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'''Sir Paul McCartney''' (born 18 June 1942) is a British musician and songwriter, and a former member of [[The Beatles]] and {{w|Wings}}. He is noted by the ''{{w|Guinness World Records}}'' as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.<ref>{{cite web
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'''Sir James Paul McCartney''', MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM  (born June 18, 1942), better known as '''Paul McCartney''', is an English musician and singer-songwriter, best known for formerly being a member of [[The Beatles]] and {{w|Wings}}. He is noted by the ''{{w|Guinness World Records}}'' as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.<ref>{{cite web
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|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2008/09/080916.aspx |title=Guinness World Records Launches 2009 Edition |work=Guinness World Records |accessdate=5 March 2010}}</ref> He voiced [[Paul McCartney (character)|himself]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Lisa the Vegetarian]]", alongside his now deceased wife [[Linda McCartney|Linda]]. McCartney's stipulation for appearing was that Lisa's decision to become a vegetarian would be a permanent character change, to which producer [[David Mirkin]] agreed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|title='Simpsons' chat closes Paley fest|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=March 16, 2007|work=Variety|accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
  
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On ''The Simpsons'', McCartney appeared in the episode "[[Lisa the Vegetarian]]" as [[Paul McCartney (character)|himself]], alongside his now deceased wife [[Linda McCartney|Linda]]. McCartney's stipulation for appearing was that Lisa's decision to become a vegetarian would be a permanent character change, to which producer [[David Mirkin]] agreed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|title='Simpsons' chat closes Paley fest|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=March 16, 2007|work=Variety|accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
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Paul McCartney was voted joint 10th in {{w|IGN}}'s [http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/730/730566p1.html "Top 25 Simpsons Guest Stars"] along with fellow Beatles [[Ringo Starr]] and [[George Harrison]].
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McCartney was the final surviving Beatle to appear on ''The Simpsons,'' following [[Ringo Starr]] and [[George Harrison]]. {{w|John Lennon}} died in 1980, years before the show began. Harrison died in 2001, years after his own, McCartney's, and Starr's appearances on the show.
 
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Paul McCartney was voted joint 10th in {{W|IGN}}'s [http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/730/730566p1.html "Top 25 Simpsons Guest Stars"] along with fellow Beatles [[Ringo Starr]] and [[George Harrison]].
 
  
 
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Revision as of 07:42, December 27, 2011

For the character, see Paul McCartney (character).


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Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM (born June 18, 1942), better known as Paul McCartney, is an English musician and singer-songwriter, best known for formerly being a member of The Beatles and Wings. He is noted by the Guinness World Records as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.[1] He voiced himself in the season 7 episode "Lisa the Vegetarian", alongside his now deceased wife Linda. McCartney's stipulation for appearing was that Lisa's decision to become a vegetarian would be a permanent character change, to which producer David Mirkin agreed.[2]

Paul McCartney was voted joint 10th in IGN's "Top 25 Simpsons Guest Stars" along with fellow Beatles Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

References

  1. ↑ Guinness World Records Launches 2009 Edition. Guinness World Records. Retrieved on 5 March 2010.
  2. ↑ Schneider, Michael " 'Simpsons' chat closes Paley fest " Variety March 16, 2007 . Retrieved on 2008-12-28  

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