He grew up in a poor part of Liverpool. He then won a scholarship to Cambridge. His accent is known as RP ('Received Pronunciation') because so many people acquired it in addition to those who grew up speaking that way. ABC interviewers of the time, like Bob Sanders here, had a modified Australian version of it. Interesting that this interview was filmed outside the Sydney Stadium, where The Beatles had performed the previous year.
Thank you for that comment, elitist. I went to the school paul attended and where alan durband taught. I too noticed alans RP accent and tbh most of the teachers there when i attended (1970-77) spoke similarly, although by 77 we had some with more definite liverpool accents. Durband had left by 1970, not sure when but i think he went into teacher training college and taught at that level. Paul mentioned in more than one interview that durband had studied under f r leavis, an english professor of major repute.
Most definitely. This fellow seems pretty clued in. I'm thinking that John would've probably preferred a teacher like this guy at Quarry Bank school than what he got.
A few years ago Paul took a camera crew to his old high school and walked through it while reminiscing. He really had affection for the school and all his teachers. He made not one criticism. If all of his teachers were as wise and pleasant as this guy, I can understand why.
@@VAPIDISM: My school in Lancashire had a Latin teacher called Eric Dewhurst who was was very tall and thin. He said he had taught Paul McCartney. Do you remember him?
@@Wendyj55 That definitely rings a bell. I only did Latin for 2 years and that teacher as I recall was a bit of a drinker. I remember one time as he was writing on the board one lad shouted “Sir, I haven’t got a pen” to which teacher replied (without turning around) “Then write in blood “. I cant recall his name but will ask my brother as he went to same school.
@@RuthvenMurgatroyd He wasnt unpleasant just a bit of a drunk. Our Geography teacher at times when he had put a bet on a horse race would tune in to his transistor radio mid lesson to listen to the race. We didn’t complain. Though he wasnt violent some teacher would physically assault you. It was allowed in those days. Now Mr Lloyd (woodwork) or as we called him Mongoloid, could be nasty and would summon a lad to him and get hold of the boys sideburns (what there was of them) between his fingers and rotate until they tightened, and would then lift slightly, causing much pain. Sadistic.
Ah, this was Paul's favorite teacher. He's spoken about him before. "Dusty" Durband has a Wikipedia entry that's fascinating. His progressive politics are even evident in this interview as he says it's good to challenge the establishment. I wonder what he thought when the Beatles became a little more political. He died in 1993.
hahah. Ahaha. Cos they got things like healthcare around that time? Dude, that's normal in most of the world, not "progressive." By any normal standard, England was very conservative in 1950!!!
@@Matthew-ve7uv Conservative? 1)If they were conservative they wouldn't have thrown Churchill out of office. 2) They wouldn't have instituted such enormous tax increases on both on individuals and corporations. 3) They nationalized a HUGE portion of their economy. Health care was only one segment. That's not Conservatism, my friend. And just look at the people they elected for further proof. Its very simple.
Alan Durband now has a classroom named in his honour at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, formally The Liverpool Institute for Boys where he taught Paul.
As a writer who excelled in English myself, now I see where some of his lyrics come from. This gentleman, being quite articulate and clearly having a connection to Paul that remained intact well beyond his school years, may be indirectly responsible for some of the most poetic lyrics in the last 100 years. It is amazing the way some teachers can impact their students' lives.
I went to the very same High school but about 15 years after Paul and George left. It is now LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) which Paul founded.
@@geotropa1043 No, he had a good teacher, and was much more optimistic than Roger Waters. Shit take, thats a good song. You proud to submit your ass to authority or something?
@@natetheannihilnater1886 "We don't need no education" ..." teacher leave us kids alone" Seriously? To do what instead? Working as chimney-sweepers like in Dickens' times? - And these are just the two passages that came to my mind first. Lyrics need to be analysed to see whether, hopefully, they contribute to a piece of art or are just pretentious trash.
