The 1970s were the most turbulent and misunderstood chapter of Paul McCartney’s life. Now, in a three-hour Audible Original titled ‘The Man on the Run,’ the full story finally gets the space it needs. Released exclusively on Audible as the 42nd installment of the acclaimed Words + Music series, this audio experience expands on Prime Video’s documentary of the same name, which premiered February 27.
McCartney narrates his own journey through depression, isolation, creative rebirth, and the formation of Wings, all in his own words. The interviews were conducted over three years across Los Angeles, New York, and London, structured as conversations rather than formal sessions. One of those conversations took place on December 8th, 2025, the 45th anniversary of John Lennon’s death. That detail alone signals the depth of what’s here.
The material is intimate and specific. McCartney talks about building a baby bed for daughter Mary from potato pallets during his Scotland retreat. He opens up about painting as a way to process Linda’s illness. He revisits his post-Wings years with honesty. And a performance of “Yesterday” featuring John Lennon’s original introduction lands with real emotional weight.
McCartney said it plainly: “Morgan got me to think about stuff I hadn’t thought about for a long time. He was asking all the right questions and I was happy to be transported back.” That openness defines the entire listening experience. This is McCartney unguarded, working through a decade that shaped everything that followed.
‘The Man on the Run’ is available now exclusively on Audible. It sits alongside previous Words + Music releases from Patti Smith, Snoop Dogg, Yo-Yo Ma, Smokey Robinson, and others, all part of a series that has consistently delivered something the standard documentary format cannot.