Paul McCartney - In the World Tonight

Starring:Paul McCartney
Director: Geoff Wonfor
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Product Type: DVD

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Following fast on his work on The Beatles Anthology, Paul McCartney was inspired to make his 1997 release, Flaming Pie, a tribute in part to his days with the Fab Four, and one of the best things he'd done in 20 years. The songs are laid-back, breezy, and soulful, like Paul has remembered everything he used to be. We can thank Anthology for that, and also for this documentary on the making of Flaming Pie, a record of the making of a record. The title, Flaming Pie, Paul tells us, is from an article written by John Lennon for the local paper, The Mersey Beat, in 1961. In the story, John says he had a vision that a man came to him on a flaming pie and said, "From this day you are the Beatles with an A." So that's that. The documentary itself is partway between a music video and a proper documentary, with Paul getting silly at times, and at other times sounding a poignant note unwittingly, such as when he sings a love song to Linda. The sound on the disc is excellent, making this a worthy addition to the library of any fan of the Beatles or McCartney. With a little help from his friends: Ringo Starr, Steve Miller, George Martin, Lenny Kravitz, Linda McCartney, and (surprise) Bill Clinton. --Jim Gay

Customer Reviews:

First Tears from Macca.......2006-06-30

This DVD is fantastic. As an afterthought..It is heartbreaking. All in one DVD - THE story about Flaming Pie,SFF intro,Ringo & Paul,Linda's last recordings,Paul's last love songs for and about Linda,Song dedicated to Maureen Starkey/Princess Di,Beautiful night,George Martin,Abbey Road studios,snippets about Anthology and don't forget the Juggler!(MPL LOGO) And we owe it all to Lenny Kraddick!!!!!!

A stroll down memory lane.......2005-09-24

I have and will probably continue to have a collection of Beatles dvd's, both together and by themselves. This rockumentry is brilliant in the way it portrays Paul at the time of his releases of Flaming Pie, (which in my opinion is the best thing he has done by himself). It gives you an insight into his feelings about his past associations with the fab four and with his family and friends.
At times it can bring feelings of sadness especially seeing him with Linda,
My recomendation for any beatle or McCartney fan would be to purchase this wonderful rockumentary as soon as possible.

for the love of paul.......2005-08-02

INTERRESTING DOCUMENTARY BUT IT IS PITY THAT THE DVD WAS NOT SUBTITLE IN FRENCH LIKE THE FRENCH TV VERSION !

Beautiful Pie.......2003-12-28

Sometime ago I bought in Hong Kong the VCD version of this superb artist's work for Flaming Pie, one of his most accomplished album ever.
It's always rewarding watching an artist at work. See the places and people around him. The actual instruments played, etc. I specially enjoyed George Martin's orchestra input and rehearsal for the recording of Beautiful Night. It's really powerful the way it blends with the basic melody and Paul's singing (and Ringo's drumming!).
Images of World Tonight somehow reminded me of The Magical Mistery Tour, which I saw in December 1967 (then a kid) when first shown on British TV...cool! Now, I don't quite see a guy like Paul hanging around the streets listening to his own tunes carrying a radio - he's probably a bit too mature for that

Macca's Triumphant Flaming Pie.......2002-07-31

Interesting footage of Sir Paul as he puts together his best album in....well, quite awhile. Includes videos for The World Tonight, a VH-1 town meeting, Paul and Ringo, Paul and Steve Miller, Paul and Jeff Lynne. Also included are Macca discussing painting, his knighthood, his studio, working with Sir George Martin on Beautiful Night. It's all quite a diverse little trip inside the world of Paul McCartney and a good compliment to the truly wonderful Flaming Pie.

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