Paul McCartney - In the World Tonight (1997)

Following fast on his work on The Beatles Anthology, Paul McCartney was inspired to make his 1997 release, Flaming Pie, a tribute in part to his days with the Fab Four, and one of the best things he'd done in 20 years. The songs are laid-back, breezy, and soulful, like Paul has remembered everything he used to be. We can thank Anthology for that, and also for this documentary on the making of Flaming Pie, a record of the making of a record. The title, Flaming Pie, Paul tells us, is from an article written by John Lennon for the local paper, The Mersey Beat, in 1961. In the story, John says he had a vision that a man came to him on a flaming pie and said, "From this day you are the Beatles with an A." So that's that. The documentary itself is partway between a music video and a proper documentary, with Paul getting silly at times, and at other times sounding a poignant note unwittingly, such as when he sings a love song to Linda. The sound on the disc is excellent, making this a worthy addition to the library of any fan of the Beatles or McCartney. With a little help from his friends: Ringo Starr, Steve Miller, George Martin, Lenny Kravitz, Linda McCartney, and (surprise) Bill Clinton. --Jim Gay Amazon.com

In the world everynight

This documentary give us some detail about the making of the excellent Flaming Pie album.
The arrangements and orquestration for Beautiful Night were a very fine work.
I thought you cannot play the guitar and sing at the same time in "Calico Skies" but Paul proves in this video, that he can.
Paul explains here that "Little Willow" was made after he knew about a friend passing away and wanted something to say to her kids. It's understood the evident sadness in the song.
Perhaps one of the main reasons to get this DVD is that we can see Linda still fighting against cancer and as always, supporting his husband. September 20, 2008

And WHY is this DVD, i.e., album, so good?

Said Jim Gay: ". . . and one of the best things he'd done in 20 years. The songs are laid-back, breezy, and soulful, like Paul has remembered everything he used to be...."

Hmmmm....the same was said about George Harrison's "Cloud Nine." What's the common thread here?

As a life-long Beatle addict (and that means from the first time I heard "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1963 -- a very bright child was I), I can say with authority that second only to George Martin (who orchestrated "Beautiful Night"), NO ONE can pull the Beatles sound out of a Beatle like JEFF LYNNE. Gay neglected to mention Jeff in his list of Paul's "friends". Paul was so impressed with Jeff's producing skills on the Anthology tracks (and we can thank George H. for that - he knew no one was as qualified or as passionate as Jeff to make it work), that he tapped him to co-produce "Flaming Pie." Smart move, Paul -- you could really use him NOW, as well.

So . . . we can thank Jeffy for pulling "All the Best" from Paulie which gives this DVD its reason for being. Otherwise, what would be the point? July 20, 2008

In the World Tonight- Paul McCartney

I was lucky to find this movie at the Library first and fell in love with it. I had to buy it for myself. It shows Paul with Linda and you can see the love there.
I loved all the songs and Paul can be very funny.
Paul is my favorite Beatle and I really like this documentary of the Making of the CD " Flaming Pie". April 28, 2008

First Tears from Macca

This DVD is fantastic. As an afterthought..It is heartbreaking. All in one DVD - THE story about Flaming Pie,SFF intro,Ringo & Paul,Linda's last recordings,Paul's last love songs for and about Linda,Song dedicated to Maureen Starkey/Princess Di,Beautiful night,George Martin,Abbey Road studios,snippets about Anthology and don't forget the Juggler!(MPL LOGO) And we owe it all to Lenny Kraddick!!!!!! June 30, 2006

A stroll down memory lane

I have and will probably continue to have a collection of Beatles dvd's, both together and by themselves. This rockumentry is brilliant in the way it portrays Paul at the time of his releases of Flaming Pie, (which in my opinion is the best thing he has done by himself). It gives you an insight into his feelings about his past associations with the fab four and with his family and friends.
At times it can bring feelings of sadness especially seeing him with Linda,
My recomendation for any beatle or McCartney fan would be to purchase this wonderful rockumentary as soon as possible. September 24, 2005

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