Paul McCartney at the BBC

Luckygirl3

I have put off watching it as I think it might make me sad - all the songs I listened to with OH. I will gird up my loins and have a go at it when I am feeling strong.

I braved it, Luckygirl. I did feel sad but also grateful for the fun times.

The Long And Winding Road had me in bits though.

I don't care who had a brain or who is ignorant. They gave me a happy time after a horrible childhood. I loved them and still do. They were lovely to their fans.

I was a huge Beatles fan but find after all these years that it's John's songs I still want to listen to and never grow tired of hearing. I am the Walrus, Strawberry Fields Forever, Tomorrow Never Knows, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. I can put these on any time and still marvel at them, and after 50 plus years that is quite something.

I hope everyone is getting ready to watch 'Let It Be' on Disney Plus next Thurs, Fri, Sat. I posted another thread about this. It's a huge event, 4 years in the making, with all new colour footage and sharp as if it was filmed yesterday. No Beatles fan can afford to miss this!

I am trying to find it Chestnut. I thought it was called Get Back. No wonder I can't find it.

My mistake. It's The Beatles: Get Back
Here's the trailer:
Beatles: Get Back Official Trailer

Or maybe better in English:
Beatles: Get Back Official Trailer

Yes loved it, so many happy memories of my time in the 60s

Jane43

Rosalyn69

Can’t stand the man.

I’m wondering why you dislike him? We went to Liverpool two years ago and went on a bus tour of the city. We drove past the Institute For Performing Arts he founded and he has taken a great interest in it. None of the other Beatles seem to have done anything at all for Liverpool.

I wouldn't say I can't stand the man but I've never been a fan. I don't think he would have got anywhere without John Lennon. The Frog Chorus sums up his music for me. Still, each to their own.

Never liked PMc always thought he was insincere but do admit to enjoying some of their hits all over again, memories

I really enjoyed it

I haven’t watched it yet so won’t comment on how he sounds now. Relieved to hear that some GNs think his voice has improved from a few years ago when, let’s face it he sounded like a cracked plate.
I just wish he’d keep his bitterness and competitiveness about John Lennon and the Stones to himself. It just makes him seem pathetic. Who cares who’s name comes first on the song writing credits and to call the Stones a cover band is just spiteful, and untrue.

No. Can't stand him. He can't sing. He's past it.

I love Paul and having been born in Liverpool, with the Beatles I am very proud of what he has done for the City, which he never forgets, he is often there visiting his "fame" School and has donated a lot of money for various things in Liverpool.
I agree with the OP he is far better now he doesnt die his hair, but his voice isnt as good any more.
He and I will never forget our wonderful home town Liverpool.

I was a huge Beatles fan too but was never really interested in PM. Always preferred John Lennon who was the really creative force behind the Beatles. Still love their songs but can definitely do without PM who lacks wit and charisma for me.

For me, none of The Beatles can do any wrong. No, his voice isn't what is was but he's getting on for 80. I think he looks great.

Yes well I think we all know who was on the driving seat when the hair was a disaster! He's iconic the world over and I just love watching and listening to him. He was the very first male I was remotely'inyerrsted ' in at the tender age of 7!!!! " Genius" doesn't start to capture his talents

I think he was very quick to recognise the power of image and promotion, willing to be what the fans wanted, sometimes at odds to his true character. I know what you mean , I think some of us detected the public persona was not the real him? It's commercialisation of a product , and he recognised that as priceless!

Rosalyn69

Can’t stand the man.

Same here. There is something about him I just can’t abide (and he can’t sing).

Never a Beatles fan but did like George on his own & Lennon too! Could never stand McC self entitlement but each to his own!

Here's a track where the sound really takes me back because it perfectly captures the late 1960s:
Beatles Flying

I loved hearing Paul sing live again. It was an absolute joy. My DH and I sang along to all of it.
By the way - what's Ringo doing these days? You never hear of him.

I wholeheartedly agree Gabrielle. Luckyfour Ringo tours constantly - Ringo Starr and The All Starr Band.

Never 'got' the Beatles despite extensive lobbying by my school friends. I was a "Kinks' and 'Trogs' fan apart from Scott Walker ...whose voice still takes me right back to my youth.

I don't like him as a person or performer either, and I'm not sure why, there must be a reason! We went to see him at the RAH about twenty years ago and his voice was absolutely awful. I think he reminds me a bit of Branson, pots of money and a huge ego.