Paul McCartney Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul McCartney.

Paul McCartney is a legendary British musician, singer, and songwriter who gained international fame as a member of the iconic rock band, The Beatles. Born on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney showed a passion for music from a young age. In 1960, he co-founded The Beatles alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, propelling the band to unparalleled success and influencing the course of popular music.

As part of The Beatles, McCartney showcased his extraordinary songwriting skills, contributing to numerous timeless hits such as "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," and "Yesterday." Following the band's breakup in 1970, McCartney embarked on a successful solo career, forming the band Wings with his late wife, Linda McCartney. They produced chart-topping songs like "Band on the Run" and "Jet."

Throughout his career, McCartney has received numerous accolades, including 18 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (as a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist). His songwriting and musical prowess continue to impact generations of musicians and fans worldwide.

Beyond his musical achievements, McCartney is also known for his activism, including his animal rights advocacy and support for various charitable causes. Now in his eighth decade, Paul McCartney remains one of the most celebrated and influential figures in popular music, with a career spanning over six decades.

I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity to see the faces

I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that.

Paul McCartney

Help

It was Elvis who really got me hooked on beat music. When I

It was Elvis who really got me hooked on beat music. When I heard 'Heartbreak Hotel' I thought, this is it.

Paul McCartney

Music

We were pretty good mates until the Beatles started to split

We were pretty good mates until the Beatles started to split up and Yoko came into it. It was more like old army buddies splitting up on account of wedding bells.

Paul McCartney

Wedding

To keep the record straight, it wasn't always John and Yoko.

To keep the record straight, it wasn't always John and Yoko. We've all accused one another of various business things we tend to be pretty paranoid by now, as you can imagine. There's a lot of money involved.

Paul McCartney

Business

When you first get money, you buy all these things so no one

When you first get money, you buy all these things so no one thinks you're mean, and you spread it around. You get a chauffeur and you find yourself thrown around the back of this car and you think, I was happier when I had my own little car! I could drive myself!

Paul McCartney

Car

In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

Paul McCartney

Love

It's time to end the cruel slaughter of whales and leave the

It's time to end the cruel slaughter of whales and leave these magnificent creatures alone.

Paul McCartney

Alone

George wrote Taxman, and I played guitar on it. He wrote it

George wrote Taxman, and I played guitar on it. He wrote it in anger at finding out what the taxman did. He had never known before then what could happen to your money.

Paul McCartney

Anger

You see, my mother was a district nurse until she died when

You see, my mother was a district nurse until she died when I was 14, and we used to move from time to time because of her work.

Paul McCartney

Work