@@geotropa1043 I am one of those who would tend to agree with you in respect to the song _Another Brick in the Wall._ I never really liked the lyrics and the overall vibe of the song though I am a big fan of most of what Pink Floyd did in the 60's and 70's. I do have one point of curiosity though, does your opinion of this song being "pretentious trash" also apply to most or all of Pink Floyd's work or is it just a sentiment you have for this one tune (and perhaps a handful of others?). Again, not arguing or trying to make any point as art is subjective and I know my taste in music, cinema and literature is usually not considered "mainstream" and I have had many tell me that my tastes are weird. In the end, whatever your reply, I would totally respect your opinion. Perception and subjectivity when it comes to art is complex and has a variety of influences that affect ones likes and dislikes. It is a fascinating sociological and psychological area that is ripe for a detailed study.
@@geotropa1043 Roger Waters is not anti education. you cant always take lyrics at face value. And you have to realize about the leave those kids alone part, Roger went to school during a time when teachers were allowed to physically assault students. Education is important, but school can be a very flawed and horrible place. School does not always help people or like students who dont want to take the beaten path. Its our way or the highway.
What a highly intelligent man with accurate perspective on the boys as well as how they were positioned in society at the time. Yes, I do think the Beatles were a product of British culture in that region, especially the standards of schooling.
In the Hunter Davies biography, Paul spoke well of this teacher. The man is bright and perceptive. It is nice that Paul kept in touch with him. He was right in his idea of Paul’s creativity. This teacher kept Paul interested to keep on with his studies and nail his A level in English.
Always admired the way the Beatles handled themselves for the press even as young. Gentlemen like this and their families had a great and very positive effect on them.
Fascinating interview. Thanks for posting. It demonstrates how personable Paul is by going back and befriending an old school teacher. That's commendable.
What a wonderful interview! I have never seen it & have LOVED the Beatles since I was 3! I first watched them on the Ed Sullivan Show in Feb 1964, and like the rest of the world, fell madly in love with these 4 geniuses! Paul has always been a level-headed man, a nice man & a hard working man. Imagine Paul being a school teacher all his life?! YIKES! I’m thrilled he went his own way & ignored this well-meaning teacher’s advice. I really like that teacher! And, so glad he helped Paul as a young man!
Oh my God, watching Get Back I always thought Paul has a very teacherly way of getting the others to work with him, also many times the whole thing is like he's trying to get his students interested in what's going on. It's so touching seeing he was actually considering becoming a teacher
Great interview, what a brilliant teacher he must have been. Paul had huge affection for his old school. When it closed as a school he was instrumental in the purchase of the building and creating the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA).Paul is very supportive and usually attends degree ceremonies to confer the degrees.
4:30 Interesting how he brings up the concept of "Old Beatles"; I would've liked to have heard what he had to say about that. Especially since Paul is basically acting as an 'old Beatle' today.
Really interesting to hear about this North England "brand of wit" and the attitude of "you're no better than me." It's so evident in everything the Beatles did. Wish I could learn more about it.
If you are a school teacher remember, you may have a greater impact on a student or students than you could ever imagine. Respect for one another will go a very long way. 👨🏻🎓🍎
This was fascinating. And such a respectable gentleman. It seems attention spans were much longer then! We have definitely lost the art of civility these days.
He’s great , Paul’s great , the whole thing is great . This is a gentleman, a man with the very best of qualities. Qualities that are beyond my reach and that’s ok but I’ll keep heading in that direction
Great story from about 10 years back. Sister in law was attending the annual school sports day, as she drove into the school, windows open, blasting out a Beatles song , an old guy appeared and said - good taste. She sat down on the grass, started eating her picnic and the old guy joined her and her friend and shared their picnic. There was a constant stream of other parents appearing and taking pictures of the three of them. The old guy turns to SIL and said are you famous or something? at that moment she realised he was Paul McCartney.
