Paul McCartney Recalls The Beatles' 1964 U.S. TV Debut | Letterman

Paul McCartney returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater and shares stories about The Beatles. (Air Date 7/15/2009)

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[LambentLark]

My mother-in-law was in Mexico in 1964. When she saw the headlines, English Beatles Invaded the U.S., she thought it was an agricultural disaster.

[chilitoday]

Paul is so polite and sweet. He doesn’t readily speak ill of people even when he would be justified doing so.

[sdbest]

i just love how the audience just listen attentively and dave not interrupting. Truly a legend sir paul.

[GillAgainsIsland]

Paul McCartney is the living definition of a regular guy with enormous talent.

[gfriedman]

Even as a 5 year old kid I knew this band was something special that night in 1964.

[lkramberg]

Above and beyond his talents, Paul is a genuinely caring individual. I have a friend who met him while eating in a restaurant shortly after her husband passed away. She talked to him and they hugged over her loss. Fame never went to his head.

[mybelle]

Paul is so gracious. He could have been nasty about the whole MJ thing but, he shows no anger here. What a stand up individual!

[paulrob]

The Beatles changed my life and millions of others back in 1964.

[randyw.]

I was about 8 or 9 years old when Beatlemania hit the US. You really had to live through that to understand what it was like.

[johnwhitmore]

Paul wouldn't say a bad word about anyone, he is such a gentleman. Plus, after seeing this interview, he could do "stand up"!

[RideAcrossTheRiver]

"Four guys from England took us all by the hand ... it was time to laugh, time to sing, and time to join the band" -- John Fogerty

[Joeh]

There's nobody else like Paul. I'm glad he's still with us. As a Bass player myself, he was a huge influence on me not only as a player but also as a singer and composer.

[joeterp]

Paul is so delightful here. I’ve always loved the Beatles, but have not watched many interviews with him over the years. He just seems like a good guy.

[kevinhanney]

There are soooo many....other famous people who just think they're above it all...Paul is just simple, really, just amazingly talented.

[MJLOVEnow]

This man never disappoints. He is always humble and humorous. He could be so the opposite. He remains the same Paul as the one who emerged with The Beatles back in 1964.

[mattharv]

I’ve always admired all the Beatles sense of humor. It’s such a charming quality in all of them.

[guineveredawn]

I’ve been watching Paul’s interviews for a few days now. He’s so witty and engaging, just a pleasure to get to know. What a treasure!

[ajbianchi]

Im a Lennon man myself but how can you not love this man

[jacksaintjack]

The Beatles were incredible musicians, writers, visionaries, and had an indefinable, off the charts charisma. But I think they projected so much camaraderie and fun as they played and smiled. That happy, togetherness was what really got to me.

[roberttagao]

Paul saying "being the hit making variety" is an understatement. He will always be Sir Hits Paul McCartney to us all.