The McCartney McAlphabet

BONUS: 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane': David’s First Thoughts

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:02:21 +0100

On the 26th May 2026, David attended a listening party for Macca's forthcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, which offered a chance to hear it three days before its release. But does he like it straight away? And is it a ‘Chaos and Creation’ or a ‘Wildlife’?

Episode hosted by David Ephgrave. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

BONUS: Days We Left Behind

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100

David & Clary discuss 'Days We Left Behind', the lead single from Paul's forthcoming new album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' (2026). Episode also features 'Seaside Woman' (1977). Hosted by Clary Saddler & David Ephgrave. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

BONUS: 'Paul McCartney: Man on the Run': Comparing Notes (Part 2)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100

This time, Clary & David discuss Morgan Neville’s 2025 Wings documentary together. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

BONUS: 'Paul McCartney: Man on the Run' (2025 Wings documentary): Just David (Part 1)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:14 +0000

David shares his first thoughts on the new Morgan Neville-directed documentary, ‘Man on the Run’, which drops on Amazon Prime on 27th February 2026, after a limited cinema release. The film covers McCartney’s life in the 1970s, from the breakup of the Beatles through to the formation and eventual dissolution of Wings. Episode features ‘Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance’ (1973). To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

K: Songs

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

David & Clary analyse four Paul McCartney songs that begin with the letter ‘K’: ‘Keep Under Cover’ (1983), ‘Kicked Around No More’ (1992), ‘Keep Coming Back to Love’ (1993) and ‘Kreen-Akrore’ (1970). Hosted by Clary Saddler & David Ephgrave. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com.

BONUS: Brian Wilson (1942-2025): 'A Friend Like You'

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

Clary & David pay tribute to another bass-playing master of melody, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, who passed away on 11th June 2025. Their chat takes in Brian & Paul’s duet, ‘A Friend Like You’ (2004), the pair's obvious mutual respect, and Wilson’s masterworks, ‘Pet Sounds’ (1966) & SMiLE (1967/2004).

Songs featured include: 'God Only Knows', 'Surfin' Safari', 'A Friend Like You', 'In A Hurry', 'Our Prayer', 'Surf's Up', 'Mrs. O'Leary's Cow', 'Unreleased Backgrounds', 'Vegetables' & 'Kicked Around No More'.

BONUS: Primrose Hill (James & Sean Collaborate)

Mon, 26 May 2025 06:30:00 +0100

David & Clary skip a Beatle generation to discuss the first James McCartney / Sean Ono Lennon co-write to be released, taken from James’ October 2024 solo album, ‘Beautiful Nothing’. NB This conversation was recorded in April 2024, just after the single came out.

J: Songs

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Clary & David dissect five Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘J’: ‘Jet’ (1973), ‘Junior’s Farm’ (1974), ‘Jenny Wren’ (2005), ‘Junk’ (1970) and ‘Jazz Street’ (1972). Just don’t mention Alan Partridge.

BONUS: Clary Talks Kylie

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

David & Clary set aside their usual Macca chat for a single episode (though he still comes up) to discuss Clary’s new book, ‘Kylie Minogue: Album by Album: Stick or Twist’, which is out now.

Pick up your copy via Amazon at https://amzn.eu/d/63AG3VH, or in all good book shops.

I: Songs (Part 2)

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100

Clary and David dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘I’: Part 2’s discussion takes in ‘I’ll Give You a Ring’ (1982), ‘I Do’ (2001), ‘In a Hurry’ (2019) and ‘(I Want to) Come Home’ (2009).

I: Songs (Part 1)

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100

David and Clary dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘I’: Part 1’s discussion includes ‘I Don’t Know’ (2018), ‘I Owe It All to You’ (1993), ‘I Want You to Fly’ (2005) and ‘I’m Carrying’ (1978).

BONUS: Now and Then

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:24:55 +0000

In this special bonus episode, Clary and David discuss the third and final Beatles reunion single: 2023’s smash hit ‘Now and Then’.

H: Songs (Part 2)

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:34:25 +0000

David and Clary dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'H': Part 2’s discussion includes ‘Heaven on a Sunday’ (1997), ‘Heather’ (2001), ‘Here Today’ (1982) and ‘Hand in Hand’ (2018).

