2017 highlights
Articles
1972 Wings tour bus rediscovered
Dec 10, 2017
New “Meat Free Monday” film launched
Nov 03, 2017
“One On One” concert in Colombia cancelled
Oct 05, 2017
Jul 28, 2017
Paul McCartney to be made Companion of Honour
Jun 16, 2017
New “One On One” Brazil tour announced
May 04, 2017
New “One On One” US tour announced
Apr 25, 2017
Paul McCartney and Shure partner for auction project
March 13-27, 2017
Paul McCartney sues Sony over Beatles songs
Jan 18, 2017
“REVOLVER 50: Birth of an Icon” book published
January 2017
What happened for Paul in 2017
In March, “Flowers In The Dirt“, Paul McCartney’s 1989 opus, was reissued as part of the Archive Collection. It included a large set of demos recorded by Paul and Elvis Costello in 1987 and 1988. Some of those demos had previously been released on various bootlegs, but some were made available for the very first time.
Paul McCartney continued the recording of his new studio album, “Egypt Station”.
Paul McCartney brought his “One On One” tour in Japan, in the US, in Latin American, and in Australia / New Zealand.
The world celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ iconic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, with a special reissue of the album remixed by Giles Martin, George’s son.
On non-music related matters, Paul was awarded Companion Of Honour by the Royal Family, for his major contribution to the arts.
From paulmccartney.com, December 31, 2017:
Pirates of the Carribean 5:
It’s been a pirates life for us here at PaulMcCartney.com as Paul hung up his Hofner to embrace the life of a pirate to embrace an exciting role in the new ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film. We can’t wait to here what you think of Paul in the movie! Did you spot ‘Uncle Jack’ in the film?
Paul and Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden:
Fans may remember a few years back that Paul and Bruce Springsteen had the plug pulled on them! To the delight of New Yorkers, Paul and “The Boss” took to the stage together once more at Madison Square Garden this summer for a NY take-over! They performed ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ not once… but twice! And if that wasn’t cool enough, Paul joined Springsteen’s guitarist Stevie Van Zandt on stage later in the year at The Roundhouse to welcome him to the UK!Paul in Latin America:
There are few things as impressive as a Latin America crowd, and gosh did they treat Paul and his band this year when he played dates in Brazil and Mexico! Our sources on the tour tell us that the streets were lined with people welcoming Paul with deafening screams and applause. Paul also ran competitions online for fans to win tickets to the shows by filming and uploading their own videos. You can check out all the fun on Paul’s Instagram page by clicking HERE!MFM Film:
Meat Free Monday’s aim is to raise awareness and inspire people to make a change in their diets from an easily achievable starting point. The McCartney family launched the campaign’s new documentary short ‘One Day A Week’, narrated by Paul, and with appearances fom Mary and Stella McCartney, Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone. The film describes the delicate balance on which our beautiful exists – a balance we are dangerously disrupting through our insatiable desire for animal products.Australia and New Zealand:
Can you think of a nicer way to finish your year than a couple of weeks down under in Australia and New Zealand? That’s how Paul closed 2017 and his latest leg of the ‘One On One’ tour. Performing in packed out venues, Paul wowed his way across both countries even bringing sunshine to Melbourne (the Victorian state experiencing some of its worst rainfall on record just before his visit!). PaulMcCartney.com was lucky enough to be at one of the Melbourne shows and witnessed first-hand just how loud the Aussie fans can be! Paul also took time out on the trip to meet up with Kylie Minogue and meet a real kiwi in New Zealand.

Last updated on April 28, 2021
Albums released in 2017
Band On The Run (Limited White LP)
By Paul McCartney & Wings • Official album
Flowers In The Dirt - Archive Collection
By Paul McCartney • Official album
Flowers In The Dirt - The cassette demos
By Paul McCartney • Cassette
Pipes of Peace (Limited Silver)
By Paul McCartney • Official album
By Paul McCartney • Official album
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (50th anniversary boxset)
By The Beatles • Official album
The Beatles Christmas Record Box
By The Beatles • Official album
By Paul McCartney • Official album
Venus And Mars (Limited Red & Yellow LP)
By Wings • Official album
Wings At The Speed Of Sound (Limited Orange LP)
By Wings • Official album
Albums Paul McCartney contributed to, released in 2017
By Various Artists • Official album
By Foo Fighters • Official album
By Ringo Starr • Official album
By Various Artists • Official album
By Mortimer • Official album
By Charlotte Gainsbourg • Official album
Films released in 2017

2017 • For Various Artists
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
2017 • For Paul McCartney
Concerts, TV & radio shows
London • The Roundhouse • United Kingdom
Nov 04, 2017 • United Kingdom • London • The Roundhouse
Shows: 42 • Countries: 6
Sessions
Oct 27, 2017 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Wild Life - Archive Collection
Oct 17, 2017 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway - Archive Collection
Egypt Station sessions at Abbey Road
Late 2017 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Egypt Station
Sep 26, 2017 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway - Archive Collection

Rehearsals for the "One On One" tour
Mid-April, 2017
March - April 2017 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Concrete And Gold
Recording "We're On The Road Again", "Show Me The Way"
Feb 19, 2017 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Give More Love
2017 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Egypt Station
2017 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Egypt Station
Interviews
You Gave Me The Answer - Christmas 2017 Edition
Dec 23, 2017 • From paulmccartney.com
Having a ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ with passionate Paul McCartney lead guitarist Laurence
Dec 23, 2017 • From Medium
Dec 14, 2017 • From Radio Harauki
Dec 14, 2017 • From Newstalk ZB
Dec 06, 2017
Dec 06, 2017 • From Triple J / ABC.net.au
Paul McCartney Talks One on One Tour, Pre-Stage Rituals, Rap as Poetry
Jul 06, 2017 • From RollingStone
Paul McCartney remembers what it was like being part of a 'great little band'
Jul 02, 2017 • From Stuff.co.nz
Sir Paul McCartney: ‘I can’t believe I was one of The Beatles’
Jul 02, 2017 • From The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
‘You Gave Me The Answer’ – Tim Minchin Asks
Jun 30, 2017 • From paulmccartney.com
Harry Styles interviewed by Paul McCartney
Jun 07, 2017 • From Another Man
‘You Gave Me The Answer’ – Sgt. Pepper Special
May 25, 2017 • From paulmccartney.com
Paul McCartney Sgt. Pepper Exclusive: “It Was A Risk!”
Apr 20, 2017 • From MOJO
Behind the Songs: Paul McCartney Shares Intimate Memories of Recording Flowers in the Dirt
Mar 24, 2017 • From People Music
Sir Paul McCartney on Lennon, Kanye and his own musical legacy
Mar 23, 2017 • From BBC News
When Paul McCartney teamed up with Elvis Costello, the Beatle got back on track
Mar 16, 2017 • From The Washington Post
Inside Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello's Prolific Late-Eighties Team-Up
Mar 13, 2017 • From RollingStone
2017 • From paulmccartney.com
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