The End
Summary
Paul McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon analyze the Abbey Road medley as a figurative sonnet. They explore how "Golden Slumbers" draws from Victorian poetry, while "Carry That Weight" reflects the band's business struggles. The episode concludes with "The End," a Shakespearean couplet signaling finality and love.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Introduction to McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
The Abbey Road Medley as a Figurative Sonnet
Golden Slumbers: Origins and Family Memories
Sampling Victorian Lyrics and Modern Covers
Golden Slumbers as a Lullaby for the Beatles
Carry That Weight: Business Troubles and Existential Dread
The Volta: Guitar Solos and The End
The Final Recording and The Power of Music
Outro and Closing Ads
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