H: Songs (Part 1)

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:08:35 +0000

Clary and David explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'H': Part 1’s discussion includes ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ (1972), ‘How Kind of You’ (2005), ‘Heart of The Country’ (1971) and ‘Hope of Deliverance’ (1992).

G: Give My Regards to Broad Street (Part 3)

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0100

In the final instalment of their three-part exploration of Paul McCartney's 1984 musical film, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', David & Clary discuss the movie & album in more detail, taking in the Wings/solo remakes: ‘Wanderlust', 'Ballroom Dancing', 'Silly Love Songs' and 'So Bad'.

G: Give My Regards to Broad Street (Part 2)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:08:59 +0100

Clary and David continue their three-part deep dive into Paul McCartney's 1984 movie and album, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'. In Part 2, they explore the film in more detail, taking in the Beatles musical remakes: ‘Good Day Sunshine’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Here, There and Everywhere’, ‘For No One’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘The Long and Winding Road’.

G: Give My Regards to Broad Street (Part 1)

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:52:39 +0100

David and Clary begin their three-part deep dive into Paul McCartney's ill-fated 1984 film and accompanying hit album, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'. In Part 1, they discuss four songs and two instrumental pieces that were newly released as part of the project: 'No More Lonely Nights', 'Not Such a Bad Boy', 'No Values', 'Eleanor's Dream', 'No More Lonely Nights (Playout Version)’ and 'Goodnight Princess'.

F: Songs (Part 2)

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Clary and David explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'F': Part 2’s discussion includes ‘Friends to Go’ (2005), ‘Footprints’ (1986), ‘Find My Way’ (2020/21) and ‘Flying to My Home’ (1989).

F: Songs (Part 1)

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:21:21 +0000

David and Clary explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'F': Part 1’s discussion includes ‘Fine Line’ (2005), ‘From a Lover to a Friend’ (2001), ‘Fuh You’ (2018) and ‘Figure of Eight’ (1989).

E: Electric Arguments (Part 2)

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:52:44 +0100

Clary & David conclude their delve into The Fireman's 2008 album 'Electric Arguments' (recorded by Paul McCartney & Youth). Part two explores the last six tracks: 'Lifelong Passion', 'Is This Love?', 'Lovers In A Dream', 'Universal Here, Everlasting Now', 'Don't Stop Running' and 'Road Trip'.

E: Electric Arguments (Part 1)

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:23:33 +0100

David & Clary dive into The Fireman's 2008 critically acclaimed album 'Electric Arguments' (recorded by Paul McCartney & Youth). Part one dissects the first nine tracks: 'Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight', 'Two Magpies', 'Sing the Changes', 'Travelling Light', 'Highway', 'Light from Your Lighthouse', 'Sun is Shining', 'Dance 'Til We're High' and 'Lifelong Passion'.

D: Denny Laine

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:34:26 +0100

Clary & David explore Denny's main Wings vocal contributions, including 'I Lie Around' (1973), 'No Words' (1973), 'Spirits of Ancient Egypt' (1975), 'The Note You Never Wrote' (1976), 'Time to Hide' (1976), 'Children Children' (1978), 'Deliver Your Children' (1978) and 'Again and Again and Again' (1979).

C: Songs

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:57:30 +0100

David and Clary explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'C': 'Check My Machine' (1980), 'Calico Skies' (1997), 'Cut Me Some Slack' (2013), 'C'Mon People' (1993), 'C Moon' (1972), 'Come On To Me' (2018), 'Call Me Back Again' (1975) and 'Coming Up' (1980).

B: Songs

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:04:52 +0100

Clary and David dissect six Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'B': 'Big Barn Bed' (1973), 'Beautiful Night' (1997), 'Biker Like an Icon' (1993), 'Bogey Music' (1980), 'Baby's Request' (1979) and 'Back on My Feet' (1987).

A: Songs (Part 2)

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:07:42 +0100

David and Clary dissect six Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter 'A'. Part 2's discussion includes 'Angry' (1986), 'Appreciate' (2013) and 'Average Person' (1983).

A: Songs (Part 1)

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:53:42 +0100

David and Clary dissect six Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter 'A'. Part 1's discussion includes 'Another Day' (1971), 'At the Mercy' (2005) and Arrow Through Me' (1979).