What a great interview.....at a time when many schools favoured the sciences as 'safe' careers..... Thinking that the arts in general were inferior options with fewer well paid job opportunities.... Teachers were often underpaid and undervalued in society at large.... And so good to hear an intelligent, worldly appreciation of the need to take risks, step out of the box and pursue one's dreams... Remembering what an incredibly hard working man Paul became.....👍👍
That was so cool interesting these boys were smart and did well in school, Let me rephrase that they were musical geniuses. Glad to have grown up in that generation best music ever.
I have that same book, my dad is a book collector for years and he got this for me, the book is 1968 the wife help do the story of Georgy Girl that they made a movie of.
Surely that's easy to check out rather than relying on a rumour? Edited to add, it's the middle of the night for me. I'll try and check it out tomorrow.
Such a well spoken gentleman. It’s a cool detail to know Paul kept in touch with his teacher and those whom he knew before he was famous.
Love your name, Mr. Chong!
He grew up in a poor part of Liverpool. He then won a scholarship to Cambridge. His accent is known as RP ('Received Pronunciation') because so many people acquired it in addition to those who grew up speaking that way. ABC interviewers of the time, like Bob Sanders here, had a modified Australian version of it. Interesting that this interview was filmed outside the Sydney Stadium, where The Beatles had performed the previous year.
Thank you for that comment, elitist. I went to the school paul attended and where alan durband taught. I too noticed alans RP accent and tbh most of the teachers there when i attended (1970-77) spoke similarly, although by 77 we had some with more definite liverpool accents. Durband had left by 1970, not sure when but i think he went into teacher training college and taught at that level. Paul mentioned in more than one interview that durband had studied under f r leavis, an english professor of major repute.
@johntate571022
Paul was really lucky to have this gentleman as his teacher.
I couldn't agree more, they were so fortunate to have a teacher like him.
@@jonmcg9731 He sounds very different to the " teacher" Roger Waters describes, Lucky for them ,,
I heard he quit is job and went to drum for Flock of Seagulls shortly after
Most definitely. This fellow seems pretty clued in. I'm thinking that John would've probably preferred a teacher like this guy at Quarry Bank school than what he got.
@@kevanbodsworth9868 I dare say Waters is a hard core leftist with a hatred for all things middle class ..until he became one himself
In a way Paul did become a teacher to so many of us
Well observed!!! 🎩
Amen brother...
Have you learned good grammar from him? In this world in which we live in?
@TJ-kk5zf He probably learned how to not embarrass yourself by being an ass.
@@LuckyFlesh unfortunately, you didn't
Paul speaks very highly of him in his book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘴. A tremendous positive influence on him, he said.
Alan Durband went on to teach English at CF Mott college of Ed. He taught me 1973-6. Excellent man!
What a normal, optimistic man. Probably an excellent teacher.
A few years ago Paul took a camera crew to his old high school and walked through it while reminiscing. He really had affection for the school and all his teachers. He made not one criticism. If all of his teachers were as wise and pleasant as this guy, I can understand why.
I went to the same school. McCartney turned the school into LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) in around the mid 90s.
@@VAPIDISM: My school in Lancashire had a Latin teacher called Eric Dewhurst who was was very tall and thin. He said he had taught Paul McCartney. Do you remember him?
@@Wendyj55 That definitely rings a bell. I only did Latin for 2 years and that teacher as I recall was a bit of a drinker. I remember one time as he was writing on the board one lad shouted “Sir, I haven’t got a pen” to which teacher replied (without turning around) “Then write in blood “. I cant recall his name but will ask my brother as he went to same school.
@@VAPIDISM I'm afraid he sounds a bit less pleasant than the gentleman in the video 😅
@@RuthvenMurgatroyd He wasnt unpleasant just a bit of a drunk. Our Geography teacher at times when he had put a bet on a horse race would tune in to his transistor radio mid lesson to listen to the race. We didn’t complain. Though he wasnt violent some teacher would physically assault you. It was allowed in those days. Now Mr Lloyd (woodwork) or as we called him Mongoloid, could be nasty and would summon a lad to him and get hold of the boys sideburns (what there was of them) between his fingers and rotate until they tightened, and would then lift slightly, causing much pain. Sadistic.
