When did Paul McCartney compose the song Here Today?
Paul McCartney composed Here Today in mid-1981. This was less than a year after John Lennon's murder in 1980.
Questions about Here Today (Paul McCartney song)
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Where did Paul McCartney record the track Here Today?
McCartney recorded Here Today at his High Park home studio situated in Campbeltown, Scotland. A string quartet performed the parts at AIR Studios in London on the 30th of November 1981.
What specific event from 1964 does Paul McCartney reference in Here Today?
One verse references an event during the Beatles' first full American tour when the group became stranded in Key West, Florida during a severe hurricane. McCartney recalled staying up late that night while everyone else was exhausted and getting drunk enough to cry together.
Who produced the orchestral accompaniment for Paul McCartney's Here Today?
George Martin produced the track and arranged its orchestral accompaniment. Personnel included Jack Rothstein and Bernard Partridge on violin, Ian Jewel playing viola, and Keith Harvey handling cello duties.
How high did Paul McCartney's Here Today reach on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts in 1982?
Here Today reached No. 46 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts in 1982. The song gained traction through album sales rather than radio play.