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Paul McCartney hawks Starbucks album on HSN

Did anyone see this last night? I couldn’t find any video of it on YouTube this morning, but I’m sure it will pop up soon enough, if not, it airs again today at 2:30pm.

All I got to say is “How fucking lame!”

Paul get your shit together, you haven’t written a good song in ages, you married and are now divorcing (and getting you ass kicked in the process) that crazy one-legged chick, and now you’re selling your shit on HSN. Seriously I didn’t want to say it, but John, George, and Linda must be rolling over in their graves.

Here’s the PR:

Multichannel Retailer HSN Teams With Hear Music to Create 30-Minute Television

Show In Honor of New Paul McCartney Release of Memory Almost Full
Deluxe Limited Edition Set Available For Pre-Order During Special Paul
McCartney Listening Party May 30 Leading Up to June 5 Official Release

Multichannel retailing powerhouse HSN today announced that it is teaming with Hear Music to produce a Paul McCartney Listening Party television program to celebrate the upcoming release of Paul McCartney’s latest album, Memory Almost Full. Scheduled to air May 30 at 8 p.m. and May 31 at 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., the special 30-minute program will feature cuts from the new CD, lively discussions with McCartney fans and the broadcast premiere of video segments from Paul McCartney as he shares the inspiration behind his latest work.

The first new studio album from McCartney in nearly two years, “Memory Almost Full” is also the inaugural CD release from Hear Music, the record label formed between Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Music Group. “Memory Almost Full” will be available for order during the listening party on HSN and http://www.HSN.com as part of a deluxe limited edition set ($24.98) that includes three bonus tracks and a special audio commentary from McCartney.

For more information about the Paul McCartney Listening Party on HSN, or to purchase the Paul McCartney “Memory Almost Full” Deluxe Limited Edition CD set, log on to http://www.hsn.com as of May 30.

“Memory Almost Full” will be available at Starbucks locations and traditional music retail outlets internationally. It will be released in the U.S. and Canada on June 5 and in all other countries and territories the week of June 4.

About Hear Music:

Hear Music is an innovative record label and partnership between Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Music Group. Rooted in quality, authenticity and passion, Hear Music works directly with artists, both emerging and established, to bring quality music to the widest possible audience, in both Starbucks locations and traditional music retailers worldwide.

About HSN:

The originator of the electronic retailing concept in 1977, HSN, an operating business of IAC (IACI), is a global multichannel retailing giant offering thousands of products to enhance all aspects of its customers lives. On HSN and hsn.com, customers can find an array of unique products and brand names in categories such as Beauty (e.g., Sephora, H2O+ Cosmetics, Ken Paves, Paula Dorf); Jewelry (e.g., R.J. Graziano, Michael Anthony, Cameron Cohen, Elini); Home/Lifestyle (e.g., Dyson, Todd English, ProForm, Wolfgang Puck, Reebok, Bob Vila, Roy Yamaguchi); Fashion (e.g.. Randolph Duke, Tommy Hilfiger, Carlos Falchi, Beverly Feldman); and Electronics (e.g., Gateway, Panasonic, Sharp, JVC). HSN delivers its merchandise across multiple platforms, including TV, where the network reaches 89 million households and is the 4th largest cable network in the U.S.; online, and through http://www.hsn.com, which also features value-added video-on-demand and podcasts of products, shows, and tips.