The lyrics : 1956 to the present / Paul McCartney ; edited with an introduction by Paul Muldoon.
"An unprecedented kaleidoscopic view into the creative process of one of the greatest songwriters of all time, the #1 New York Times bestseller The lyrics includes: The now-standardized lyrics of 161 songs that span more than 70 years, from Paul McCartney's earliest songwriting days to the present, including beloved standards like 'Blackbird' and 'Hey, Jude,' post-Beatles classics like 'Band on the run' and 'Live and let die,' and seven songs added specifically for this paperback edition. In addition to intimate, autobiographical commentaries, more than 100 images from McCartney's personal archives, including hand-written lyric sheets, letters, memorabilia, and many previously unseen photographs. A personal foreword, in which McCartney recalls the formation of The Beatles and candidly discusses his relationship with his parents, John Lennon, Linda Eastman, and a wide range of other people."-- Page [4] of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781324094098
- ISBN: 1324094095
- Physical Description: xxx, 594 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: Paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Liveright Publishing Corporation, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.Originally published in 2021.
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- Popular music lyrics.
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- 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 782.4216 MCC (Text) | 37810435810410 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Dorothy Wightman Library | B MCCARTNEY, PAUL (Text) | 30372102045298 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | 782.421 McCartney (Text) | 33115007709799 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/22/2026 |
| Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library | 782.421 M (Text) | 39149003446010 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Murphy Public Library | 782.4216 MCC (Text) | 80605003698783 | Adult Nonfiction Paperback | Available | - |
| Walnut Cove Public Library | 782.4216 MCC (Text) | 30670100381783 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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"An unprecedented kaleidoscopic view into the creative process of one of the greatest songwriters of all time, the #1 New York Times bestseller The lyrics includes: The now-standardized lyrics of 161 songs that span more than 70 years, from Paul McCartney's earliest songwriting days to the present, including beloved standards like 'Blackbird' and 'Hey, Jude,' post-Beatles classics like 'Band on the run' and 'Live and let die,' and seven songs added specifically for this paperback edition. In addition to intimate, autobiographical commentaries, more than 100 images from McCartney's personal archives, including hand-written lyric sheets, letters, memorabilia, and many previously unseen photographs. A personal foreword, in which McCartney recalls the formation of The Beatles and candidly discusses his relationship with his parents, John Lennon, Linda Eastman, and a wide range of other people."--
