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The 1971 Paul McCartney Solo Debut That Was Likened to “‘Eleanor Rigby’ in New York City” – American Songwriter

The 1971 Paul McCartney Solo Debut That Was Likened to “‘Eleanor Rigby’ in New York City” – American Songwriter

The 1971 Paul McCartney Solo Debut That Was Likened to “‘Eleanor Rigby’ in New York City” – American Songwriter
February 25
10:32 2026

For a young Paul McCartney fresh off the heels of The Beatles’ breakup, the world was practically bursting at the seams with equal parts opportunity and pressure. The entire planet was waiting on bated breath for what Macca would come up with as 25% of the former Fab Four. The first day he sat down with his backing band at Columbia Studios in New York City, he showed them a song that assured them that whatever was in store for McCartney post-Beatles, it was going to be a success.

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Martin Nethercutt

Martin Nethercutt

Martin A Nethercutt is a writer, singer, producer and loves music. Creative Director at McCartney Studios Editor-in-Chief at McCartney Times Creator-in-Chief at Geist Musik President (title) at McCartney Multimedia, Inc. Went to Albert-Schweitzer-Schule Kassel Lives in Playa del Rey From Kassel, Germany Married to Ruth McCartney

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