After reviewing McCartney III, I felt the need to return to Paul McCartney’s two previous studio albums to give them a fresh listen. So this blog is about New (2103)and Egypt Station (2018). From my previous blogs, you might gather than I have been less than impressed by McCartney’s work in the new millennium. Competent, … More New and Egypt Station (Paul McCartney)
I was reluctant to purchase this, the latest music from Sir Paul, so I haven’t. It was loaned to me. Paul’s music in the 2000s has been disappointing to me. Sorry, but it is lackluster compared to his best work. I hold him to a high standard, the one he established. My main complaint with … More McCartney III
Imagine the world without The Beatles. I cannot. We would be deprived of such incredible music, yes, but the loss would be so much more than that. From the moment The Beatles arrived in America, the Earth spun with a different groove. “She Loves You” had such energy and enthusiastic vocals, yeah, yeah, yeah. Not … More The Beatles
Screaming kids in the early and mid 1960s, the British Invasion had arrived. The Beatles are the best known band to reach shore, but there were other groups that captivated Americans and sent songs up the chart. A couple of weeks ago, Chad Stuart of Chad & Jeremy, passed away at age 79. Between 1964 … More Gerry Marsden Remembered
When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a Valentine Birthday greetings bottle of wine Written by Paul McCartney when he was just 16 years old. Quite a mature view from a teenager in Liverpool, England. In case you are wondering, Paul still has most of … More When I’m Sixty-Four
Who are the best songwriters? There are many to choose from. There are some great songwriting teams, but I am only going to talk about individuals who write both music and lyrics. These are in no particular order. Bob Dylan – Bob has been at it for nearly 60 years. He is not a great … More Best Songwriters
I hesitate to write about this album, it is one of my least favorite Paul McCartney/Wings albums. But since I started, here goes. Mr. McCartney was a bit rudderless in 1971, adjusting to being an ex-Beatle, and the cute one at that, was harder than it seemed. He had released his first solo album before … More Wild Life (1971): Paul McCartney & Wings
George Martin will forever be linked with the Beatles, and deservedly so. Besides the eight years with the Beatles, and his other Beatles projects, he produced many artists before and after the Beatles. Here are a dozen favorite projects, some of my favorites, out of the many he did. “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You … More George Martin: Other Works
During the 1970s, Paul McCartney’s band Wings changed membership with every album. Wings was his post-Beatles band for those who are late to the game. After the Beatles, McCartney released several solo albums before deciding he needed a group of musicians around him, especially to take his new material out on the road. Including wife … More Venus and Mars: Wings
In the past three parts, we looked at the origin of the album, the recording and artwork, and the original songs. Now, we get to see the anniversary set and enjoy the the remixed songs and the unreleased working versions. The wait is over! The Remixed Album First, the remixed version of the 1969 … More Abbey Road at 50: (part 4)
