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            "My wife and I were shocked by Russia: it was like I imagine Britain was during the war. Nutrition was poor... it reminded me of growing up in Hartlepool during the '50's, when rationing had just ended and people only had one pair of shoes. Gorbachev realizes something has to change, because the system simply hasn't worked.
            "Vladimir Matetsky, their top producer (he had four records in the top ten), drives around in a 10 year-old Skoda. He showed us a co-operative studio and some alternative venues, such as a fashion show - I'm also interested in their co-operative record companies. Vladimir was obviously well liked: stars aren't removed from the public as they tend to be in the West. Being a songwriter as well, he's relatively well-off."
            Talk of royalties brings us back to Choba B CCCP. Melodiya have limited access to foreign currency so, for a one-off payment, they will be allowed to manufacture a maximum of 400,000 copies of the record," continues Richard. "In Russia, artists receive a small composing royalty, but a flat fee only for their performance. There will be more copies of Paul's album than is usual for albums from the west as some royalties were waived."
            Projected release date is 31st October. Not wishing to appear jealous of our Russian cousins, Sandwich ed. still had to ask Mr. Ogden the $64,000 question: will Choba B CCCP come out anywhere else in the future?
            "There are no plans at the moment, but some tracks may be used on B-sides."
            Press reports of McCartney dates in Russia next year have this much basis in fact. Not wishing to squander his air ticket, Richard met the state concert promoters while in Moscow and, yes, when Paul tours again Russia may well be on the itinerary. When we have definite news, we'll tell you.
            Besides the four tracks dealt with in our 'Once Upon A Long Ago' feature in CS46, the list has another link with Paul's past: 'Bring It On Home To Me', 'Ain't That A Shame' and 'Just Because' were all revived by John Lennon for his 1975 Rode 'n Roll album. As their disagreements fade into the past, it becomes ever more apparent how much John and Paul had in common.
            What else leaps out? 'Twenty Flight Rock' is the Eddie Cochran song that got Paul into the Quarrymen: John and the others were very impressed that he knew all the words. Arthur Crudup's 'That's All Right Mama' was Elvis's first record (roll on 'It's Now Or Never', revealed as recorded by Paul in New Musical Express); 'Crackin' Up' is a fascinating ska/reggae number from Bo Diddley. The word 'Blues' has not been omitted after 'Summertime': it's the great George Gershwin song. Ooh, those lucky Russians!

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Club Sandwich 49 Richard Ogden (left) with Ron Harris (right) and their translator outside Melodiya Record Company. Club Sandwich 49 St. Basil's Cafhedra/ in Red Square