As a teenager Paul was obsessed by the newly-invented hit parade. The early Beatles pleased their fans in Liverpool and Hamburg by learning to play any chart record of the moment. As a pop star, McCartney was ultra-competitive and never lost sight of his rivals. That’s a habit he’s never lost. In late middle age he was checking out Eminem and Tone-Loc. In his 60s he played on stage with Jay Z and Linkin Park. And today, in his 70s, he records with Kanye West and Rihanna. His enthusiasm for new music seems genuine, but deep down he's a show-biz scuffler who refuses to get left behind.
