Driving Rain
Studio album by Paul McCartney
Released	12 November 2001
Recorded	16 February-2 March 2001 except "Your Loving Flame": 19 June 2001 and "Freedom": 20 October 2001
Genre	Rock
Length	67:17
Label	Parlophone/EMI
Producer(s)	David Kahne
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link NME link
Paul McCartney chronology
Wingspan: Hits and History (2001) Driving Rain (2001) Back in the U.S. (2002)

Driving Rain is an album by Paul McCartney, recorded and released in 2001. It was McCartney's first studio album of the new millennium and also his first since publicly announcing his relationship with former model and anti-land mines activist Heather Mills, whom McCartney would marry in 2002. Image File history File links DrivingRain. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (Born: 18 June 1942 ) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... March 2 is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Parlophone is a record label which was founded in Germany prior to World War I by the Carl Lindstrom Company. ... The EMI Group (LSE: EMI) is a British music company comprising of the major record company EMI Music which operates several labels, based in Brook Green in London, England, and EMI Music Publishing, based on Charing Cross Road, London. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... David Kahne is a music producer having worked on MTV Unplugged, the 1995 Grammy Award winner for Album of the Year. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 4_stars. ... Sometimes confused with the Canadian music magazine Music Express The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a music magazine in the UK which has been published weekly since March 1952. ... Image File history File links 3_stars. ... Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (Born: 18 June 1942 ) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... Back in the U.S. (subtitled Live 2002) is a double live album by Paul McCartney comprised of highlights from his Spring 2002 Driving USA Tour in the United States in support of McCartneys 2001 release Driving Rain. ... Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (Born: 18 June 1942 ) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... “Minefield” redirects here. ... Heather, Lady McCartney (born January 12, 1968), usually known as Heather Mills (her maiden name) or Heather Mills McCartney, a former model and anti-land mines campaigner, is best known for marrying Sir Paul McCartney. ...

Finding McCartney in a state of renewed happiness and domestic bliss following first wife Linda's 1998 passing, Driving Rain features many uplifiting songs inspired by and written for Heather. Clearly determined to follow the example of Run Devil Run's brisk making, Driving Rain - except for two songs - was cut with David Kahne co-producing in two weeks, starting in February 2001 and with a set of new musicians whom McCartney intended on backing him on tour. McCartney on the cover of her 1998 album, Wide Prairie Linda Louise, Lady McCartney (September 24, 1941 – April 17, 1998) was an American photographer, animal rights activist. ... Run Devil Run is an album of mostly obscure 1950s rock and roll songs recorded and released by Paul McCartney in 1999. ... David Kahne is a music producer having worked on MTV Unplugged, the 1995 Grammy Award winner for Album of the Year. ...

On September 11, 2001, McCartney was sitting on a plane in New York City when the terrorist attacks occurred and was able to witness the events from his seat. Incensed at the tragedy and determined to respond, he composed "Freedom" (the simplicity of which greatly recalls John Lennon's "Give Peace A Chance") and helped organize (alongside Harvey Weinstein) The Concert for New York City, a massive all star show at Madison Square Garden on 20 October where "Freedom" was performed to a very receptive audience. Impulsively, McCartney halted the pressing of Driving Rain so that "Freedom" could appear as a hidden track (since the artwork had already been printed). The just released, and somewhat daringly uncommercial "From A Lover To A Friend" (which only reached #45 in the UK) was repackaged with "Freedom", though the single failed to re-chart. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... Nickname: Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1625 Government  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area  - City  468. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), (born John Winston Lennon, known as John Ono Lennon) was an iconic English 20th century rock and roll songwriter and singer, best known as the founding member of The Beatles. ... Give Peace a Chance was a song written by John Lennon and originally credited to Lennon-McCartney (John Lennon and Paul McCartney). ... Harvey Weinstein at Cannes, 2002 Harvey Weinstein CBE (Hon) (born March 19, 1952) is an American film producer and movie studio chairman. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In May 2007, McCartney said there are those who ascribe “militant” connotations to "Freeddom" and, because of this, his decison to remove the performing of it from his 2007 set list (although suggesting it could possibly return when he next mounts a U.S. tour). About the song, McCartney added “I thought it was a great sentiment, and immediately post 9/11, I thought it was the right sentiment. But it got hijacked. And it got a bit of a militaristic meaning attached itself to it, and you found Mr. Bush using that kind of idea rather a lot in (a way) I felt altered the meaning of the song.”

In November 2001, Driving Rain was released to generally strong reviews but stunned many with its #46 chart peak in the UK, by far McCartney's lowest selling album in his homeland. The US reaction was stronger, though still underwhelming, with Driving Rain making #26 and going gold. Once again, there were no major US singles for McCartney and his new album.

Beginning in April 2002, the "Driving USA" tour - a massive success which would lead to worldwide tour extensions - was launched. After a nearly ten year break and a difficult period in between after losing Linda, McCartney was back on the road and enjoying himself again.

