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McCartney on Swift: "She doesn't need advice"
26 May
Summary
- McCartney sees parallels between his past fame and Swift's.
- He believes Swift, like The Beatles, has achieved worldwide fame.
- McCartney has met Swift and other young artists at parties.
Paul McCartney has commented on Taylor Swift's global stardom, noting similarities to the fame he experienced with The Beatles. During a BBC Sounds interview released on Sunday, May 24, 2026, McCartney reflected on his career and Swift's current level of international recognition.
McCartney, 83, expressed that while he sees the parallel in their widespread fame, he believes Swift does not need any advice. He mentioned meeting Swift and other prominent younger artists, such as Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, at events hosted by his wife and daughter.
He described these artists as "very good" and "really cool people," adding that he would be happy to offer guidance if asked, but suspects they are well-equipped to navigate their careers. Swift previously broke The Beatles' record for most songs simultaneously in the Global Top 10 chart in October of last year.
McCartney also recently shared his approach to fan interactions, explaining a preference for not taking photos to avoid feeling like a "monkey on the beachfront," a phenomenon he attributes to the nature of modern celebrity.
