Paul McCartney

[Bobs]

I saw an additional 3 pages were added since i last looked at this thread, sadly no posts said 'added as rumour'

[dentalplan]

Wouldn't hold out much hope for him playing the festival but it looks like he'll be doing some European shows in summer. Hopefully he will do the same as Neil Young and do a large outdoor show with a pretty good support act.

[Wooderson]

I'd be shocked if he played again. Why would he? Nailed the last appearance.

[sifi]

Erlewine called it "the first indie pop album" - fascinating.

[The Nal]

Erlewine called it "the first indie pop album" - .

[Ed209]

Penny Lane, Let it Be ...

[sifi]

In my life

(Yes, I know).

[The Nal]

And speaking of Ram........... and vocal performances...

[Wooderson]

Why?

[Wooderson]

I think that's a pretty insightful assessment.

[Guest]

I think that's a pretty insightful assessment.

[Wooderson]

As regards Paul's best vocal is really is just a matter of what connects with you most. "Amazed" is the one that just highlights that high register of his at its finest to me.

I adore "She's a Woman" and "Bathroom Window" too.

But "Rinse the Raindrops" and "Nothing Too Much Just out of Sight" have really spectacular vocal turns aswell.

[russycarps]

ram isnt a mccartney solo album though....

that fellow was saying it's his solo stuff that's crap

[Guest]

i was listening to Please Mr Postman yesterday, which is one of John's finest performances imo, and you can hear Paul singing his heart out on the backing vocals...fantastic stuff

I remember wathcing a programme once, and there was an American soul singer commenting on some Beatles cover versions of US soul songs (like Please Mr Postman), and she was saying it was good but it didn't have the 'soul' of the originals.

which is plainly bollocks

Edited January 3, 2014 by tonyblair

[Guest]

ram isnt a mccartney solo album though....

that fellow was saying it's his solo stuff that's crap

[The Nal]

I think that's a pretty insightful assessment.

Edited January 3, 2014 by The Nal

[CaledonianGonzo]

Nah - in most cases I'd take the originals over The Beatles' covers - Please Mr Postman being a particular case in point.

See also Chains, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, etc.

Edited January 3, 2014 by CaledonianGonzo

[Gnomicide]

I didn't see Macca at Glastonbury but went to his Anfield gig got the 08 Capital of Culture and could not believe how good it was. "Something" was one of the most beautiful things I've heard.

Edited January 3, 2014 by Gnomicide

[zero000]

He can only play if he plays temporary secretary.

[Guest]

Nah - in most cases I'd take the originals over The Beatles' covers - Please Mr Postman being a particular case in point.

See also Chains, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, etc.

[The Nal]

Nah - in most cases I'd take the originals over The Beatles' covers - Please Mr Postman being a particular case in point.

See also Chains, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, etc.

Edited January 3, 2014 by The Nal

[Homer]

And then theres the few Ringo sings. To quote the man himself: "Just shit"

[CaledonianGonzo]

The Beatles version of Twist & Shout is definitely one of - if not their very best - cover.

But it's not as if there's much wrong with The Isley Brothers version either.

I'll happily take both of them.

[Guest]

The Beatles version of Twist & Shout is definitely one of - if not their very best - cover.

But it's not as if there's much wrong with The Isley Brothers version either.

I'll happily take both of them.

[GlastoSimon]