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Friday, June 28, 1974

Paul and Linda visit the Grand Ole Opry’s night performance

Last updated on March 31, 2024

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Interview June 1974 • Linda Eastman / McCartney interview for Woman's Own

Article Jun 16, 1974 • Paul and Linda McCartney attend the 3rd annual Grand Masters Fiddling contest

Article Jun 28, 1974 • Paul and Linda visit the Grand Ole Opry's night performance

Single Jun 28, 1974 • "4th of July" by John Christie released in the UK

Single Jun 28, 1974 • "Band On The Run / Zoo Gang" by Paul McCartney & Wings released in the UK

Next article Jun 29, 1974 • Paul and Linda visit David Bowie backstage

More from year 1974

From Paul McCartney in Nashville Over the Years (tennessean.com) – Roy Acuff, left, the King of Country Music, introduces Paul McCartney, the former Beatle, to a packed Grand Ole Opry House June 28, 1974. McCartney didn’t perform, but preferred to wander around backstage with Chet Atkins and various Opry stars.
AP PHOTO / BRUCE COOTER
From Paul McCartney in Nashville Over the Years (tennessean.com) – Paul McCartney, left, and his wife Linda gets interview as they made a surprise visit to the Grand Ole Opry’s night performance June 28, 1974. McCartney, who is staying in the Nashville area while rehearsing for an upcoming tour with Wings, was the guest of honor at a cocktail party at Opryland’s VIP lounge, just before the show. ALAN L. MAYOR / FOR THE TENNESSEAN
From Facebook – 49 years ago this summer, you might’ve passed this unassuming cowboy down on 5th Ave without even knowing it was former Beatle Paul McCartney. . Paul, Linda and Wings lived in Nashville for nearly three months, soaking up the music scene, enjoying local restaurants and shopping, and cutting several tracks, including the #1 hit “Junior’s Farm.” (Photo by Linda McCartney)
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Going further

The McCartney Legacy: Volume 2: 1974 – 80

The McCartney Legacy: Volume 2: 1974 – 80

The follow-up to The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, the most complete work on the life and work of Paul McCartney ever published. Volume 2 continues to paint the portrait of one of the world’s greatest musicians, his work post-Beatles, and his life from 1974 to 1980.

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The Beatles Diary Volume 2: After The Break-Up 1970-2001

The Beatles Diary Volume 2: After The Break-Up 1970-2001

An updated edition of the best-seller. The story of what happened to the band members, their families and friends after the 1970 break-up is brought right up to date. A fascinating and meticulous piece of Beatles scholarship.

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