Various Artists - Playlist for Legends Vol.4: Paul McCartney (2026)

Paul McCartney's creative methodology emerged at the intersection of two worlds: British musical traditions and 1950s American pop culture. The influence of his family, particularly his musician father, instilled in Paul a love for jazz standards and music hall, which became the bedrock of his melodicism and harmonic ingenuity. Simultaneously, American rock and roll and R&B provided the impetus for drive, vocal expression, and the concept of independent songwriting. Analyzing key compositions, from Little Richard to The Beach Boys, allows one to trace the evolution of McCartney's style—from early influences to the creation of complex arrangements and iconic hits. This synthesis of genres established the foundation for his unique musical signature.

Tracklist:
1-1 Paul Whiteman - I’LL BUILD A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE [3:12]
1-2 George Olsen - LULLABY OF THE LEAVES [3:13]
1-3 Fats Waller - I’M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND WRITE MYSELF A LETTER [3:32]
1-4 Fred Astaire - CHEEK TO CHEEK [3:21]
1-5 Andy Russell - BÉSAME MUCHO [3:10]
1-6 Carl Perkins - MOVIE MAGG [2:11]
1-7 Little Richard - LONG TALL SALLY [2:11]
1-8 Humphrey Lyttelton - BAD PENNY BLUES [2:45]
1-9 Gene Vincent - BE-BOP-A-LULA [2:35]
1-10 Nat King Cole - WHEN I FALL IN LOVE [3:13]
1-11 The Coasters - SEARCHIN’ [2:42]
1-12 Elvis Presley - ALL SHOOK UP [2:00]
1-13 Buddy Holly - THAT’LL BE THE DAY [2:19]
1-14 Eddie Cochran - TWENTY FLIGHT ROCK [1:47]
1-15 Larry Williams - SHE SAID YEAH [1:53]
1-16 Wilbert Harrison - KANSAS CITY [2:30]
1-17 Ray Charles - GEORGIA ON MY MIND [3:42]
1-18 Chuck Berry - I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU [1:51]
1-19 Bob Dylan - LIKE A ROLLING STONE [6:12]
1-20 The Beach Boys - GOD ONLY KNOWS [2:52]