Paul Mccartney's Son Prepares EP

A singer with a familiar name James McCartney has confirmed details of debut EP.

Everyone struggles to live up their parent's legacy. However spare a thought for The Beatles offspring, who face the mountainous task of outdoing one of the most iconic groups in pop history.

Of the band's children, only Zak Starkey has enjoyed lasting success with stints in The Who and of course Oasis. A capable session drummer, Starkey has played on more successful records than any other Beatles child.

Now Paul McCartney's son James has decided to release his debut EP. Working on new material last year, James McCartney took his time in writing, recording and collecting the tracks.

Produced by his father, the pair used studios in the United States as well as Abbey Road. A friendly collaboration, James McCartney has decided to cover 'Old Man' - Neil Young's lament for passing youth.

An odd choice, the lyrics 'Old man take a look at my life / I'm a lot like you were' perhaps make more sense given the relationship between artist and producer. Alongside the cover, James McCartney has completed four new tracks.

'Angel', 'Glisten', 'My Friend' and 'Denial' were constructed during sessions last year. Set to be released on September 21st, the EP will be titled 'Available Light' and comes before a full album by the young songwriter.

Of course, James McCartney is a member of a musical dynasty. Uncle Mike McGear - real name McCartney - scored a number one hit in his own right as a member of comedy group The Scaffold.

Meanwhile, Paul McCartney recently received an honour from Barack Obama before playing a quick set in The White House. Show off!

James McCartney is set to release 'Available Light' on September 21st. Tracklisting:

'Angel'

'Glisten'

'My Friend'

'Denial'

'Old Man'

Paul Mccartney Rejects To Drink Water Onstage

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY rejects to drink water onstage because he doesn't want to look unprofessional.

The 68 year old Paul three hour concerts to regularly performs but insists on not guzzling water, admitting his preference harks back to his days in the Beatles.

Paul Mccartney tells to the Britain's Daily Express, "I don't know, when I'm on I just wouldn't want to drink water. There is water (available) but I think it's the tradition that I'm from."

But the Brit admits before his gigs he does take care of his vocal cords backstage, adding: "I inhale Olbas Oil in hot water put a few drops and inhale the steam or sometimes gargle salt water. I don't know if it does anything but the ritual does. It helps me mentally."

Sir Paul McCartney: Set for Glee role

Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly after writing to bosses set for a role in Glee.
The British musician seemly sent the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, some of his tapes in a bid to be included in the next series.
Murphy said: 'I received some fantastic mixtapes from Paul McCartney a couple of weeks ago. I thought I was being punked!'
He added: 'In a package it came out of the blue, handwritten, and it had two CDs and it said: 'Hi Ryan, I hope you will consider some of these songs for Glee.'
'I had heard that he is a fan of the show but I was gobsmacked. Of course we are going to do something with him.'

When Paul McCartney missed out on playing a gig for Obama

Sir Paul McCartney beatles legend, he was turned away by security guards at the White House when he arrived to play a gig for U.S. President Barack Obama last month.
McCartney, 68, had arrived at the iconic building in Washington, D.C. ahead of his scheduled performance for the president, but he and his band were not allowed through the strict security checks.
Guards on the gate eventually sent McCartney to a different entrance, but the delay left the musician fearing he would miss the gig.
"The security getting through of the White House (was memorable). For the rehearsal, we got through fine. But for the real gig, we were sort of not let in," the Daily Express quoted him as saying.
"At the gate we said, 'We're the entertainment.' He (the security guard) said, 'No, you'll have to walk around the other block.'
"It was heavy traffic, so we're going, 'Oh geesh. Wouldn't you just know it'," he added.

White House gig a 'biggie' calls Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney could call a performance a little club gig at the White House.
McCartney was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in July, by the Libary an honor bestowed of Congress. Accepting it, McCartney performed in the East Room of the White House for President Barack Obama and the first family, who sat front row center.
Guests including Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, the Jonas Brothers, Jack White and others taking turns playing Beatles classics. Jerry Seinfeld summarized the choice of McCartney for the Gershwin simply as "duh."
PBS will broadcast the concert as part of its "In Performance at the White House" series on Wednesday (8 p.m. EDT).
rock 'n' roller for the 68 years old, the evening was clearly meaningful. He sang "Michelle" to Michelle Obama, adding that he hoped the president wouldn't punch him out. For the first time, he performed "Ebony and Ivory" live with Stevie Wonder. And he performed one of the more star studded singalongs of "Hey Jude," complete with the Obamas joining onstage.
McCartney was so fond of the concert which he called "a little club gig" that he has already rewatched it, and plans to again. Sir Paul took a moment out of his North American tour to reflect on his trip to the White House.

