Paul McCartney on New Song ‘Salesman Saint,’ How Wartime Resilience Shaped the Beatles
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- Paul McCartney previewed his new song 'Salesman Saint' on the 'The Rest Is History' podcast with host Tom Holland, featuring lyrics about his parents and post‑war life.
- The Boys of Dungeon Lane, McCartney’s upcoming album produced by Andrew Watt, is slated for release on May 29, 2026, and revisits his early memories.
- Paul McCartney recalled writing his first song 'I Lost My Little Girl' at age 14 shortly after his mother’s death, describing the guitar as his therapist.
- Paul McCartney recounted his mother’s wartime bravery as a midwife cycling through snow to attend births, and linked Liverpool’s wartime humor to the Beatles’ resilience.
- Home to Us is a duet with Ringo Starr on the forthcoming album, and the March‑released single 'Days We Left Behind' also appears on the record.
Why it matters: Fans and the music industry gain a fresh McCartney album on May 29, driving sales and streaming revenue while reinforcing the Beatles’ cultural legacy and boosting the artist’s catalog performance.
