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78 years ago, on the 18th of June 1942, Sir Paul McCartney was born in a little Liverpool hospital. Paul is a dedicated musician and brilliant inspiration.
For his birthday, here is a thread of moments in his life where he has solidified my belief that his strength is unmatched:
For his birthday, here is a thread of moments in his life where he has solidified my belief that his strength is unmatched:
The loss of his Mother,
On the 31st of October 1956, Paul lost his Mother, Mary, to cancer at the young age of fourteen. Paul channelled his pain and put it into his music, never forgetting his mother's teachings of kindness and love.
On the 31st of October 1956, Paul lost his Mother, Mary, to cancer at the young age of fourteen. Paul channelled his pain and put it into his music, never forgetting his mother's teachings of kindness and love.
Excelling at music,
Paul, despite the ache of losing his mother at such a young age, found consolation in music and connected with his father, Jim, through music. He has always poured his heart and soul into his music and is so effortlessly talented.
Paul, despite the ache of losing his mother at such a young age, found consolation in music and connected with his father, Jim, through music. He has always poured his heart and soul into his music and is so effortlessly talented.
Drug controversy,
On the 17th of June 1967, Paul admitted to his use of drugs after being questioned by the Press. He refused to lie, despite knowing drugs were wrong. He was ridiculed but he kept his honest principles and urged fans not to copy his actions.
On the 17th of June 1967, Paul admitted to his use of drugs after being questioned by the Press. He refused to lie, despite knowing drugs were wrong. He was ridiculed but he kept his honest principles and urged fans not to copy his actions.
The Press,
Paul, like other celebrities, has been bombarded by the Press for decades. Despite their heartless attempts to vilify his name, Paul has remained grounded. It has been over 50 years and the media are still obsessed with him but he has never lost his charm over it.
Paul, like other celebrities, has been bombarded by the Press for decades. Despite their heartless attempts to vilify his name, Paul has remained grounded. It has been over 50 years and the media are still obsessed with him but he has never lost his charm over it.
That Allen Klein debacle,
Paul McCartney was the only Beatle to see through Allen Klein. He was the only one that refused to sign with him. And as a result, his bandmates grew hostile with him but he stayed true to himself. Here's a link to a thread about the whole situation:
Paul McCartney was the only Beatle to see through Allen Klein. He was the only one that refused to sign with him. And as a result, his bandmates grew hostile with him but he stayed true to himself. Here's a link to a thread about the whole situation:
Suing The Beatles,
Paul had no option but to make the difficult decision to sue his best friends in order legally break up the band. It was very difficult for Paul to go through and it broke him and his relationships with his friends. But, again, for years, he stuck with it.
Paul had no option but to make the difficult decision to sue his best friends in order legally break up the band. It was very difficult for Paul to go through and it broke him and his relationships with his friends. But, again, for years, he stuck with it.
Losing his confidence,
After the suing of The Beatles, Paul lost all confidence in his talent. He was unable to write songs and fell into a depressive state, turning to alcohol. But Paul eventually found himself again and worked hard for his fans and his mental wellbeing. Proud.
After the suing of The Beatles, Paul lost all confidence in his talent. He was unable to write songs and fell into a depressive state, turning to alcohol. But Paul eventually found himself again and worked hard for his fans and his mental wellbeing. Proud.
John Lennon's death,
John's assassination was unprecedented and injust. Just as Paul and John had stayed to rebuild their relationship, John was snatched away from Paul. He struggled for months and - on top of that - was ridiculed for saying it was a "drag" that John died.
John's assassination was unprecedented and injust. Just as Paul and John had stayed to rebuild their relationship, John was snatched away from Paul. He struggled for months and - on top of that - was ridiculed for saying it was a "drag" that John died.
Michael Jackson,
Paul McCartney did two duets with Michael Jackson and coached him in music management. Jackson then went above Paul's head and bought The Beatles' catalogue, which was unprecedented at the time. And meant Paul had to fight for 40 years for rights to own music.
Paul McCartney did two duets with Michael Jackson and coached him in music management. Jackson then went above Paul's head and bought The Beatles' catalogue, which was unprecedented at the time. And meant Paul had to fight for 40 years for rights to own music.
Charity work,
Like many other artists, Paul's performance at Live Aid on the 13th of July 1985 was not for money but instead for charity. He has always worked for charity and has done hundreds of charity projects. His most recent performance was for the appreciation of the NHS.