Mccartney's Guilt Over Sending Children To Private School

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY's daughter STELLA feels guilty about sending her children to a "posh" private school because she's convinced her dad's decision to enrol her in a "normal" facility was "the best thing" he could have done for her.
The Beatles legend sent the fashion designer to a local government run institute because he wanted to make sure she remained grounded despite his superstar status.
Stella previously dubbed her father a "tight b**tard" for the decision, but now credits the musician for making the right choice.
The designer, who is recently expecting her fourth child, has decided to send her kids to an expensive private school, but she fears it will have a negative impact on them.
She tells Britain's Daily Mail, "If at any stage it looks like they're becoming total jerks and saying 'hello mummy' in posh voices, instead of running in and just being their awful selves, then you have to knock it on the head (stop it). It's one of my biggest internal struggles the whole schooling system in London and the fact that my kids are going to a posh school. It freaks me out...
"Going to the normal local comprehensive (school) was one of the best things that could have happened to me. You didn't boast about stuff otherwise you'd get beaten up. It was healthy to look how most people in the world live. That's why I freak out that my kids are doing that."

Tonight Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney brings his “Up and Coming” tour to Utah tonight. In the state it will be his first appearance.When • Tuesday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.Where • Rio Tinto Stadium, 9256 S. State, SandyTickets • Sold out
Former Beatle and Wings frontman Paul McCartney will perform for the first time in Utah on Tuesday, July 13.The 68 year old native of Liverpool is the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music. According to Guinness World Records, he wrote or co wrote 188 charted records, of which 91 reached the Top 10 and 33 made it to No. 1.
Virtually everyone has a favorite McCartney song, written either when he was a member of the Fab Four or during his prolific career as a solo artist and with Wings.
My favorites from Sir Paul’s collection? “Paperback Writer,” “Eleanor Rigby” and “I’ve Just Seen a Face.”
In interviews conducted over the past few months, The Tribune asked musicians and entertainers from all over the world to name their favorites. Here’s what they said:
Folk legend Joan Baez • “Let It Be”Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff • “Yesterday” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”Yesod Williams of Pepper • “Live and Let Die.” (“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” is my least favorite.”)Jon Olazabal of Dirty Heads: • “I’ve Got a Feeling”Joey Signa of Paper Tongues • “Let It Be”Comedian Paula Poundstone • “Hey Jude”Singer songwriter Brandi Carlile • “Let It BePop singer David Osmond • “Blackbird” and “Yesterday”Classical violinist Jenny Oaks Baker • “Yesterday” and “Hello Goodbye”Country singer Lee Ann Womack • “Helter Skelter” Jared Watson of Dirty Heads • “Get Back”Tom Gabel of Against Me! • “Blackbird” (“I play it for my daughter. She’s 7 1/2 months.”)Rusty Anderson of Paul McCartney Band • “Helter Skelter,” “Let It Be” and “Maybe I’m Amazed”Singer songwriter Katie Herzig • “Eleanor Rigby”Deondra Brown of The 5 Browns • “Yesterday” and “Penny Lane”Lily Tomlin • “Yesterday” (“It’s so interesting to see the progression of their music, and their consciousness.”)John Campbell of Lamb of God • “Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?”Bryan Simpson of Cadillac Sky • “Blackbird”Dance music artist Girl Talk • “Temporary Secretary”Blues guitarist JJ Grey • “We Can Work It Out”SA Martinez of 311 • “Yesterday” and “Blackbird” (“What a genius, what a craftsman. How lucky we are to have these songs?”Country singer Heidi Newfield • “Hey Jude” and “Live and Let Die”Comedian Anjelah Johnson • None. “You can ask me what my favorite Beyoncé song is. I can give you a whole list.”