Track listing

All songs by Paul McCartney, except where noted. Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (Born: 18 June 1942 ) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ...

1. "Lonely Road" – 3:16
   • Paul McCartney - Bass, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Tambourine
   • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Wurlitzer
   • David Kahne - Organ
2. "From A Lover To A Friend" – 3:48
   • Paul McCartney - Piano, Bass, Vocals
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums
   • Rusty Anderson - 12-String Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Piano
3. "She's Given Up Talking" – 4:57
   • Paul McCartney - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Percussion
   • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Organ
   • David Kahne - Electric Guitar
4. "Driving Rain" – 3:26
   • Paul McCartney - Bass, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums
   • Rusty Anderson - 12-String Guitar, Electric Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Wurlitzer
   • David Kahne - Synth
5. "I Do" – 2:56
   • Paul McCartney - Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Vocals
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Tambourine
   • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Piano
   • David Kahne - Samples
6. "Tiny Bubble" – 4:21
   • Paul McCartney - Fender Rhodes, Bass, Electric Guitar, Vocals
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums
   • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Organ
7. "Magic" – 3:59
   • Paul McCartney - Electric Guitar, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums
   • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
   • Gabe Dixon - Fender Rhodes
   • David Kahne - Synth
8. "Your Way" – 2:55
   • Paul McCartney - Electric Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Knee Slaps
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Backing Vocals
   • Rusty Anderson - Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar, Backing Vocals
   • Gabe Dixon - Organ, Backing Vocals
9. "Spinning On An Axis" (Paul McCartney/James McCartney) – 5:16
   • Paul McCartney - Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
   • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Percussion
   • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
   • Gabe Dixon - Percussion
   • James McCartney - Percussion
   • David Kahne - Wurlitzer
10. "About You" – 2:54
    • Paul McCartney - Electric Guitar, Vocals
    • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Tambourine
    • Rusty Anderson - Bass, 12-String Guitar
    • Gabe Dixon - Wurlitzer, Organ
11. "Heather" – 3:26
    • Paul McCartney - Piano, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass
    • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums
    • Rusty Anderson - Backing Vocals
    • Gabe Dixon - Backing Vocals
    • David Kahne - Samples
    • Ralph Morrison - Violin
12. "Back In The Sunshine Again" (Paul McCartney/James McCartney) – 4:21
    • Paul McCartney - Bass, Vocals, Electric Guitar
    • James McCartney - Electric Guitar
    • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums
    • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar
    • Gabe Dixon - Piano
13. "Your Loving Flame" – 3:43
    • Paul McCartney - Piano, Bass, Vocals, Tambourine
    • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Backing Vocals
    • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
    • Gabe Dixon - Organ, Backing Vocals
    • David Kahne - Samples
    • David Campbell - Viola
    • Matt Funes - Viola
    • Joel Derouin - Violin
    • Larry Corbett - Cello
14. "Riding Into Jaipur" – 4:08
    • Paul McCartney - Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Vocals
    • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Percussion
    • Rusty Anderson - Tampura, 12-String Guitar
    • Gabe Dixon - Piano
    • David Kahne - Synth
15. "Rinse The Raindrops" – 10:08
    • Paul McCartney - Bass, Vocals, Spanish Guitar
    • Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Accordion
    • Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar
    • Gabe Dixon - Wurlitzer, Piano, Organ
16. "Freedom" – 3:34
    • Due to the last minute addition of "Freedom" to Driving Rain, it was not listed in the track list and thus appears as a hidden track

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (Born: 18 June 1942 ) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... James Louis McCartney was born on 12 September 1977 in London to Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his wife, rock photographer and animal rights activist Linda McCartney. ... Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (Born: 18 June 1942 ) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... James Louis McCartney was born on 12 September 1977 in London to Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his wife, rock photographer and animal rights activist Linda McCartney. ...

Musicians

• Rusty Anderson - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Backing Vocals, Pedal Steel Guitar, Bass, Tampura, Percussion
• David Campbell - Viola
• Larry Corbett - Cello
• Joel Derouin - Violin
• Gabe Dixon - Organ, Piano, Wurlitzer, Backing Vocals, Fender Rhodes, Percussion
• Matt Funes - Viola
• David Kahne - Synth, Samples, Electric Guitar, Organ, Wurlitzer
• Abe Laboriel Jnr. - Drums, Percussion, Tambourine, Backing Vocals, Accordion
• James McCartney - Electric Guitar, Percussion
• Paul McCartney - Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Drums, Spanish Guitar, Fender Rhodes, Percussion, Tambourine, Knee Slaps
• Ralph Morrison - Violin

Trivia

• According to the booklet packaged with the CD, the black and white photographs on the album's cover and back were taken with a Casio Wrist Camera Watch. [1]

External links

• JPGR's Beatles site: Paul McCartney's Driving Rain