‘It’s a bit emotional’: Paul McCartney plays new songs to fans at Abbey Road

The ex-Beatle hosted a playback previewing his next album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, telling stories along the wayStudio Two at Abbey Road was dressed with an armchair, a guitar...

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent · The Guardian Culture

The ex-Beatle hosted a playback previewing his next album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, telling stories along the way Studio Two at Abbey Road was dressed with an armchair, a guitar and a bookcase of Paul McCartney memorabilia. Without the spotlights and cameras, it might have passed for his living room. Even so, the 50 competition-winning Beatles fans gathered to enjoy their prize – a preview listen to McCartney’s new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane – were surely not expecting the man himself to walk in. Then the room hushed. One fan said keenly: “He must be here.” And he was. Continue reading...