My new book "Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings' Last Album" is OUT! Both on paperback and hardcover, full colour, 174 pages. Thanks to Laurence Juber for the in-depth conversation we had and for the photos included in the volume! US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY17Q5YC UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY17Q5YC

A “stripped down” version of “Footprints”, similar to the all-acoustic version Hugh Padgham heard in the demo cassette. Listen to the purity of Paul’s voice. All in the new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

A track-by-track discussion on Press to Play and my book "Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound" on Hands Across the Water - A Beatles & Solo Podcast! An hour and a half of anecdotes, insights and enthusiasm for the album's sonic wonders! m.youtube.com/watch?v=wfoW...

My promotional round for the book "Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound" continues on the Talk More Talk Podcast. @kitotoole.bsky.social, DarrenDeVivo and Ken Michaels discuss with me the joys of "Press to Play" and McCartney difficult 1985-86 years. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZSn...

Happy 39th anniversary Press to Play! A prime example of McCartney’s architectural talent and Padgham’s production style! The new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”, a journey through its myriad sonic wonders. 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

New interview with Ken Michaels about my new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 1:37:12 of anecdotes and insights on one of the most “divisive” albums of Paul McCartney’s career! Here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=SFso...

“Move Over Busker”, who thinks Press to Play couldn’t rock? All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

“Press to Play” is an album full of interesting sounds, including guitars. Psul, Eric Stewart, Carlos Alomar and Pete Townshend are all featured. Tons of details in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

A new podcast episode with Sam Whiles for “Paul Or Nothing” about my new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” Enjoy! mccartneypod.podbean.com

Was there a “production misunderstanding” on Press to Play? Or not? Why both Eric Stewart and Hugh Padgham were asked to co-produce with Paul? All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 🇺🇸 https//www.amazon.... 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

“Spies Like Us” was recorded during a break in the Press to Play sessions. Paul came up with a trick for his guitar part in the verse, because it was too complicated! All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

What were Paul’s feelings about Press to Play at the time? A chapter titled “The impostor syndrome” in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” explores his insecurities during the promotion (in the photo he’s cheerful as ever). 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

An interview about the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” and about Paul’s 1985-86 period on the When They Was Fab podcast! Enjoy! podbeanapp.page.link?link=https:/...

A review of my book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” by Amy McGrath. Read it here: writehearpopculture.substack.com/p/book-revie...

What did the critics say about Press to Play? Rolling Stone: 'One of the sturdiest LPs of McCartney’s career' / Spin: 'An aural marvel' / Chicago Tribune: 'Nothing very memorable' All in the book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Did you now that ‘However Absurd’ came about during breakfast at Paul’s house? Tons of never heard anecdotes and stories in the new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”! Get your copy, also on hardcover: US amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ GB amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

A conversation with Andy Nicholes of 2Legs podcast on my new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”. Enjoy! m.youtube.com/watch?v=lVX3...

Paul showed insecurity during the Press to Play sessions, even suggesting hiring another bass player… Much more in the new book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”, a journey into the sonic marvels of the album! 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

The new book “Press to Play. That Unmistakable 80s Sound” is OUT NOW! An unprecedented and rich historical look at one of Paul McCartney's most forgotten albums, taking you on a journey through its myriad sonic wonders. 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

The new book “Press to Play. That Unmistakable 80s Sound” is OUT NOW! An unprecedented and rich historical look at one of Paul McCartney's most forgotten albums, taking you on a journey through its myriad sonic wonders. 👇 🇺🇸 amazon.com/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ 🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC2Y11JZ

Hugh Padgham talks about Paul’s stereo diagrams for Press to Play. Much more in the upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound”. Book cover to be revealed on Monday 2 June! Buying links will follow soon 🔗

Drummer Jerry Marotta talks about “Footprints”. Full interview in the upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound” OUT NEXT WEEK! Stay tuned for the book cover and buying links soon!

Guitarist Carlos Alomar has been interviewed exclusively for my upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable ‘80s Sound”. He contributed great guitar sounds and moods to the album. Stay tuned for the release date, the book cover and more audio insights!

Super producer Hugh Padgham has been interviewed exclusively for my upcoming book “Press to Play: That Unmistakable ‘80s Sound”. He wanted a different feel for the album. Stay tuned for the release date, the book cover and more audio insights!

