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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

BBC News Wednesday 27 May 2026, 23:13 UTC 1 min read
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Paul McCartney discussed his approach to creating "memory songs" for his upcoming 20th solo album, *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*. He also shared his interest in the new Beatles biopics, noting that he was impressed by the talent of actor Paul Mescal.

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.
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