Paul McCartney is reportedly close to signing a multiple album deal with Starbucks' Hear Music outfit because he is so pleased with the way everything has gone with 'Memory Almost Full', his latest album, his first since parting company with EMI's Parlophone, and the first major release for the recently stepped up Hear Music operation.
Macca's original deal with Starbucks was for just one album because the former Beatle was a little concerned about how the partnership with the coffee firm would work out. But with the new album at number three in the US album charts thanks to extensive exposure through Starbucks stores across North America, he is now apparently up for extending the relationship.
The Daily Express quote one of those insider types saying: "Paul always had the business brain in The Beatles. Now that the new album is selling well, Paul has finally been convinced to sign a long-term deal with Starbucks and is expected to put pen to papers in the coming weeks. This means Starbucks will be responsible for Paul's albums for many years to come".