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Monday, January 27, 1986

Paul receives Award of Merit at the 13th American Music Awards

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Interview Dec 07, 1985 • Paul McCartney interview for The Times

Article 1986 - date unknown • Paul McCartney visits the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy London Center

Article Jan 27, 1986 • Paul receives Award of Merit at the 13th American Music Awards

Session February 1986 • Recording "Simple As That"

Session April 14th-18th 1986 • "Press To Play" sessions #3

Next article May 26, 1986 • Paul McCartney inducted into The Guinness Book of Records Hall of Fame

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Caring not that Paul’s kitchen cabinet is already groaning with the things, the 13th American Music Awards presented him with a special Award of Merit for his achievements over the last 20 years. An audience of 50 million watched the televised ceremony on 27th January. Phil Collins hosted the British segment of the show, beamed by satellite from London’s Hippodrome Club to AMA headquarters in the US. A happy Paul is pictured with Roger Daltrey, Bob Geldof (who received a special Award of Appreciation for Live Aid) and Phil.

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Paul’s appearance was pre-recorded.

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