The press release for the first was McCartney album questionnaire, Its good to note, McCartney not only answers the question but also wrote them as well. here they are... Q: Why did you decide to make a solo album? A: Because I got a Studer four-track recording machine at home - practiced on it (playing all instruments) - liked the results, and decided to make it into an album. Q: Were you influenced by Johns adventures with the Plastic Ono Band, and Ringos solo LP? A: Sort of, but not really. Q: Are all songs by Paul McCartney alone? A: Yes sir. Q: Will they be so credited: McCartney? A: Its a bit daft for them to be Lennon/McCartney credited, so McCartney it is. Q: Did you enjoy working as a solo? A: Very much. I only had me to ask for a decision, and I agreed with me. Remember Lindas on it too, so its really a double act. Q: What is Lindas contribution? A: Strictly speaking she harmonizes, but of course its more than that because shes a shoulder to lean on, a second opinion, and a photographer of renown. More than all this, she believes in me - constantly. Q: Where was the album recorded? A: At home, at EMI (no. 2 studio) and at Morgan Studios (Willesden!) Q: What is your home equipment (in some detail)? A: Studer four-track machine. I only had, however, one mike, and as Mr Pender, Mr Sweatenham and others only managed to take six months or so (slight delay) I worked without VU meters or a mixer, which meant that everything had to be listened to first (for distortion etc...) then recorded. So the answer - Studer, one mike, and nerve. Q: Why did you choose to work in the studios you chose? A: They were available. EMI is technically very good and Morgan is cozy. Q: The album was not known about until it was nearly completed. Was this deliberate? A: Yes, because normally an album is old before it even comes out. (aside) Witness GET BACK. Q: Why? A: Ive always wanted to buy a Beatles album like people do and be as surprised as they must be. So this was the next best thing. Linda and I are the only two who will be sick of it by the release date. We love it really. Q: Are you able to describe the texture or the feel of the album in a few words? A: Home, family, love. Q: How long did it take to complete? A: From just before (I think) Xmas, until now. THE LOVELY LINDA was the first thing I recorded at home, and was originally to test the equipment. That was around Xmas. Q: Assuming all the songs are new to the public, how new are they to you? Are they recent A: One was from 1959 (HOT AS SUN). Two are from India - JUNK and TEDDY BOY, and the rest are pretty recent. VALENTINE DAY, MOMMA MISS AMERICA and OO YOU were ad-libbed on the spot. Q: Which instruments have you played on the album? A: Bass, drums, acoustic guitar, lead guitar, piano and organ-mellotron, toy xylophone, bow and arrow. Q: Have you played all these instruments on earlier recordings? A: Yes, drums being the one that I normally wouldnt do. Q: Why did you do all the instruments yourself? A: I think Im pretty good. Q: Will Linda be heard on all future records? A: Could be. We love singing together and have plenty of opportunity for practice. Q: Will Paul and Linda become a John and Yoko? A: No, they will become Paul and Linda. Q: What has recording alone taught you? A: That to make your own decisions about what you do is easy, and playing with yourself is very difficult, but satisfying. Q: Who has done the artwork? A: Linda has taken all the photos, and she and I designed the package. Q: Is it true that neither Allen Klein nor ABKCO have been nor will be in any way involved with the production, manufacturing, distribution or promotion of this new album? A: Not if I can help it. Q: Did you miss the other Beatles and George Martin? Was there a moment when you thought, I wish Ringo were here for this break? A: No. Q: Assuming this is a very big hit album, will you do another? A: Even if it isnt, I will continue to do what I want, when I want to. Q: Are you planning a new album or single with the Beatles? A: No. Q: Is this album a rest away from the Beatles or the start of a solo career? A: Time will tell. Being a solo album means its the start of a solo career... and not being done with the Beatles means its just a rest. So its both. Q: Is your break with the Beatles temporary or permanent, due to personal differences or musical ones? A: Personal differences, business differences, musical differences, but most of all because I have a better time with my family. Temporary or permanent? I dont really know. Q: Do you foresee a time when Lennon-McCartney becomes an active songwriting partnership again? A: No. Q: What do you feel about Johns peace effort? The Plastic Ono Band? Giving back the MBE? Yokos influence? Yoko? A: I love John, and respect what he does - it doesnt really give me any pleasure. Q: Were any of the songs on the album originally written with the Beatles in mind? A: The older ones were. JUNK was intended for ABBEY ROAD, but something happened. TEDDY BOY was for GET BACK, but something happened. Q: Were you pleased with ABBEY ROAD? Was it musically restricting? A: It was a good album. (No. 1 for a long time.) Q: What is your relationship with Klein? A: It isnt. I am not in contact with him, and he does not represent me in ANY way. Q: What is your relationship with Apple? A: It is the office of a company which I part own with the other three Beatles. I dont go there because I dont like offices or business, especially when I am on holiday. Q: Have you any plans to set up an independent production company? A: McCartney Productions. Q: What sort of music has influenced you on this album? A: Light and loose. Q: Are you writing more prolifically now? Or less so? A: About the same. I have a queue waiting to be recorded. Q: What are your plans now? A holiday? A musical? A movie? Retirement? A: My only plan is to grow up!
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 03:32:28 +0000
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