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Paul McCartney awarded the third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Monday 16 November 2009

Sir Paul McCartney has been named as the third recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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Lend Me Your Comb

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On this day in Beatles history

2024: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
2023: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
2015: Paul McCartney live: O2 Arena, London
2010: Paul McCartney to receive Gershwin Prize at the White House
2003: Paul McCartney live: Red Square, Moscow
2000: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: State Theatre, New Brunswick
1997: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio
1976: Wings live: Madison Square Garden, New York City
1973: Wings live: Green’s Playhouse, Glasgow
1971: Recording: Jealous Guy, I Don’t Want To Be A Soldier by John Lennon
1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono fly to the Bahamas
1968: Demo recordings for the White Album
1967: The Beatles watch Procol Harum perform in London
1963: The Beatles live: Granada Cinema, Walthamstow, London
1963: Radio: Pop Go The Beatles
1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
1962: Recording: Sweet Georgia Brown, Swanee River
1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg

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