Paul McCartney says Taylor Swift is as big as The Beatles
Los Angeles, May 26
The Beatles legend, Sir Paul McCartney has drawn parallels between Taylor Swift's "worldwide fame" with the popularity of his own band.
The Beatles legend has given his thoughts on the Opalite singer's career so far and admitted he can see a "parallel" between Taylor and his band because she has achieved a level of fame comparable to the hysteria which surrounded the Fab Four in the mid-1960s, reports 'Female First UK'.
During an appearance on 'Tracks Of My Years', Paul was asked if he would give any advice to Taylor and he said, " You do see the parallel, you know the fame and the amount of fame and the worldwide fame that Taylor Swift has and that we had, but I don't think she needs any advice to tell you the truth. If she asked for it, I definitely would. I'm like the older brother to that generation, or more like the granddad, actually".
Paul went on to reveal he met Taylor Swift at a party organised by his wife Nancy Shevell and his daughter, fashion designer Stella McCartney which was also attended by a number of other female singers including Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo.
The Beatles star admitted he was full of admiration for them all, as he said, "I did meet (her). We had a party, my wife and my daughter Stella, are very good at getting cool people to a party and I ended up chatting to them all. There was Taylor, there was Billie Eilish, there was Olivia Rodrigo, you know they're really cool people, they're very good. I like their voices. If they need any advice, yeah, I would be happy to give it, but I don't think they do".
As per 'Female First UK', Paul's comments come after he opened up about how he copes with fame confessing he's learned to "deal with it" after so many years in the spotlight.
During an appearance on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Paul said, "When you're first famous, you love it, because it's what you were trying to achieve. So something goes well, people in the street recognise you, and you love it. There was none of this, 'Oh, people are bothering me', that's a modern affliction. We loved it. And you learn to deal with it".
However, Paul insisted he still won't pose for selfies with fans who approach him when he's out in public.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a 90s kid who grew up on Beatles albums, I was skeptical at first. But honestly? Taylor Swift's stadium tours in India and global fanbase are truly unprecedented. She's the first artist since The Beatles to create that level of hysteria across all ages. Respect where it's due. Plus, Paul calling himself "granddad" to this generation is so cute! 😄🎵
It's nice that Paul is so generous with his praise. But let's be real - The Beatles wrote songs that defined generations and changed culture. Taylor makes great pop songs, but it's a different league. Still, he's a classy guy to give credit where it's due. No selfies though - typical rockstar attitude! 😅
As someone who attended Taylor's concert in Mumbai last year, I can confirm - the energy was insane! But comparing her legacy to The Beatles after just 15 years? A bit premature, Paul ji. Let's see if she's still relevant in 50 years. Still, love the mutual respect between artists! 🙌
Interesting perspective from Sir Paul. The Beatles were revolutionary - they didn't just make music, they shaped an era. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly talented and a brilliant businesswoman, but her music is more about personal experiences than cultural revolution. Still, lovely to see legends acknowledging new talent. No need for selfies though - that's a bit outdated! 🎶
Paul McCartney is being very diplomatic here. Taylor Swift has amazing commercial success, but The Beatles wrote songs that are studied in music schools worldwide. Her songwriting is good, but she
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