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How to pronounce mccartney

IPA transcription: [mə'kɑɹtni]

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Noun

  • English rock star and bass guitarist and songwriter who with John Lennon wrote most of the music for the Beatles (born in 1942)

Usage examples

  • John Lennon and Paul McCartney are two famous members of the Beatles.
  • George Harrison introduces the song, saying "For Paul McCartney of Liverpool, opportunity knocks!".
  • Partway through the song, Lennon introduces McCartney as lounge singer Denis O'Bell.
  • McCartney's publicists denied any resemblance between "Answer Me, My Love" and "Yesterday".
  • Both McCartney and Harrison attended the Liverpool Institute.
  • During one rehearsal session, McCullough and McCartney argued, and McCullough quit.
  • The latter performance reunited Ringo Starr with his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney.
  • The song was co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
  • McCartney and Harrison both said it was their favourite track on Abbey Road.
  • All tracks written by Lennon-McCartney, except where noted.