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 awesome | Reviewer: bookworm
------ About the song English Tea performed by Paul McCartney
I heard this song yesterday on PBS and couldn't get it out of my head. I kept using the word peradventure in as many of sentences as possible. :) It sounds a really nice. It has a light, peaceful, happy kind of tune. I love the Beatles.
I have been a fan since the Beatles stepped off of the plane in 1964. Paul has musical talent that only a few can have. What's better iswe have the same first name, yet my skills are paltry compared to his.
This song seems so simple but it is extraordinary because it can reach everyone's heart. It touches a part of us and can rekindle a powerful memory/emotion. Thank you Paul McCartney for sharing your unbelievable gifts with the world and for the people who made the movie Lake House for using this gorgeous song.
i can't believe i share the same air as you narrow-minded bloaky dolts | Reviewer: duh
------ About the song Jet performed by Paul McCartney
You'd have to be retarded on an unprecidented level to read the lyrics of this song and not get a possible meaning from them. First of all the best song writers out there aren't so direct with their meaning. they like the thought of their listeners thinking for themselves. secondly, he's a lyricist not a 'paperback writer'. Unlike novelists, songwriters have on average about 3-5 minutes typically to express their feelings for a particular group of words.
the song is a call out to jet the woman. he's calling out the seargent major for proclaiming his support of women's rights and being a hypocrite for not letting jet his daughter marry at such a young age.
and how can you say that mccartney and lennon write songs without meaning.
McCartney's credit - just a few - btw he has 60 gold records - yesterday, hey jude, let it be, get back, eleanor rigby, eight days a week, can't buy me love, penny lane
lennon's credit - just a few - All you need is love, strawberry fields forever, hard day's night, do you want to know a secret, ticket to ride, help!, revolution.
I really think you boneheaded neanderthals nead to get a cure for your foot-in-mouth syndrome because you're making it easy for people like me to make you look and sound like a real nimrod a-hole. If you don't like the beatles, mccartney or lennon and any of their collaborations just say it. don't rip apart their previously proven and accredited song writing abilities and then now and forever remembered regardless of what your keyboard cover stained, monitor splattered, game playing, loser of a oxygen consumer. just look up the record sales. nothing you can say can take away that success and won't stop anyone else from buying them in the future. damn you people are db's.
If ever there was an underrated McCartney song, then this is it!
I swear the lyrics are telling John Lennon to stop all the daftness now and "Come on Home and "Make it Right". Unfortunately he didn't listen. As usual!
The melody and arrangement is just beautiful and could easily have come off the White Album or Abbey Road. Just sheer class and easily one of my Favourite solo Macca songs from one of his best solo albums.
It's about Lennon. | Reviewer: Tapioco
------ About the song Riding to Vanity Fair performed by Paul McCartney
This song clearly talks about John Lennon.
Expecially when it says "I had enough of your familiar song" and "There was a time when every day was young" and "we sang along when all the songs were sung believing every line".
And, clearly, this is a song about friendship, not love for a woman.
It seems so clear to me.
Magic | Reviewer: Ricardo
------ About the song Jet performed by Paul McCartney
Paul was never as good a lyricist as John, but he was the real musician behind The Beatles. It's all about magic, a Beatles tradition. "Climb on the back and we’ll go for a ride in the sky": me too! We live in an ugly world and some magic is refreshing. I', 50, not 18, who cares? I'll fly as well.
What can I say, The Master at it again. McCartney has written the soundtrack to my life and he just keeps bring it. He is the Mozart of modern day music. Thanks for all the wonderful tunes and especially word for the last 45 years.
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
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