Sir Paul McCartney has shared his favourite song and it’s a well-known hit, but it’s not by The Beatles. The song is one that has stood the test of time since its release in the 1930s when it was performed by Fred Astaire. Over the years, plenty of famous singers have recorded their own version of the romantic tune.
In an interview, Sir Paul said: « One of my favourite songs because of its structure is Cheek To Cheek. » Written by American songwriter Irving Berlin, nearly 100 years later, it’s still known across the generations. Speaking on his podcast McCartney: A Life In Lyrics, the musician told of how Cheek To Cheek inspired The Beatles’ hit Here, There and Everywhere.
He said: « I liked it very much before it starts off, ‘Heaven, I’m in heaven… then the middle eight, ‘Will carry me through to… heaven…’ It’s just like, yes!”
« The way it just resolves up its own tail I always found wonderful. And I think somebody said I do it in this. »
In the 1960s, Sir Paul’s songwriting developed rapidly – he was just 24 when Revolver was released.
Reflecting on Here, There and Everywhere, he added: « I like the fact that we think that we’re on a path on the Moors, and we think we’re going for a walk and then suddenly we’ve arrived where we’ve started.
« It’s not like we’ve gone around in a circle. It’s more magical than that – we’ve come to another beginning of the path. »
He went on to describe the song’s deeper meaning, adored by listeners around the world.
« It’s this trick where you’re suddenly where you were but it’s surprising – you’re where you were, but you’re not, » Sir Paul said.
« Because you can see back where you came from and you’re definitely not there. You’re at a new place, but it’s tricked you and it’s got the same scenery again.”
While The Beatles’ music evolved into pop over the years, it often carried echoes of earlier musical eras.
John Lennon once told Sir Paul it was the « best tune on the album, » and later described it in his 1980 Playboy interview as « one of my favourite songs of the Beatles. »
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