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What happened for Paul in 2012

Paul McCartney started 2012 by releasing “Kisses On The Bottom“, a collection of classic American standards (plus two original tracks), gaining a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and being named MusiCares Person Of The Year.

It was then an active year in terms of touring. McCartney completed his “On The Run” tour, by some European dates in March, a South-American leg in April / May and a North-American leg in November. But he also played some quite out-of-the-norm concerts (even for him), like the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, and the Olympics Opening Ceremony.

McCartney also spent time in the studios, recording what would become the “NEW” album, released in 2013.

Last updated on November 11, 2020

Films released in 2012



He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

2012 • For The Justice Collective • Directed by Simon Hanning


Live Kisses

2012 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Jonas Åkerlund


Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

2012 • For The Beatles • Directed by Francis Hanly



My Valentine

2012 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Paul McCartney


Ramming

2012 • For Paul McCartney


Concerts, TV & radio shows


Ocean's Kingdom

Shows: 5 • Countries: 1


Live From Capitol Studios

Feb 09, 2012 • USA • Los Angeles • Capitol Records Building


MusiCares Person of the Year

Feb 10, 2012 • USA • Los Angeles • Staples Center


54th Annual Grammy Awards

Feb 12, 2012 • USA • Los Angeles • Staples Center


On The Run Tour

Shows: 20 • Countries: 11


The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

Jun 04, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • Olympic Stadium


The Ronnie Wood Show

Jun 25, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • Somethinelse studio • TV show


Hard Rock Calling

Jul 14, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • Hyde Park


Olympics Opening Ceremony rehearsals

Jul 24, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • London Stadium


Olympics Opening Ceremony rehearsals

Jul 26, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • London Stadium


Olympics Opening Ceremony

Jul 27, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • London Stadium


3rd "Apollo in the Hamptons" benefit concert

Aug 11, 2012 • USA • East Hampton • The Creeks


"Heart Strings" Benefit Concert

Sep 07, 2012 • USA • Pittsburgh • Heinz Hall


Concert with Africa Express

Sep 08, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • Granary Square


Project: Harmony

Sep 18, 2012 • USA • New York City • Steinway Hall


The Frost Interview

Nov 10, 2012 • United Kingdom • London • TV show


Private Concert for David Bonderman's 70th Birthday Party

Nov 17, 2012 • USA • Las Vegas • Wynn Resort


Rehearsals for 12-12-12 - The Concert For Sandy Relief

Dec 10, 2012 • USA • New York • Madison Square Garden


Rehearsals for 12-12-12 - The Concert For Sandy Relief

Dec 11, 2012 • USA • New York • Madison Square Garden


12-12-12 - The Concert For Sandy Relief

Dec 12, 2012 • USA • New York • Madison Square Garden


Rehearsals for Saturday Night Live

Dec 13, 2012 • USA • New York • NBC Studios


Saturday Night Live - Season 38 - Episode 10

Dec 15, 2012 • USA • New York City • NBC Studios • TV show

Recording sessions in 2012


Recording NEW with Paul Epworth #1

January 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on New


Recording NEW with Mark Ronson #1

January 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on New


Recording NEW with Ethan Johns #1

Late January 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on New


Recording NEW with Ethan Johns #2

January 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on New


Recording "Hope For The Future" at Hog Hill Mill

2012 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Hope For The Future (Digital EP)



Recording "Cut Me Some Slack"

Early April 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Sound City: Real to Reel



Recording the "Destiny" soundtrack

May 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Destiny: Music of the Spheres


Recording NEW with Mark Ronson #2

July 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on New



Recording NEW with Mark Ronson #3

Mid-September 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on New


Sessions with Diana Krall

Early September 2012


Recording "Hope For The Future" at Avatar Studios

Sep 20, 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Hope For The Future (Digital EP)


Recording "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"

November 2012 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother


Recording "Destiny: Music of the Spheres"

Nov 20-23, 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Destiny: Music of the Spheres


Recording "Hope For The Future"

Nov 21, 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Destiny: Music of the Spheres


Songs written in 2012



Queenie Eye

Officially appears on New


Road

Officially appears on New


Save Us

Officially appears on New


Struggle

Officially appears on New (Japan Edition)

2012 interviews


Ich lag auf dem Teppich und lauschte

Jan 26, 2012 • From Die Zeit


Thanks a bunch, Dad

Jan 29, 2012 • From The Sunday Times



Letter To My Younger Self

February 2012 • From The Big Issue


A Lucky Man Who Made The Grade

Feb 05, 2012 • From The Sunday Times


Interview with Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2

Feb 07, 2012 • From BBC Radio 2



The Gospel According To Paul

Feb 18, 2012 • From Billboard


All Our Yesterdays

March 2012 • From MOJO


Paul's Fresh Start

March 2012 • From RollingStone


Paul McCartney Blows 'Kisses' To His Father's Era

Mar 29, 2012 • From NPR Music


RAM, Wings, and Beyond: An Interview with Denny Seiwell

May 22, 2012 • From The Morton Report




Paul McCartney about the making of Ram

Jun 07, 2012 • From Pitchfork


Paul McCartney - Master of Ceremonies

Jul 22, 2012 • From ShortList



The Magical Mystery Tour And Beyond

November 2012 ? • From MOJO


Interview with GQ

November 2012 • From GQ Magazine


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