Ah, this was Paul's favorite teacher. He's spoken about him before. "Dusty" Durband has a Wikipedia entry that's fascinating. His progressive politics are even evident in this interview as he says it's good to challenge the establishment. I wonder what he thought when the Beatles became a little more political. He died in 1993.
Except, the political Establishment was, in fact, already Progressive. Are you aware the British government took a VERY LEFT turn around 1950?
hahah. Ahaha. Cos they got things like healthcare around that time? Dude, that's normal in most of the world, not "progressive." By any normal standard, England was very conservative in 1950!!!
@@Matthew-ve7uv Conservative?
1)If they were conservative they wouldn't have thrown Churchill out of office.
2) They wouldn't have instituted such enormous tax increases on both on individuals and corporations.
3) They nationalized a HUGE portion of their economy. Health care was only one segment.
That's not Conservatism, my friend. And just look at the people they elected for further proof. Its very simple.
@@tomcarl8021a bit later 1968 with the abolition of the tripartite system and introduction of comprehensives..
@@lewisgreen2957 Sorry, not sure of your point. Can you elaborate?
This is magic. This guy witnessed the development of a genius.
@@Ashamed.Loser69 Wrong. Absolute creative musical genius.
Einstein failed maths & he was considered a genius, no? @@BeatlesCentricUniverse
Alan Durband now has a classroom named in his honour at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, formally The Liverpool Institute for Boys where he taught Paul.
❤ That's 😎 ❣️
He sounds quite proud of Macca.
A very encouraging individual.
My utmost respect for this teacher.
He apparently knew Paul well enough to surmise his future would remain in entertainment.
Spot on assessment, beautiful man.
The Beatles did get political, but it was at John's urging. Paul was right alongside him, though.
As a writer who excelled in English myself, now I see where some of his lyrics come from. This gentleman, being quite articulate and clearly having a connection to Paul that remained intact well beyond his school years, may be indirectly responsible for some of the most poetic lyrics in the last 100 years. It is amazing the way some teachers can impact their students' lives.
I doubt it too, but the encouragement and respect for his abilities surely helped!
What an eloquent gentleman, spoke what he knew were factual and didn’t try to guess at things he could not be sure of.
What gem of a teacher. My hat off to you, sir.
I wish I had had a teacher like him and I was at school in the 1970s.
Paul was such a good lad
the only person who after being famous kept his teacher in touch so beautiful human he is
I went to the very same High school but about 15 years after Paul and George left. It is now LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) which Paul founded.
Paul had a Great Teacher, and an Amazing Father.
I can see why McCartney never wrote “Another Brick in the Wall”.
He simply didn't write it being by far too intelligent to conceive lyrics as dumb as those!
@@geotropa1043 No, he had a good teacher, and was much more optimistic than Roger Waters. Shit take, thats a good song. You proud to submit your ass to authority or something?
@@natetheannihilnater1886 "We don't need no education" ..." teacher leave us kids alone" Seriously? To do what instead? Working as chimney-sweepers like in Dickens' times? - And these are just the two passages that came to my mind first. Lyrics need to be analysed to see whether, hopefully, they contribute to a piece of art or are just pretentious trash.
@@geotropa1043 I am one of those who would tend to agree with you in respect to the song _Another Brick in the Wall._ I never really liked the lyrics and the overall vibe of the song though I am a big fan of most of what Pink Floyd did in the 60's and 70's. I do have one point of curiosity though, does your opinion of this song being "pretentious trash" also apply to most or all of Pink Floyd's work or is it just a sentiment you have for this one tune (and perhaps a handful of others?). Again, not arguing or trying to make any point as art is subjective and I know my taste in music, cinema and literature is usually not considered "mainstream" and I have had many tell me that my tastes are weird. In the end, whatever your reply, I would totally respect your opinion. Perception and subjectivity when it comes to art is complex and has a variety of influences that affect ones likes and dislikes. It is a fascinating sociological and psychological area that is ripe for a detailed study.
