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REVEALED: The Embarrassing TV Show That Almost Destroyed Paul McCartney's Career

REVEALED: The Embarrassing TV Show That Almost Destroyed Paul McCartney's Career

How a bitter feud with a media mogul forced Macca to don a pink tuxedo and sing for his supper in 1973

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Nov 10, 2024
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  • Secret battle over Linda McCartney's songwriting credits led to forced TV appearance

  • Media tycoon Sir Lew Grade held Beatles' music catalogue hostage in royalties row

  • Cringe-worthy special featured everything from pub singalongs to James Bond - but left viewers cold

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