Watch Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello birth a banger in real time.
This fascinating hour-long documentary film takes the viewer to the heart of the creative process, focusing on 1989's acclaimed album, Flowers In The Dirt. Mixing studio footage with interviews, Put It There features Paul talking candidly about the process behind some of the album's most beloved songs, especially a detailed exploration of the single ‘My Brave Face’, co-written by Elvis Costello. Candid, anecdotal and honest, the documentary is a must for any Paul fan and was expanded for its DVD release to include a gallery section and previously unseen performance footage.
Writing
Paul & Elvis nerding out over lyrics like excited schoolboys.
Production
Raw studio footage that demystifies the magic.
Direction
Wonfor's invisible hand lets genius breathe.
Director
Geoff Wonfor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The DVD expansion included a previously unseen acoustic performance of 'Put It There' that Paul apparently forgot he filmed.
This was McCartney's deliberate attempt to reclaim critical credibility after the 80s synth-pop wilderness — Flowers in the Dirt was his 'I'm still the guy who wrote Yesterday' album.
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