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November 2000

Recording "Always Be There", "Heather", "Only Our Hearts"

For Paul McCartney

Last updated on June 18, 2025

Paul, indeed, has kept his word with regards to how would spend December 8. He is, as I type this message, at Abbey Road working with a full orchestra making new recordings for his next studio album. He is said to have recorded at least three new tracks today, all ballads. Paul McCartney doing what Paul McCartney does best!

Forum user Matt Hurwitz – From (513) Current Paul McCartney news thread (interviews, articles, miscellaneous) | Page 781 | Steve Hoffman Music Forums

Always be there was recorded first in november 2000, with “Heather” and “only our hearts” for a sort of pré kisses on the bottom project at Abbey Road. It was recorded with a big orchestra. So Only our hearts was written not really for Nancy… Always be there was described by Eddie Klein as a beautiful song with a rubber soul revolver flavor.

Forum user etcetera – From (513) Current Paul McCartney news thread (interviews, articles, miscellaneous) | Page 780 | Steve Hoffman Music Forums

Session activities

  1. I Will Always Be There

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Recording

  2. Heather

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Recording

  3. Only Our Hearts

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Recording


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