Episode 245: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 33: "Pipes of Peace" by Paul McCartney

In this episode, we talk about the title song of Paul McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. In addition to our usual discussion of lyrics and music, we talk about the powerful video that accompanied the song starring two "Pauls" (a German and English one!). This was Paul's last #1 in Britain -- does it live up to that reputation all these years later? And as always, we get into the myriad cover versions as well. Here's a list: Sergio Denis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmNyiIKIB6s  Gerry Marsden https://youtu.be/tG99N_2PjtU?si=u1O-hs58zf9YD4mM  Chill Out Sex Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wDIepvuSMw  Samantha Landrum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1U6LyUiOTs  The Poppy Girls  https://youtu.be/CbTsb9lf-Xk?si=Q1vU-SlwihPaq4Mz  Naturally 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26mqL8jDgQ   Muna  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfaXiJ_DTlU  And a rare interview with Paul about this song, looking quite preppy! Paul McCartney on Harty (Pipes Of Peace Mixing, Air Studios, London, December 14th, 1983, Restored) Enjoy! Feel free to email or record a message to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected]: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Our video venture: "Song Album Career!"