The Beatles Channel Celebrates Paul McCartney’s Birthday All Week Long

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The Beatles Channel is celebrating Paul McCartney’s birthday all week long with special programming. Hear shows hosted by Paul’s daughters and band members, exclusive album specials, and much more.

Tune in to The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18) at the times below, or stream full specials anytime on the SiriusXM app after their premiere.

Paul McCartney Birthday Week Programming

Countdown Specials

Kevin Howlett hosts two listener-voted countdowns: Paul’s best bass parts in The Beatles and Paul’s best vocals in a Beatles song.

Broadcast Schedule

Bass Parts Wednesday, June 18 11am ET
Vocals Wednesday, June 18 4pm ET
Vocals Friday, June 20 11am ET
Bass Parts Friday, June 20 9pm ET
Bass Parts Saturday, June 21 3pm ET
Vocals Sunday, June 22 7pm ET

Fab Fourum Live

The Beatles Channel’s weekly live talk and music request show, hosted by Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione, is live on Paul’s birthday, celebrating and playing listeners’ song requests.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, June 18 9pm ET

The Long and Winding Road: Beatles Songs and Stories Told by Paul McCartney

Paul plays a selection of Beatles songs chronologically and tells stories about each one along the way.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, June 18 12am ET
Saturday, June 21 8am ET

Paul McCartney Exclusive RAM Special

Paul joins the birthday festivities as he gives The Beatles Channel listeners an exclusive guided tour through one of his and Linda McCartney’s most memorable albums, “RAM,” which came out over 50 years ago. He takes you track-by-track through the entire album, telling stories about making the music and his life in 1971 post-Beatles.

Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, June 21 12am ET

Paul McCartney Exclusive Tug Of War Special

Paul takes listeners on a journey through every song on his 1982 album “Tug Of War.”

Broadcast Schedule

Mary McCartney Guest DJ

Paul’s daughter Mary shares some of her favorite songs and stories to celebrate her dad’s birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, June 18 7pm ET

Stella McCartney Guest DJ

Stella shares a rare playlist of favorites by her dad and The Beatles, including special stories about their family, the music, and more.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, June 18 8pm ET

Northern Songs

Host Bill Flanagan features songs that Paul wrote and sang with The Beatles.

Broadcast Schedule

Monday, June 16 11pm ET
Friday, June 20 12am ET
Sunday, June 22 6am ET

Breakfast with The Beatles

Host Chris Carter features three hours of Paul McCartney music on his morning show.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, June 18 8am ET

Way Beyond Compare

Host Tom Frangione celebrates Paul’s birthday by playing songs that feature Paul as a session musician.

Broadcast Schedule

Monday, June 16 2pm ET
Tuesday, June 17 11pm ET
Friday, June 20 4pm ET
Sunday, June 22 10am ET

Across the Universe

Host Dennis Elsas explores John Lennon’s musical relationship with Paul in honor of Paul’s birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Tuesday, June 17 4pm ET
Thursday, June 19 11pm ET
Saturday, June 21 1pm ET
Tuesday, June 24 4pm ET
Thursday, June 26 11pm ET
Saturday, June 29 1pm ET

Dark Horse Radio

Host Laura Cantrell looks at the unique musical friendship between George Harrison and Paul in celebration of Paul’s birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Thursday, June 19 3pm ET
Saturday, June 21 11pm ET
Sunday, June 22 4pm ET
Wednesday, June 25 7am ET

Apple Jam

Hosts David Fricke and Tom Frangione look at Paul’s Apple Records contributions in celebration of his birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, June 18 3pm ET
Friday, June 20 11pm ET
Sunday, June 22 12am ET

My Fab Fours

Members of Paul’s current and past bands each pick their four favorite songs by The Beatles or Paul McCartney.

Broadcast Schedule

Rusty Anderson (Guitarist)
Monday, June 16 7am ET
Wednesday, June 18 2pm ET
Denny Seiwell (Original Drummer of Wings)
Monday, June 16 10pm ET
Wednesday, June 18 5am ET
Thursday, June 19 7am ET
Paul “Wix” Wickens (Keyboardist)
Monday, June 16 4am ET
Sunday, June 22 9pm ET
Brian Ray (Guitarist)
Tuesday, June 17 6am ET
Saturday, June 21 10pm ET
Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drummer)
Tuesday, June 17 3pm ET
Thursday, June 19 1am ET

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