Mary McCartney reflects on her early memories of the world’s most famous recording studio in a new Disney+ documentary.
If These Walls Could Sing debuted on Disney+ on 6 January.
Described as a “personal love letter” to Abbey Road Studios from Paul McCartney’s eldest daughter, the documentary is a passionate account of the world’s first purpose-built recording studio spanning 91 years.
It features stories from the likes of Jimmy Page, Kate Bush, Noel Gallagher, John Williams, Celeste, Elton John, Giles Martin, Shirley Bassey, Liam Gallagher, Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney.
According to Abbey Road Studio’s website, Mary’s initial inspiration for the film was an image of her parents walking across the famous zebra crossing in 1977 (see below).
Mary McCartney’s Beatle memories
“Abbey Road Studios have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember,” McCartney said.
“I grew up around the corner and have early memories of going to visit my parents while they were recording. The studios felt like a family. The people who worked there had also grown up there, staying years to be trained and nurtured by the generation above them. This family had also produced the music I loved; iconic, original, pioneering records that have inspired and moved me and millions of others.”
She added: “I see this film as an opportunity to make the magic of the world’s most famous studio accessible to engage with a younger audience and surprise people.”
