Paul McCartney – Flaming Pie (CD)
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Recorded largely at home with a loose, unhurried approach, Flaming Pie arrived in 1997 while McCartney was deep in the Beatles Anthology project, and that immersion in the band's history clearly shook something loose. Jeff Lynne, who had produced the Anthology's "Free as a Bird," co-produced several tracks here, and Steve Miller turned up as a collaborator, giving the sessions an easy, collaborative spirit that comes through in every groove.
Flaming Pie (1997) is widely regarded as one of Paul McCartney's strongest late-career albums, reflecting a relaxed, confident return to classic songwriting. Featuring the breezy "The World Tonight," the reflective, lush "Young Boy," and the tender, Grammy-winning ballad "Calico Skies," the album blends modern production with McCartney's timeless melodic sensibility, drawing on rock, pop, and acoustic influences. Flaming Pie reaffirmed McCartney's relevance in the 1990s and was celebrated as a creative renewal that bridged his '60s legacy with contemporary audiences.
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UPC: 602478967245
Label: Capitol
Release Date: 6.19.26
Format: CD