Like many other artists, Paul's performance at Live Aid on the 13th of July 1985 was not for money but instead for charity. He has always worked for charity and has done hundreds of charity projects. His most recent performance was for the appreciation of the NHS.
Losing his "Lovely Linda",
Linda and Paul's relationship was special. And Linda's diagnosis with cancer was a reminder of the way his mother died. When Linda died, Paul struggled with the loss of the love of his life. He still adores her to this day and honours her memory.
Linda and Paul's relationship was special. And Linda's diagnosis with cancer was a reminder of the way his mother died. When Linda died, Paul struggled with the loss of the love of his life. He still adores her to this day and honours her memory.
George Harrison's death,
In the same way that John's death broke his heart, the death of his close friend in 2001 was heart rendering. George and Paul had a frosty relationship until the 90's. But they made up before George died, and his death was really upsetting for Paul.
In the same way that John's death broke his heart, the death of his close friend in 2001 was heart rendering. George and Paul had a frosty relationship until the 90's. But they made up before George died, and his death was really upsetting for Paul.
Family man,
Paul's love for his family is evident. He loved his father, he loves his brother and, with Linda, he raised his family in love and kindness. His support of his children has led them to live independent, successful lives in their chosen careers.
Paul's love for his family is evident. He loved his father, he loves his brother and, with Linda, he raised his family in love and kindness. His support of his children has led them to live independent, successful lives in their chosen careers.
Adopting Heather,
There are not many men that that are willing to take in another man's child but Paul adopted Linda's daughter, Heather, early into their relationship and treated her as his own. His love for Linda and Heather. So, so sweet.
There are not many men that that are willing to take in another man's child but Paul adopted Linda's daughter, Heather, early into their relationship and treated her as his own. His love for Linda and Heather. So, so sweet.
That Heather M*lls situation but I'm not even going to waste my time or effort talking about it, especially after just discussing the beautiful Linda. It's just worth noting that Paul was incredibly vulnerable but still came out the other end of a toxic relationship. Moving on.
Fight for animal welfare,
Alongside his lovely Linda, Paul has advocated for animal welfare. With her, he funded and created the 'Linda McCartney Foods' company and pushed for 'Meat Free Monday'. He influenced me to go veggie, then vegan and has done for THOUSANDS of PEOPLE.
Alongside his lovely Linda, Paul has advocated for animal welfare. With her, he funded and created the 'Linda McCartney Foods' company and pushed for 'Meat Free Monday'. He influenced me to go veggie, then vegan and has done for THOUSANDS of PEOPLE.
Advocating against oppression,
Paul McCartney has always fought against oppression. He, alongside the other Beatles, refused to perform for segregated audiences in the 60's, marched in the 'March for Our Lives' and has been openly against guns, violence and inequality forever.
Paul McCartney has always fought against oppression. He, alongside the other Beatles, refused to perform for segregated audiences in the 60's, marched in the 'March for Our Lives' and has been openly against guns, violence and inequality forever.
Learning from his mistakes,
Paul has always been open about his mistakes. He's an honest man and doesn't pretend to be something he's not. He admitted to holding racist and sexist opinions throughout his childhood but recognised it and grew from it. Not many people can do that.
Paul has always been open about his mistakes. He's an honest man and doesn't pretend to be something he's not. He admitted to holding racist and sexist opinions throughout his childhood but recognised it and grew from it. Not many people can do that.
Dedication to his music,
There are few musicians that have a discography as wide as Paul's. He has remained dedicated to his music for decades and genuinely loves making music for his fans and performing, even stating he is not going to retire. I love his dedication, y'know?
There are few musicians that have a discography as wide as Paul's. He has remained dedicated to his music for decades and genuinely loves making music for his fans and performing, even stating he is not going to retire. I love his dedication, y'know?
Overall, Paul McCartney is one of the purest and most influential people. It's perfectly acceptable to dislike Paul's music and favour another person's but there is no denying that Paul McCartney has so much strength.
He is a dedicated musician and deserves nothing but love.
He is a dedicated musician and deserves nothing but love.
Paul McCartney will always, always be my favourite person. He has been there for me (cheesy) since I was young. His music has gotten me through some of my toughest times and I will always be in great debt to him for that.
James Paul McCartney, happy birthday and thank you!
James Paul McCartney, happy birthday and thank you!
