She was also best known as the first wife of English musician Paul McCartney and for her photographs of celebrities and contemporary musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Rolling Stones. She photographed British musician Eric Clapton for Rolling Stone magazine and became the first woman to have a photograph on the cover (May 11, 1968). After she married McCartney, her photo of the two of them appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone on January 31, 1974, making her the only person to appear on the magazine's cover who was also the photographer. Her photographs were later exhibited in more than 50 galleries internationally, and at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
After the 1970 breakup of The Beatles, Paul and Linda recorded the album Ram and formed the band Wings in 1971. They garnered several Grammy Awards, becoming one of the most successful British bands of the 1970s. The McCartneys also shared an Oscar nomination for the song "Live and Let Die" for the James Bond film of the same name. She continued to be part of her husband's touring band following Wings' breakup in 1981 up until The New World Tour in 1993.
McCartney became an animal rights activist and wrote and published several vegetarian cookbooks. She also founded the vegetarian Linda McCartney Foods company with her husband. In 1995, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and died from the disease three years later at the age of 56 in her home of Tucson, Arizona.
Linda's album Wide Prairie, which included "Seaside Woman", a song recorded by Wings in 1972. Written in response to allegations from Paul's publisher that Linda's co-writing credits were inauthentic and that she was not a real songwriter, it was released posthumously in 1998 by the McCartney family.
Sugartime
Linda McCartney Lyrics
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Sugar in the evening
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar and love me all the time
Honey in the morning
Honey in the evening
Honey at suppertime
You'll be my little honey and love me all the time
And swear by the stars above (Uh-Huh)
You'll be mine forever in a heaven of love
Sugar in the morning
Sugar in the evening
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar and love me all the time
Ooh-Hoo, Ooh-Hoo
Sugar in the morning
Sugar in the evening
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar and love me all the time
Honey in the morning
Honey in the evening
Honey at suppertime
You'll be my little honey and love me all the time
So, put your arms around me…
At face value, Linda McCartney’s song “Sugar Time” is about a couple’s affection for each other. The lyrics revolve around the idea of sweetness, with the repeated refrain of “sugar in the morning, sugar in the evening, sugar at suppertime” followed by “be my little sugar and love me all the time”. The use of “sugar” and “honey” reflects the idea of sweetness and endearment, with the couple promising to love each other all the time. The second verse features the same structure, this time using “honey” instead of “sugar”. The lyrics then ask the listener to put their arms around the singer and swear they will be theirs forever in a “heaven of love”.
However, there may be more to these lyrics than just a simple message of love. Some interpretations suggest that the song may also refer to drug use or addiction. The use of sugar and honey could be a metaphor for drugs, and the idea of loving someone “all the time” could represent an addiction. The repeated refrain could also suggest a cycle of dependency on these substances.
Overall, Linda McCartney’s “Sugartime” is a catchy and upbeat song that can be interpreted in a variety of ways depending on the listener’s perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar in the morning
I want sweet love and affection from you from the start of our day
Sugar in the evening
I desire sweet love and affection from you throughout the day, even into the night
Sugar at suppertime
I crave sweet love and affection from you during our shared meals
Be my little sugar and love me all the time
I want you to be my sweet and caring companion, showering me with love and attention constantly
Honey in the morning
I want your sweet and affectionate love from the start of our day
Honey in the evening
I desire your sweet and loving attention throughout the day, even into the night
Honey at suppertime
I crave your sweet and caring love during our shared meals
You'll be my little honey and love me all the time
I hope for you to be my affectionate partner, consistently showering me with love and attention
Put your arms around me
I long for your physical embrace and comfort
And swear by the stars above (Uh-Huh)
Let us make a solemn promise to each other, confirming our love and commitment
You'll be mine forever in a heaven of love
Our love will last forever and bring us to a state of pure happiness and joy
Ooh-Hoo, Ooh-Hoo
An expression of pleasure and delight in the thought of love and affection
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.