Sir Paul McCartney details his musical influences including American soul trends now
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He's an iconic singer songwriter with an epic catalogue of hits.
And, Sir Paul McCartney, 80, has recalled being sent American soul records and buying singles in a Jamaican record shop as he detailed his musical influences.
The Beatles star enthused about always 'looking for that next discovery' as he revealed his fondness for visiting independent record shops in London.
Legend: Sir Paul McCartney, 80, has recalled being sent American soul records and buying singles in a Jamaican record shop as he detailed his musical influences
Sir Paul discussed his musical influences in the foreword of his brand new 163 track musical offering, The 7” Singles Box, of which an except has been shared by The Sun,
He wrote: 'After The Beatles had our first big success in America, I started to get their Top 20 soul records sent to me on 7”.
'It felt romantic, these songs coming all the way from America. I did it because I really liked the music, but it also meant I kept up with what was happening.
'I’ve always found there’s something exciting about flicking through the crates in
