Russell Harty interviews Paul McCartney 1 of 6

Russell`s interview with Paul in 1984 perfectly displays his underrated interviewing technique, note how, like Michael Parkinson, he asks a question then listens and gently prods and massages further responses from his guest. Also like Parky his guests seem to feel comfortable and at ease with their host, I think both Russell Harty and Michael Parkinson knew that their guests were the stars of the show, whereas some current tv interviewers believe we only tune in to see them !

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• Macca
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[richranger]

great memories - I was in the studio audience for this interview!

[bickie22]

OMG finally someone re-uploaded this one!! LOVE it! thanks a lot

[Nigelxman]

@richranger I remember you . You were the bloke with the one giant eye in the middle of his forehead. It feels like yesterday.

[ItsGettingBetter1]

anyone else notice that random twitch at 3:53

[CulworthStreet]

Oh dear. This interview is more interesting than all these "Paul's childhood chapters" all together!

(and it's NOT because I don't like reading! XD)

[enersenseAu]

Paul at his most open and relaxed in an interview. Lovely man. Check out though his love for George on the DVD "Concert for George".

[emiatrio]

I played 6:20 at least ten times, must admit

[MrRocked123]

@jazzlers you're a c***!

[HandsInMyHead]

I always liked Russel Harty, ... Parkinson was I think a good comparison, having similar techniques as interviewers, ... I particularly like some of his early interviews with Bowie, as far as gentle prodding goes.

Shame he died so young.

[jazzlers]

maccas a c***!

i'm glad he met heather mills though...

:o)

[sirtinycreep]

I used to love Russell's hair.