Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool on June 18, 1942. He
was raised in the city and educated at The Liverpool
Institute, where he did better at English literature than
at formal music lessons—developing a liking for the
writings of Hardy, Wilde, Shaw, Dylan Thomas, Sheridan,
Shakespeare, and Chaucer.
At the age of fourteen he wrote his first song, a
reflective lament called "I Lost My Little Girl." Eight
years later he returned to the same rueful theme when he
found the words for probably his most-noted song,
"Yesterday."
First with and then without John Lennon, McCartney wrote
some of the best-known lyrics of the twentieth century,
including "A Day in the Life," "Hey Jude," "Let It Be,"
"Eleanor Rigby," and "For No One." His last recorded words
with the More...
Review about Paul McCartney True Experience | Reviewer: Bruce
------ About the song This Never Happened Before performed by Paul McCartney
Every time I hear the song, I relive the experience of meeting my first true love in college. Outside the dorm with a large group gathered for some activity... Music was playing from inside the dorm... Our eyes met and she asked me to dance.. and then we kissed. Love at first sight. Just like in the movie! Hello Lynn, wherever you are.
Red Rose Speedway a charming country road | Reviewer: Ronn
------ About the album Red Rose Speedway performed by Paul McCartney
Another solo-album by Paul McCartney, showing he's a great song writer and Wings was about to come up.
The album has the sphere like Ram - home-made, dense no "big production". Good songs, although not as many diamonds as Ram had.
Still, the ever-ever-evergreen My Love alone makes this album worth while. Yet: One more kiss, When the Night, the rock-song Hi hi hi and ofcours The Mess, make it a very likable album, that gets to you when listen to more often.
His little escapade with Loop is forgiven. That's a bit too hobby-istic.
All in all, partly a speedway indeed, partly a nice country road with lovely views.
Now that's coming out! | Reviewer: Ronn
------ About the album McCartney performed by Paul McCartney
Although a more-or-less home production this solo album really is "That would be something".
Too bad that some of the songs lower the rating a bit, but most of them are in their simplicity strong songs: The lovely Linda, Every night, Man we was lonely: each one of them great songs. And ofcours the all-timers "Maybe I'm amazed" and "Junk" and "Singalong junk".
What amazes me a bit that Paul did not take more time to get an over-all higher standard for his songs in this album.
8/10
Nevertheless:
One of those songs where you think you're hearing the lyriscs wrong... | Reviewer: Perry Normal
------ About the song Jet performed by Paul McCartney
...but sadly, you're not! He really is singing words that make no sense. It's amazing to me that there are thousands of apiring talented songwriters trying to catch a break with a great song lyric and McCartney gets a hit with this garbage! Unfortunately for us, it's catchy. :(
I found a cassett of this in good condition. Im not a Paul Mccartney fan although I recognize the name and respect his talent and accomplishments. I could have bought it for 50 cents. I didn't recognize the songs but the title of this one stuck in my head. I looked up the lyrics and listened to the song on line and will be getting the C.D. When I encourage people, Ill point to this song as an uplifting resource.
Inspiration for the Lyrics | Reviewer: John Hood
------ About the song Too Many People performed by Paul McCartney
This song was on "Ram" as has been noted, one of the first records I ever had given to me by my parents-my late brother and I listened to it over and over again on a little "Viking" (Eaton's house brand) mono record player. Years later, just before he died, my brother showed me a collection of short stories by the classic author Roald Dahl-I asked him what was notable about it, and he directed me to the titles of the first two stories in the collection-they were called "Piece of Cake" and "Lucky Break"-I instantly saw the connection to the song lyrics.
So it was my brother's contention, and mine as well, that McCartney had obviously been reading some Roald Dahl stories and liked the rythm of those two phrases together, and it must have triggered a thought process about how his ex-partner (Lennon) had broken his lucky break in two. If I ever met McCartney, the first thing I would want to ask him is if he ever liked to read any Roald Dahl stories.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, but if you want to write sonfg lyrics, other authors are not a bad place to start...
response to last post | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song This Never Happened Before performed by Paul McCartney
The song that's in all the Lakehouse trailers is Somewhere Only We Know by Keane (US version)
it's beautiful.
as is this one... if you ever get the chance, check out ALL the music from the movie (not just the soundtrack. copy down the whole list from the end of the movie. it holds a lotta treasures.
happy listening :]
Blackbird, now and wren | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Jenny Wren performed by Paul McCartney
Very much a bookend to Blackbird.
The picking syle is very similar to Blackbird, as are the two-fingered chord shapes, so much so that I wonder if Jenny Wren came about through McCartney's recent constant playing of Blackbird live.
Lyrically, the song uses the bird image as an allegory for freedom and escape - again very much like Blackbird. And also like Blackbird, while escape is frustrated, optimism prevails.
Escape to a better life is a theme which runs throughout McCartney's output from the Beatles to the present day and McCartney carries it off here with a stunning simplicity which is his hallmark.
