The McCartney McAlphabet

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

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

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'.

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.

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).

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

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).

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’.

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).

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’.

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).

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).

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).