October 2012
Last updated on July 24, 2024
Article Oct 06, 2012 • "Magical Mystery Tour Revisited" broadcast on UK BBC2
Article Oct 08, 2012 • "Magical Mystery Tour" restored and released on DVD / Blu-ray
Article October 2012 • "Live and Let Die" earns BMI Million-Air Award
Article Oct 18, 2012 • News about next Paul McCartney projects surface
Single Oct 22, 2012 • "Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You (2012)" by The Beatles released in the UK
Officially appears on Live And Let Die / I Lie Around
From BMI, October 16, 2012:
LONDON, October 16, 2012 – Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the leading global music rights organization, presented Sir Paul McCartney with a BMI Million-Air Award to honor over 4 million U.S. broadcast performances of his James Bond film song, “Live and Let Die.” The designation has been bestowed on many of BMI’s iconic songwriters, including Dolly Parton, Isaac Hayes and Roy Orbison. Sir Paul McCartney has received a staggering 75 BMI Million-Air Awards throughout his career, including one for achieving 5 million U.S. plays for The Beatles’ “Yesterday” in 1988, which now surpasses an awe-inspiring 9 million count.
“Sir Paul McCartney’s recognition emphasizes BMI’s commitment to celebrating and bringing value to music,” said BMI President & CEO Del Bryant. “‘Live and Let Die’ shows the incredible magnitude and cultural impact of a single song, both as a musical composition and an integral piece of cinematic history.” […]
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