Younger, up and comming talents must sit back in awe that McCartney can still produce gems like Jenny Wren seemingly without effort.
While perhaps not original for Paul McCartney in either concept of execution, this is still a classic track in every sense.
Stewart
An emotional distillation | Reviewer: Chris Ruff
------ About the song Riding to Vanity Fair performed by Paul McCartney
If I wrote this from Paul's position I would be talking about the two main detractors in his life (that we know of) John and Mills. I see both in these lyrics. Sometimes when writing down things, various experiences can be melded in. In my opinion, of course.
It stinks! | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Jet performed by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney, as in so many other songs by him as well as Lennon, never made any sense to the public and they never were intended to. He was stoned when he wrote it and it stinks like it. There is no deeper meaning to the listener but only to the writer, if indeed he had one at all. If you have something to say…say it already, clearly. This is typical Beatle bull written one of their ex-leaders. The music is good but the lyrics crap.
Simply put. | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Too Many People performed by Paul McCartney
Aside from all the theories of who this song is about and John this and Paul that, the song is simply awesome, great tune Paul's voice is awesome on this one (as his vocals usually are) powerful song man!
This is one of my favorite tunes by McCartney / and yes.. it has some very interesting lyrics aimed at John.
I have been a fan since I was a toddler back in 1964 when you first came to the States. I fell in love with the band and have been in love ever since. I can't express enough the feelings that I feel when I hear the music that has brought me so much joy, love, and happiness. You have brought so much to the world and are such an inspiration to so many! My dream of seeing you came true in 2002 when I won ticktets to a show. If I would be so lucky to cross paths with you, my life would be fulfilled! Love you always, Mary
Okay. First of all, WHY are Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson fighting over the same girl?? This would only make sense if she looked like a 12 year old boy, and then I dont even understand why Paul would like her in the first place.
Second of all, the song itself is terrible. I'm sorry, but it is.
Now please dont mistake me for those idiots at Rolling Stone who diss Paul for kicks. Macca's a genius and I am a HUGE fan. I stuck by him through "The Lovely Linda", "Silly Love Songs" and the album Ram. He can do so much better.
(PS If it was me they were fighting over and we were more or less the same age, I'd pick Paul a million times over!!! ;)
"She's waiting for me" | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Too Many People performed by Paul McCartney
This is one of the songs that really set Lennon off, provoking his over-the-top tirade of "How Do You Sleep."
The final dig that made Lennon go nuts was the "she's waiting for me" line, and maybe for good reason, since McCartney has stated that Yoko first approached him, almost to the point of stalking him, hanging outside the front of his house, and he dismissed her, only then she went over to stalking John.
He didn't just happen to meet her at an art show. That was a lie.
This all ties up one of the reasons for the beatles breakup, as will as big reason why they never got back together for anything.
If you think about it, we have two best friends, one of whom rejected the other's, as it turned out, wife.
That can create tension in a friendship, especially with the little tagline at the end of this song.
soothes my soul... | Reviewer: tt gray
------ About the song Jenny Wren performed by Paul McCartney
i love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --I just heard it on an obscure digital radio station about a year ago and listen to it at least 8 times a week, lol~ his voice, the lyrics, acoustics....ahhhhh, it's very soothing inside
I started listening to this at work. I've been married for 30 years but good actually hear my husband singing a couple of lines to me. I thought about when I saw Paul in 2005. This was right be before the break up and when this CD came out. This is for Heather. He tried his best, he tried at friendship, but Heather was riding of to Vanity Fair(can't you feel it's her) all the way to the bank.
John has been gone a while. I think he's but these things to bed, the John/Paul conflict. Let's hope so.
Meaning | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Too Many People performed by Paul McCartney
the song was actually a dig at John Lennon, how his career was a lucky break and he broke the lucky break (the beatles) in two, it was one of the first songs that started the musical feud between lennon and mccartney, lennon responded with How Can You Sleep At Night (another great tune)
more than "BEST".. | Reviewer: czarina
------ About artist/band Paul McCartney
if there is one word greater than BEST, then it would fit the name PAUL MCCARTNEY..
why? because the word BEST is not enough to describe HIM as a musician, singer, songwriter, father, husband and as a MAN..
thank God He created a PAUL MCCARTNEY...
Bowie and Lennon | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Jet performed by Paul McCartney
I've read other accounts that say this song is about David Bowie (Major Tom) and John Lennon (Jet), and that suffragette is a reference to Bowie's song. The Major was looking a bit like a lady at the time...
great | Reviewer: j
------ About the song Sally G performed by Paul McCartney
great song, half a minute too long.
song seems . simple. yet it just flows. rocks.
as a kid it was a favorite. ive reaquired it as of late. ..and i cant stop playing it [ help i think this is an xfile] along with my maria b w stephenson . but i listen to sally g . alot more ....muldaur ...scully .
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