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Nov 04, 1997
BestBuy gives away a special “Oobu Joobu” CD
May 17, 1997
“In The World Tonight” documentary press launch
May 13, 1997
May 12-17, 1997
“Fathers’ Day” movie released in the US
May 09, 1997
International press launch for “Flaming Pie”
Apr 15, 1997
First public airing of “Young Boy”
Apr 06, 1997
“Flaming Pie” website launched
Apr 03, 1997
“Flaming Pie” previewed for the first time
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From paulmccartney.com:
Having been heavily involved in The Beatles’ Anthology project, Paul had time to reflect on the standards he and his bandmates had set during their career, and applied these to what would become his first album in four years. Made in a much more spontaneous style, with songs recorded here and there, mostly on holiday, it’s an album that luxuriates in its own sense of fun. Featuring producers George Martin and Jeff Lynne, as well as musicians including Steve Miller, Ringo Starr and his own son, James McCartney, Flaming Pie would go on to become one of Paul’s most acclaimed albums. Sales were brisk, with the album only kept from the Number 1 slot on both sides of the Atlantic by the cultural phenomenon that was the Spice Girls’ Spice album. Paul didn’t tour in support of the album, but did turn his hand to a then-fledgling form of promotion, hosting an online chat party which found its way into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people in an internet chat room at once.
There’s no way round it, Anthology’s been good to us. I mean, shit! It’s thirty years later and we’re more successful than ever! And it means I can get back to just recording, playing without any pressure.
I’m working on a new album right now, which won’t be released until 1997 because of Anthology, which suits me fine. I’m enjoying just making music without all the farting. I’m working to my own deadlines. I’ve even been working with my old Beatles buddy, Ringo. We got together again, he came down and did a bit of drumming with me… and it felt good. I fit together with him like an old glove. Oh, he’s gonna love me calling him an old glove!
Paul McCartney, Q Magazine, October 1996
Rather than collect a band and make the whole album like the last album, this new album is more intimate, based on the theory of McCartney. So I’m mainly the drummer on Flaming Pie, except for my mate Ringo – who’s on a couple of tracks
Paul McCartney, from Club Sandwich N°82, Summer 1997
Last updated on September 28, 2020
Special editions
By Paul McCartney • Download
By Paul McCartney • Official album
Flaming Pie (White-Label Promo LP)
By Paul McCartney • Official album
Flaming Pie - 3-track sampler cassette
By Paul McCartney • Cassette
Flaming Pie - 6-track sampler cassette
By Paul McCartney • Cassette
Flaming Pie - Archive Collection
By Paul McCartney • Official album
By Paul McCartney • Official album
Related singles
By Paul McCartney • EP
By Paul McCartney • EP
The World Tonight / Used To Be Bad
By Paul McCartney • 7" Single
By Paul McCartney • EP
By Paul McCartney • EP
By Paul McCartney • EP
Related bootlegs
Complete Flaming Pie - Sessions & Beyond (1997-1998)
By Paul McCartney • Unofficial album
Flaming Pie - Ultimate Archive Collection
By Paul McCartney • Unofficial album
By Paul McCartney • Unofficial album
Related songs

Unreleased song
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie

Unreleased song
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie

Unreleased song
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Officially appears on Flaming Pie
Related films
1997 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Julien Temple
1997 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by John Schlesinger
1997 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Geoff Wonfor
1997 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Alistair Donald
1997 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Geoff Wonfor
1997 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Alistair Donald
2020 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Sarah Randell
Related artists
Related Concerts, TV & radio shows
Nov 20, 1997 • USA • New York • Manhattan Studio Center • TV show
Jun 27, 1997 • United Kingdom • London • Riverside Studios • TV show
May 17, 1997 • • Bishopsgate Town Hall • TV show
May 05, 1997 • • Radio show
Mini-concert on the roof of the MPL building
Apr 10, 1997 • United Kingdom • London • MPL building, Soho Square
Related sessions
Recording "Great Day", "Calico Skies", "When Winter Comes"
Sep 03, 1992 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Flaming Pie sessions at Steve Miller's home studio
Feb 18, 1995 till end of month • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Flaming Pie sessions with Steve Miller at Hog Hill Mill
May 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
"Flaming Pie" sessions with Jeff Lynne at Hog Hill Mill #1
Nov 01 to Dec 05, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
"Flaming Pie" sessions with Jeff Lynne at Hog Hill Mill #2
February 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
"Flaming Pie" sessions with Jeff Lynne at Hog Hill Mill #3
May 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Started Feb 22, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Mar 21-22, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Started May 11, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Starting May 05, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Nov 01-03, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Recording "The Song We Were Singing"
Nov 06-10, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Nov 13-17, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Started Nov 21, 1995 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Started Feb 19, 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Feb 27, 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Recording "Really Love You", "Looking For You", "Beautiful Night"
May 14, 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
May 13, 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Recording "Heaven On A Sunday"
Started Sep 16, 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Jun 10, 1996 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Orchestral overdubs for "Beautiful Night"
Feb 14, 1997 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Flaming Pie
Related interviews
You Gave Me The Answer – ‘Flaming Pie’
Aug 03, 2020 • From paulmccartney.com
Paul McCartney reflects on Beatles reunion, how it inspired ‘Flaming Pie’ album
Jul 17, 2020 • From Global News
If I Fell - Paul McCartney offers a candid appraisal of his post-Beatles career
October 1997 • From Guitar World
Ringo Starr interview about "Flaming Pie"
Summer 1997 • From Club Sandwich
Paul McCartney Talks about Family Life and Songwriting
Jul 08, 1997 • From The Today Show (NBC)
Jun 20, 1997 • From WNNX 99X
Jun 15, 1997 • From BBC Radio 1
Jun 09, 1997 • From Time
June 1997 • From Q Magazine
Paul McCartney exclusive interview
June 1997 • From Record Collector
May 27, 1997 • From USA Today
May 17, 1997 • From E! Online
Fab? If you say so, pop pickers
Apr 25, 1997 • From The Times
McCartney Turns Back the Clock
Apr 12, 1997 • From Billboard
Summer 1996 • From Club Sandwich
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