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)

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