McCartney 3, 2, 1

★ 8.4•2021•1 Seasons•

Documentary

Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic 70s arena rock of Wings and his 50 years and counting as a solo artist.

Top Cast

Paul McCartney

Self

Rick Rubin

Self

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

George Martin

Self (archive footage)

Jimi Hendrix

Self (archive footage)

Édith Piaf

Self (archive footage)

Little Richard

Self (archive footage)

Roy Orbison

Self (archive footage)

Episodes

Season:

1. These Things Bring You Together

31m

Paul McCartney shares stories from the early days, shedding new light on his relationships with John Lennon and George Harrison. Welcoming an outside musician into the studio impacts one of The Beatles’ most famous songs.

Aired: 7/16/2021

2. The Notes that Like Each Other

31m

Paul McCartney talks about his unique approach to musical composition, influences from Bach to Fela Kuti and some of the innovations that made his music altogether unique.

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Aired: 7/16/2021

3. The People We Loved Were Loving Us!

29m

Paul McCartney pays tribute to some of the artists that influenced The Beatles. He discusses the band’s trip to India and the expansion of The Beatles’ music and consciousness.

Aired: 7/16/2021

4. Like Professors in a Laboratory

30m

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss musical experimentation and The Beatles’ drive to break boundaries. The episode features segments on Ringo Starr and “fifth Beatle” producer George Martin.

Aired: 7/16/2021

5. Couldn't You Play it Straighter?

30m

Paul McCartney talks about finding his place in the band and the evolution of The Beatles’ sound and identity. This episode also focuses on a few of McCartney’s iconic contributions to the band.

Aired: 7/16/2021

6. The Long and Winding Road

27m

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss McCartney’s songwriting evolution, his creative partnership with John Lennon, and his development as a solo artist.

Aired: 7/16/2021

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McCartney 3, 2, 1

Top Cast

Paul McCartney

Rick Rubin

John Lennon

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

George Martin

Jimi Hendrix

Édith Piaf

Little Richard

Roy Orbison

Episodes

1. These Things Bring You Together

2. The Notes that Like Each Other

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3. The People We Loved Were Loving Us!

4. Like Professors in a Laboratory

5. Couldn't You Play it Straighter?

6. The Long and Winding Road