@@geotropa1043 Roger Waters is not anti education. you cant always take lyrics at face value. And you have to realize about the leave those kids alone part, Roger went to school during a time when teachers were allowed to physically assault students. Education is important, but school can be a very flawed and horrible place. School does not always help people or like students who dont want to take the beaten path. Its our way or the highway.
A sweet man. Wonderful! Thank you!
What a highly intelligent man with accurate perspective on the boys as well as how they were positioned in society at the time. Yes, I do think the Beatles were a product of British culture in that region, especially the standards of schooling.
Even someday in Paul's passing, may it be long away, he'll still be giving lessons through his creativity to a thankful world for his work.
Wonderful post. Thank you . A teacher like this is more influential than most of us realize, or appreciate . ❤ good teachers!
In the Hunter Davies biography, Paul spoke well of this teacher. The man is bright and perceptive. It is nice that Paul kept in touch with him. He was right in his idea of Paul’s creativity. This teacher kept Paul interested to keep on with his studies and nail his A level in English.
This teacher was unknown to me. He seems open-minded and could have been seminal to Paul. Nice man.
An amazing teacher! Honest, clever and easy to listen to!
Always admired the way the Beatles handled themselves for the press even as young. Gentlemen like this and their families had a great and very positive effect on them.
What a classy person
Fascinating interview. Thanks for posting. It demonstrates how personable Paul is by going back and befriending an old school teacher. That's commendable.
No wonder Sir Paul sought this excellent man’s advice.
He seemed to be one of those really good teachers.
lovely dude…
thoughtful, open minded, pleasant
wonderful interview. Thanks so much for posting it.
What a wonderful interview!
I have never seen it & have LOVED the Beatles since I was 3! I first watched them on the Ed Sullivan Show in Feb 1964, and like the rest of the world, fell madly in love with these 4 geniuses!
Paul has always been a level-headed man, a nice man & a hard working man.
Imagine Paul being a school teacher all his life?! YIKES!
I’m thrilled he went his own way & ignored this well-meaning teacher’s advice.
I really like that teacher!
And, so glad he helped Paul as a young man!
Oh my God, watching Get Back I always thought Paul has a very teacherly way of getting the others to work with him, also many times the whole thing is like he's trying to get his students interested in what's going on. It's so touching seeing he was actually considering becoming a teacher
“I’m glad he’s critical” - yes mr.teacher, yes.
That guy definitely was from Liverpool- great interview ! Gosh If any of my old school teachers were interviewed I'd be quite embarrassed .
They called him "Dusty. He died in 1993. Charles Dickens taught at this school also.
Quite the right-honourable gentleman.
Great interview, what a brilliant teacher he must have been. Paul had huge affection for his old school. When it closed as a school he was instrumental in the purchase of the building and creating the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA).Paul is very supportive and usually attends degree ceremonies to confer the degrees.
4:30 Interesting how he brings up the concept of "Old Beatles"; I would've liked to have heard what he had to say about that. Especially since Paul is basically acting as an 'old Beatle' today.
Such a great interview and really a very nice teacher. Never seen this footage before.
Oh! This was wonderful. What a lovely, handsome and insightful teacher... 💎
Paul speaks very fondly of Alan Durband in his book "the lyrics"
What a great interview❤
This guy is sharp as a tack
Fascinating ❤
How wonderful ❤
A great interview...great words from this gentleman.
Terrific guy! Really smart!
Ou can easily tell that he sincerely cares for Paul Very nice to see
Alan Durband, 1927-1993
Really interesting to hear about this North England "brand of wit" and the attitude of "you're no better than me." It's so evident in everything the Beatles did. Wish I could learn more about it.
