Category Archives: Popular Music 2000s

Paul McCartney performs at Nobel Peace Prize Concert 10 years ago today (2001)


Video: 'Your Loving Flame'

(Tuesday, December 11, 2001) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed today at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert at the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, only 12 days after the death of former Beatle George Harrison. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Nobel Peace Prize Concert 10 years ago today (2001)

Paul McCartney interviewed for ’60 Minutes II’ 10 years ago today (2001)


Video: Oct. 19, 2001 (at 9:31-11:42)

(Friday, October 19, 2001) — Rock star Paul McCartney was interviewed today in New York by journalist Dan Rather for the Oct. 24, 2001, edition of “60 Minutes II” on CBS-TV. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed for ’60 Minutes II’ 10 years ago today (2001)

Paul McCartney rehearses for ‘The Concert for New York City’ 10 years ago today (2001)

(Thursday, October 18, 2001) — Rock star Paul McCartney was filmed today in New York rehearsing for his performance at The Concert For New York, a benefit concert in response to the September 11 attacks in 2001. Continue reading Paul McCartney rehearses for ‘The Concert for New York City’ 10 years ago today (2001)

Paul McCartney walks New York street for promo film 10 years ago today (2001)


Video: McCartney walks NYC street (@ :04-3:25)

(Tuesday, October 16, 2001) — Rock star Paul McCartney was filmed today walking on 46th St. in New York City for use in a promotional video for his song Freedom written and recorded in response to the September 11 attacks in 2001. Continue reading Paul McCartney walks New York street for promo film 10 years ago today (2001)