Paul McCartney at the BBC

I've just posted a review of The Beatles: Get Back on the other thread. Amazing!

Chestnut

Marmite32

I watched it yesterday and loved it.
I was always puzzled about Get Back - who is JoJo? Do you think it could be John Lennon? But I don't think Paul wrote it by himself?
It was great on the rooftop concert and that song was cut out from the recordings later by copyright owners.

The rooftop concert will be shown in full on Thurs/Fri/Sat on Disney+ and I can't wait.

If you watch the new series you will see film of how the song was developed - by Paul.

A few years ago,my daughter was working on the Eurostar train, serving drinks. She entered one carriage with a coffee and saw the customer was Paul McCartney! She was so shocked, she gasped "Hi!" And spilled the coffee all over his coat which was on the seat. He jumped up, helped her wipe it off, saying "Don't worry, love, this coat is nearly as old as me! " Our family have loved him ever since!

that sounds more realistic, Jane - thanks.

Marmite32

I watched it yesterday and loved it.
I was always puzzled about Get Back - who is JoJo? Do you think it could be John Lennon? But I don't think Paul wrote it by himself?
It was great on the rooftop concert and that song was cut out from the recordings later by copyright owners.

JoJo is widely believed to be Linda McCartney’s first husband Joe. He lived in Arizona and the lyrics refer to JoJo leaving his home in Tucson Arizona for some California grass. The property in Tucson was given to Linda after their divorce and it was there that she sadly died.

Joesoap

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 completely agree, he is the only Beatle who has done anything for his home town.

Marmite32

I watched it yesterday and loved it.
I was always puzzled about Get Back - who is JoJo? Do you think it could be John Lennon? But I don't think Paul wrote it by himself?
It was great on the rooftop concert and that song was cut out from the recordings later by copyright owners.

The rooftop concert will be shown in full on Thurs/Fri/Sat on Disney+ and I can't wait.

I watched it yesterday and loved it.
I was always puzzled about Get Back - who is JoJo? Do you think it could be John Lennon? But I don't think Paul wrote it by himself?
It was great on the rooftop concert and that song was cut out from the recordings later by copyright owners.

Totally agree with Grandma70's comments. I don't find him very impressive now, though I was completely in love with him when I was a teenager.

Lady banana

I was just a few years too young for Beatles, but love their songs, when one of my grandsons was 3, we were in the car and he asked to put Lady Banana on…..that title has now stuck.

Such cruel remarks. I thought it was nice to see the old maestro perform some of his work. I personally preferred Lennon or George Harrison.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Rosalyn69

Can’t stand the man.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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