This week on You Dig?, Steve Wiest welcomes one of Britain's most celebrated music journalists and authors, Paul Du Noyer, for an extraordinary conversation about the people, places, and music that shaped generations.

From growing up in Liverpool to working at NME, Q, and co-founding MOJO, Paul has spent a remarkable career chronicling popular music and interviewing its greatest figures.

We travel through Liverpool's musical history, from the Cavern Club to Eric's and Cream, explore the influence of Chicago blues on British rock, and discover what it was like to sit across from Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Jimmy Page, and other musical legends.

Paul recalls hearing the Beatles' Abbey Road for the first time while hospitalized as a teenager, shares his insights into the extraordinary songwriting partnership of Lennon and McCartney, and reflects on Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary.

Then things get wonderfully personal in the Dig You Inquisition! We discover why David Bowie is Paul's superhero, how Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" became forever connected to his first visit to America, and why Mendelssohn is currently filling the halls of Castle Du Noyer.

Finally, Paul shares invaluable advice on the art of interviewing: preparation, patience, listening, and the beautiful Italian concept of sprezzatura—the appearance of effortless mastery born from tremendous work.

An episode for music lovers, writers, musicians, Beatles enthusiasts, and anyone who treasures a great story.

Pull up a chair on the front porch. You're going to dig this one!

You Dig? with Steve Wiest Conversations with creative people about the art of making art.

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Paul's official website, books, articles, and interview archive:

https://www.pauldu­noyer.com

Books discussed:

• Conversations with McCartney

• Liverpool: Wondrous Place

• The Complete John Lennon Songs

• In the City: A Celebration of London Music

Buy these books and more online: https://www.pauldunoyer.com/books/