What a fabulous interview
I can't believe I haven't seen this before. This bloke should have done all The Beatles marketing back in the day.
If you are a school teacher remember, you may have a greater impact on a student or students than you could ever imagine. Respect for one another will go a very long way. 👨🏻🎓🍎
Must have been thrilling for Paul's teacher to witness the meteoric rise of the Beatles. Amazing times.
How enchanting! Thanks very much for posting!
This is a great video, historical piece. Great teacher and Paul McCartney wow.
What a charming gentleman. Delightful interview.
Very well spoken
What a lovely guy!
What an interesting man...really smart
This was the greatest teacher to ever live.
This was fascinating. And such a respectable gentleman. It seems attention spans were much longer then!
We have definitely lost the art of civility these days.
In the end....Paul McCartney wound up helping to open an entire school to assist youth in the arts.
I think Paul was blessed to have a true gentleman teacher like him..I hope he had a wonderful life..🙏
Seems a lovely sort of chap, I must say.
He’s great , Paul’s great , the whole thing is great . This is a gentleman, a man with the very best of qualities. Qualities that are beyond my reach and that’s ok but I’ll keep heading in that direction
Where did you even find this it's great
It's from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (that's their logo).
What a teacher Wonderful.
What a cool teacher!
Very interesting, thanks for posting.
well done to this man who helped shape the genius of macca :)
Dusty Durband. Fine man and teacher
Great story from about 10 years back. Sister in law was attending the annual school sports day, as she drove into the school, windows open, blasting out a Beatles song , an old guy appeared and said - good taste. She sat down on the grass, started eating her picnic and the old guy joined her and her friend and shared their picnic. There was a constant stream of other parents appearing and taking pictures of the three of them. The old guy turns to SIL and said are you famous or something? at that moment she realised he was Paul McCartney.
What a really cool insightful man. I hope his life went well. Thanks for sharing!!!!
What a great interview.....at a time when many schools favoured the sciences as 'safe' careers.....
Thinking that the arts in general were inferior options with fewer well paid job opportunities....
Teachers were often underpaid and undervalued in society at large....
And so good to hear an intelligent, worldly appreciation of the need to take risks, step out of the box and pursue one's dreams...
Remembering what an incredibly hard working man Paul became.....👍👍
People actually took time to give well thought out answers back then wow lol
Lovely interview! Thanks for
That was so cool interesting these boys were smart and did well in school, Let me rephrase that they were musical geniuses. Glad to have grown up in that generation best music ever.
Never knew this interview existed. Great insight into Paul - and Alan himself. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting. In the Hunter Davies book McCartney mentioned this teacher as being an inspirational one.
I have that same book, my dad is a book collector for years and he got this for me, the book is 1968 the wife help do the story of Georgy Girl that they made a movie of.
la grande élégance ; homme d'ouverture et humaniste
Thank you for posting this ❤️🇬🇧❤️
This is brilliant. Thanks
I was really surprised to hear him say that he was from Liverpool himself. I would have never guessed from his accent.
A Very insightful chap
Fascinating!
Thanks for sharing
Nice to see this, thanks for sharing.😊
He is remembered for his skills at teaching drama. Distant relation of Jodie Comer. Drama gene in the family!
Great video ! Insightful.
What a great little interview!
Surely that's easy to check out rather than relying on a rumour? Edited to add, it's the middle of the night for me. I'll try and check it out tomorrow.
@@favouritemoon4133 It's very hard to verify stuff I make up. 😊😊
Paul's mother wanted him to speak clearly and with a slight upper class inflection--no slang, etc. Now we can tell where he modeled himself
My Alma Mater too. Dusty Durband we called him....
That was beautiful. People were so much more articulate, well mannered and decent then.
You can print his words as he speaks them. That was speaking English, gentlemen!
I love everything about this.
Thank you !