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20249 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Paul McCartney: The Backyard

20249 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nine minutes feature Paul McCartney performing acoustic numbers in the garden of Abbey Road Studios, sharing stories behind his classic hits.

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David Litchfield

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Nine minutes feature Paul McCartney performing acoustic numbers in the garden of Abbey Road Studios, sharing stories behind his classic hits.

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Paul McCartney performs in the garden of Abbey Road Studios, a site integral to music history. In this 9-minute documentary directed by David Litchfield, McCartney plays a selection of acoustic numbers, revisiting classic hits. He shares stories behind the songs, offering insight into his creative process. The lush greenery of the Abbey Road garden provides a fitting backdrop for this intimate performance, reflecting McCartney's long-standing connection to the legendary studio.

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