You Never Noticed Paul McCartney Was Playing Drums

Sir Paul McCartney has spent more than 60 years making music, but there’s one side of his musicianship that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: his drumming.

In this video, we explore Paul’s unexpected drumming career, from his early days before The Beatles became famous to iconic performances on “Back in the U.S.S.R.,” “Dear Prudence,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and “Band on the Run.” We’ll break down the grooves, fills, and musical instincts that define his playing style, exploring why Paul doesn’t necessarily drum like a conventional drummer — he drums like a songwriter.

With his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, we get another chance to hear Paul behind the drum kit. And with access to the drum stems straight from Paul’s team, we’ll go beyond the finished recordings to discover how his drumming has evolved — and whether the same musical instincts that shaped his earliest recordings are still there today.

More than 60 years after he first sat behind a drum kit, why does one of the greatest songwriters of all time keep coming back to the drums? Let’s find out.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:20 – How Paul Became The Drummer Of The Beatles
04:08 – The White Album Sessions
04:31 – Breaking Down “Back In The U.S.S.R.”
06:15 – The “Dear Prudence” Drum Solo Debate (Paul Or Ringo?)
08:50 – The Tricky Drum Fill in “The Ballad Of John And Yoko”
10:30 – Paul’s Iconic Tom Beat In “Maybe I’m Amazed”
11:54 – Listening To The “Maybe I’m Amazed” Drum Stems
14:55 – Breaking Down “Band On The Run”
16:37 – Listening To The “Band On The Run” Drum Stems
17:57 – Breaking Down “Jet”
19:03 – Paul’s Most Adventurous Drum Part? (Steve Miller Band)
20:52 – Why Paul Played Drums On A Foo Fighters Record
22:11 – The 4 Pillars Of Paul’s Drumming Style
22:33 – Paul’s New Album: The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
23:05 – Breaking Down “As You Lie There”
26:49 – Hidden Wings References In “Ripples In A Pond”
28:01 – Beatles-Era Drum Fills In “Mountain Top”
29:38 – Paul’s Favorite Snare Sound (And Recording “We Two” To Tape)
31:07 – Breaking Down The Drum Sounds & Effects On “Never Know”
32:27 – Why The Boys Of Dungeon Lane Sounds Different In 2026
33:21 – Reflecting On 60 Years Of Paul’s Drumming
34:17 – Why Paul McCartney Drums Like A Songwriter
35:26 – Final Thoughts

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