It was autumn 1984 when Paul McCartney enlisted as collaborators Stewart and Hugh Padgham. The result was one of his most unconventional and overlooked albums. Stay tuned for teasers about my upcoming book on PRESS TO PLAY... with interview excerpts, the title, the cover and much more!

Conceived as a theatrical show, the Ringo album is exuberant, and full of catchy songs. All about in the new book "Ringo Starr: I Play the Piano If It’s in C. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970–1997" GET YOUR COPY👇 US www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2DYD27G UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F2DYD27G

My new book “Ringo Starr: I Play the Piano If It’s in C. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1997” is OUT NOW! The first reference book ever dedicated to Ringo’s solo career, with 157 song entries, including 23 unreleased tracks. US: amazon.com/dp/B0F2DYD27G UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F2DYD27G

Steve Matteo on The Vinyl District reviews both my books “Band on the Run. The Story of a Classic Album” (“a detailed account“) and “Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012”, “a beautiful, over-sized, hardcover book”. www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront/p...

“Letting Go”. The basic track was taped at Abbey Road on 5 November 1974 in 21 takes. Paul: “It’s a nice tune and kids sing it all the time! It’s my favourite track.” All in the book 'Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989' mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy

Happy Women’s Day with “Another Day”, the sympathetic portrait of a woman who struggles to “stay alive”. What a great image that “Dipping in the pocket of her raincoat”! All in my book “Paul McCartney. Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989” mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy

A new conversation with the great ’Paul Or Nothing’ Podcast about my book "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012" Enjoy! mccartneypod.podbean.com/e/paul-mccar...

New official book on Wings coming in November! www.paulmccartney.com/news/wings-t...

Paul on Zemaitis bass, TO YOU, 1978. Tons of recording tricks about the songs revealed in the book 'Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989' "An impressive achievement" (Paul du Noyer) Your reference book! mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy

Red Rose Speedway medley! At the end all the melodies chase each other, merge and overlap: a masterclass in harmony and counterpoint! Engineer John Leckie recalls his involvement in the book "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol.1) 1970-89" mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy

"Hope of Deliverance", the lead single from 'Off the Ground', was a huge success. The song features a Latin percussion trio, and the session is told in detail in the book "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol.2) 1990-2012"! www.mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy-vol-2

Paul and engineer Alan O’Duffy, Venus & Mars sessions. A great interview with Alan telling anecdotes from the album in the book “Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989” Don’t miss it! 🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/889091229...

Paul’s warning about the change in law on AI. Well said, Sir. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddxd...

“Biker Like an Icon” started the Off the Ground sessions on 25 Nov 1991. Hamish Stuart: “Paul played it to us like that and we found our parts.” Tons of anecdotes in the book “Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol.2) 1990-2012”👇 www.mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy-vol-2

Last night I represented Classic Rock Italy at the press conference held by Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett to launch the new album Look Up. Short but sweet, with a very relaxed atmosphere.

It's a wrap! 2024 in a nutshell... A year of groundbreaking book releases for my author activity and for L.I.L.Y. Publishing, always striving to offer stories and research on unexplored artists and records in the rock and pop world! 1/7 mccartney-musicisideas.it

"Music Is Ideas", Volume 2 of the fantastic Paul McCartney recording sessions reference books by @lucaperasi.bsky.social is out now, here's a good look and plenty of info.... youtu.be/fzlX4KAUVWk

On this day two years ago, The 7" Singles Box was released. Working on the project for MPL, Paul McCartney's company, and seeing my name in the booklet is my greatest achievement. Check out my work on the Music Is Ideas book series (and more) if you haven't already! mccartney-musicisideas.it

Don't miss 'Paul McCartney. Music Is Ideas The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012", the follow-up to the highly acclaimed Vol. 1! An elegant addition to your library and an inseparable "friend" for years to come. Amazon links here: www.mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy-vol-2

Today at 8 PM CET, c'mon guys! Join the live premiere chat on 2Legs Podcast and ask anything about my new book "Paul McCartney. Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012" Let's have fun together! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdDt...

My new book "Paul McCartney — Music Is Ideas: The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990–2012," explores the stories of 250 songs Paul worked on during that period. Read the exclusive interview I've done for @thepmcproject.bsky.social www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/interview-wi...

Christmas came early this year. “Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012” IS OUT! Large format, 422 pages, 250 tracks, 25 exclusive interviews. AVAILABLE ON AMAZON WORLDWIDE. Paperback & hardcover. Amazon links here: www.mccartney-musicisideas.it/buy-vol-2