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Award
- Companion of Honour
- Award
- Orden al Mérito Docente y Cultural Gabriela Mistral
- Award
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
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- honorary doctor of Yale University
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Order of the Sun of Peru
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- Order of the British Empire
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- Order of the Companions of Honour
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- Premios Oye!
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- Grammy Awards
- Award
- Classic Brit Awards
Groups
- George's Bandcurrent
- R.A.D.D. (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving)current
- Rockestracurrent
- Sound City Playerscurrent
- The Firemancurrent
- The Justice Collectivecurrent
- Twin Freaksoriginalcurrent
- The Quarrymenguitar · 1957–1960
- The Beatlesbass guitar, lead vocals, original · 1960–1970
- The Silver Beatleslead vocals · 1960–1960
- The Beat Brothers1961–1962
- Wingsoriginal · 1971–1981
Played together with
- Bill SmithThe Quarrymen · 1956–1956 · bass, original
- Chas NewbyThe Beatles · 1960–1961 · bass guitar
- Chas NewbyThe Quarrymen · 2016–2023 · bass guitar
- Colin HantonThe Quarrymen · 1956–1959 · drums (drum set)
- Colin HantonThe Quarrymen · 1997 · drums (drum set)
Denny LaineWings · 1971–1981 · original- Denny SeiwellWings · 1971–1973 · original
- Eric GriffithsThe Quarrymen · 1956–1958 · guitar, original
- Eric GriffithsThe Quarrymen · 1997–2005 · guitar
- Geoff BrittonWings · 1974–1975
George HarrisonThe Beatles · 1960–1970 · guitar, lead vocals, original- George HarrisonThe Quarrymen · 1958–1960 · guitar
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bass guitar, guitar, piano, mandolin, ukulele, double bass, recorder, melodica, cello, violin, sitar, trumpet
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: A. Smith, Apollo C. Vermouth, Bernard Webb, James Paul McCartney, McCARTNEY, Paul, P.Makartnijs
Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician and songwriter. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in music history.
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