Paul Muldoon’s Show: An Interview with McCartney and the Story of a Legendary Wedding Dress
It’s a shame that McCartney’s talent as an interviewee often goes unnoticed. This show, hosted by Paul Muldoon, offers a glimpse into the mind of McCartney. While the full set of 12 episodes is currently available exclusively to Pushkin+ subscribers, two episodes were recently released to the general public. The second episode focuses on the song “Back in the USSR,” highlighting its inspiration from Chuck Berry and the Beach Boys
“In 2003, McCartney played Back in the USSR live in what had once been the USSR. You could feel a lift in the crowd,” he says.
During the show, McCartney recalls how Beatles records were smuggled into the USSR, along with Levi jeans. The Beatles were thrilled by this cultural exchange. Putin himself had listened to their music as a young man, calling it a “window to the world.”
It’s worth noting that these interviews were recorded before Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, which adds another layer of intrigue to McCartney’s insights. Surprisingly, the producers haven’t sought an update from McCartney since that time. What a missed opportunity.
A more enjoyable episode focuses on the song “Eleanor Rigby,” featuring McCartney’s engaging anecdotes. However, at times, there is an excess of contextualization, such as the inclusion of reports on Bob-a-Job week. Nevertheless, this show truly belongs to Paul Muldoon, who revels in its success. Yet, it’s difficult to ignore the overreliance on recycled material.
In addition to the McCartney interview, another fascinating documentary worth exploring is “The Feminist Dress.” This RTÉ production, released on September 23 and available on RTÉ iPlayer, tells the captivating story of a single dress worn by ten brides over the span of 50 years.
The dress, made from 3.5in crochet squares, with individually flattened and ironed roses, has endured various challenges. From being hung out on frosty nights to trampling by rogue livestock, it has proven remarkably resilient. Its unique design, using size 10 thread, allows it to effortlessly accommodate a wide range of sizes and shapes.
As Siobhán O’Reilly, the third bride to wear the dress, explains, “This dress has been worn by virgins, a mother of two, and someone who was five months pregnant. That’s how accommodating it is.”
The documentary not only delves into the love stories of a single family but also provides an insightful look into the evolution of Irish weddings. Deirdre O’Reilly, the second bride, reminisces about her wedding in 1982, where none of her friends had expensive engagement rings. The focus was on love, not materialism.
Siobhán, the third bride, confesses that she couldn’t bear the thought of shopping for wedding paraphernalia. Without the dress, she claims she would have gotten married in jeans.
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