The collection showcases intimate moments of John Lennon
Paul McCartney received a standing ovation at the Tribeca Festival while promoting his new book. The Beatles idol publishes a collection of found photographs entitled 1964: The Eyes of the Storm. The “storm” referred to in the book’s title is Beatlemania, with a young McCartney aiming his lens off center. The enthusiastic audience reaction at the Tribeca Festival was captured by Variety.
McCartney took 275 photos between 1963 and 1964 with a 35mm camera. In doing so, he documented the Beatles’ incredible rise to Europe and first visit to America, including their historic performance at the The Ed Sullivan Show. Along with Conan O’Brien, who was taping a live episode of his podcast, the singer told the audience he thought he’d lost the photos until a photo archivist in London recovered them in 2020.
McCartney took New York audiences back 60 years, providing context for his photographs and looking back to those pivotal years for the Beatles. The photos that provoked the strongest public reaction were intimate and unprotected shots of John Lennon. “He’s had a really tragic life,” Paul said.
After lengthy recounts of the band’s history, O’Brien ended the evening with a fond report to McCartney, a moment captured by Variety columnist Ethan Shanfeld. “I can’t think of a single person who has brought more joy to more people than you,” he said.
Conan O’Brien honors Paul McCartney: “I’ve been lucky enough to be in my job for 30 years and I can talk to everyone. I can’t think of a single person who has brought more joy to more people than you.” pic.twitter.com/rMujvfhDb9
— Ethan Shanfeld (@ethanshanfeld) June 15, 2023
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