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Paul McCartney has confirmed that he will be performing at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony which takes place on February 12 in Los Angeles. McCartney is nominated in the Best Historical Album category for the “Band On The Run – Deluxe Edition.”

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Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed that the title of his forthcoming album of standards will be “Kisses On The Bottom.” “Kisses On The Bottom” features McCartney’s versions of songs that he grew up listening to as a child, as well as two new McCartney composititions “My Valentine” and “Only Our Hearts.”

The album takes its name from the following lyric in the Fats Waller jazz hit “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter”:

“I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” is one of 14 songs on “Kisses On The Bottom.” Here’s the complete tracklist:

1. “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter”
2. “Home (When Shadows Fall)”
3. “It’s Only A Paper Moon”
4. “More I Cannot Wish You”
5. “The Glory Of Love”
6. “We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me)”
7. “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive”
8. “My Valentine”
9. “Always”
10. “My Very Good Friend The Milkman”
11. “Bye Bye Blackbird”
12. “Get Yourself Another Fool”
13. “The Inch Worm”
14. “Only Our Hearts.”

There will also be a deluxe edition of “Kisses On The Bottom” which includes bonus digital download of selections from McCartney’s performance at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA.

The photo of McCartney on the album cover was taken by his daughter Mary McCartney.

“Kisses On The Bottom” is out on February 7 in the US/Canada and February 6 in the UK. You can pre-order it now:

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Sir Paul McCartney has announced further details about his as yet untitled album of standards, which will be released in February.

The album will feature collaborations with Diana Krall and her band, and also guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. The bulk of the album will comprise McCartney’s interpretations of the classic American standards that he grew up listening to, but there will also be two new compositions – “My Valentine” and “Only Our Hearts.”

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Today is the last chance for UK readers to enter the prize draws to win tickets to see Paul McCartney and the Manic Street Preachers in concert.

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Paul McCartney tickets – draw closes 1 December 2011

Paul McCartney is back on the road in December for his European “On the Road” tour, which includes UK dates in London, Manchester and Liverpool. The prize draw offers you the chance to win two tickets to a UK venue of your choice, hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.

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A letter from Paul McCartney to an unknown drummer has sold at auction for £34,850 ($55,865).

The letter, dated 12 August, 1960, was written by McCartney in response to a notice placed by the drummer in the Liverpool Echo. McCartney was inviting the drummer to audition for the then unknown Beatles, noting that he must be available for a trip to Hamburg, expenses paid £18 per week (approx.), for 2 months.

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