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Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, McCartney is known for his melodic ...
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Though written during what McCartney has described as “a lazy holiday,” the “Flaming Pie” trackis coiled with emotion. Against a soulful backdrop spiked with electric guitar, McCartney promises a friend that “When you’re fed up, shedding too many tears … I will come to you to ease the pain.”
This duet with Stevie Wonder– a first for McCartney with another major artist – is much maligned because of its simplified ode to racial harmony. But it’s hard to fault McCartney’s intentions – or the song’s easily digestible tunefulness.
Possessing more of a rock edge, the single from “Off the Ground” was a minor hit in Germany, but is best known for the origin of its title: McCartney and wife Linda were discussing cameras and their phrases “I like a Leica” and “I like a Nikon” merged into a story about a girl who liked a biker … like an icon.
The topic of how to pick someone up at a party isn’t novel, but McCartney turns the notion into an engaging challenge, buoyed by a stomping, uncomplicated chorus.
Kraftwerk-esqueelectronic elements color the song with an almost incomprehensible sound for a McCartney effort. But – and this is why it squeaked onto the list – it can be considered a bold zigzag that, in retrospect, is at least interesting. Another Beatles song?Paul McCartney says AI-assisted 'last Beatles record' to be released later this year
McCartney aimed to duplicate the do-it-yourself format of his first album with “McCartney III,” his most recent release. While his voice might have more warble to it, his ability to turn the bucolic into something infinitely listenable is still formidable.
A sparse backdrop – Fender Rhodes electric piano and eventual acoustic guitar – paired with layered vocals, this underrated ballad from “McCartney II” is yet another indication of the man’s inimitable ability to make even the small things sound grand.
So unfussy that a child could easily sing along, the other side of Wings’ “Hi Hi Hi” single – in the key of C, of course – follows the same lite-reggae format as its companion, with a xylophone!
Based on a game McCartney played as a child, the chant-along chorus is infectious on its own, but the rest of the song is indicative of a genius of melody whose touch remained deft 60 years into a career.
With harmonizing reminiscent of Crosby, Stills & Nash, the B-side to “Goodnight Tonight” is a feast of poppy synths and raspy high-hats.
USA TODAY celebrates the musical genius of Paul McCartney by listing his 81 best songs from The Beatles, Wings and solo career. See the order, the stories and the reasons behind each choice in this comprehensive tribute.
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May 2, 2024 · Paul McCartney (born June 18, 1942, Liverpool, England) is a British vocalist, songwriter, composer, bass player, poet, and painter whose work with the Beatles in the 1960s helped lift popular music from its origins in the entertainment business and transform it into a creative, highly commercial art form. He is also one of the most popular ...
May 25, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Paul McCartney, the legendary singer/songwriter and former Beatle. From his early musical influences and achievements to his solo success and personal struggles, discover how he became one of the most popular and influential artists of all time.
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Following more than a year of speculation, Paul McCartney today announces the GOT BACK Tour, a 13-city return to U.S. stages, kicking off April 28 with Paul’s first ever show in Spokane WA and running through to June 16 in East Rutherford NJ, where Paul will play MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2016.
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