PAUL McCARTNEY - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey REACTION - First time hearing.

[@shanegrooms3796]

Paul is the greatest living musician alive. I hope he lives forever. This world would not be the same without him.

[@christophertalbot9064]

I agree totally

[@jerryhorne7547]

A living legend

[@ChuckHackney]

The world may never see such genius when he is gone. But for now, God bless, we still have Paul and Ringo and they still are keeping on, keeping on.

[@siroswaldfortitude5346]

spot on

[@hellobiafra]

True, he is the músic

[@allisonreed7682]

"Only Paul McCartney can do that, man!" Amen!!!

[@roymoore3156]

Only Paul did this...and we’re so grateful he did!

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

Nah, Freddy Mercury did it too. Bohemian Rhapsody is 3 songs combined into one.

[@albertsmith9315]

My name is Albert, so when this song was on the radio every 5 minutes, everyone that met me sang, "We're so sorry, Uncle Albert...🎶🎵" It was cool that an ex-Beatle used my name in a song.

[@artiewithers6980]

It is a good song, but AM radio destroyed it way back by playing it so often. Same thing with Band on the Run.

[@mgonzales56]

@@artiewithers6980 Wrong! The more they played, the more I liked it and wanted them to play it again. Loved this song then and now.

[@artiewithers6980]

@@mgonzales56 Enjoy. But AM radio also destroyed Band on the Run, IMO, which I can’t listen to it anymore. However there is a great live version by Wings on KZbin.

[@ocheltree1]

Albert Smith, did you demand royalty payments? xD

[@go234ko96ts5]

I was so proud of the song and so many memories, my name is also Albert.

[@steveschaff4620]

Paul McCartney is the GREATEST ever!

[@martinpascoe7678]

Lets not forget Linda on this, her backing vocals are beautiful, especially in the opening slower opening sections

[@OroborusFMA]

You've got to be kidding. Her backing vocals on Ram are wretched, just awful.

[@martinpascoe7678]

@@OroborusFMA everyone can have their musical opinion, I happen to love her voice

[@debbiechang5781]

This whole album was so great. It’s almost unbelievable to know how depressed he was just before he did all of this great stuff. I can understand why he adored Linda because she propped him up when he was sinking. And then he did this! 🌺✌️

[@newdawnfades5725]

I didn’t know this, was it because of the split of the beatles that he was depressed?

[@debbiechang5781]

Yes! He went through a period of time when he questioned his identity apart from the Beatles. It was before he emerged as s full fledged genius in his own right. Linda never left his side during those dark days. Theirs is such a pure sweet love story. I can only imagine that her death nearly destroyed him. It must have been so frustrating to literally have enough money to do or buy anything, yet be unable to help the love of his life.

[@johnwilliams1223]

@@debbiechang5781 Well said Debbie. I have followed McCartney since he was in the Beatles, and I think you’ve captured everything that he was going through at that time.

[@laural.enright4780]

I think sometimes he does fantastic work when he allows any dark emotions in (which I think generally he's one to try to just ignore them). I think the CD Driving Rain is brilliant. And I believe he was exorcising some demons about Linda's death and such when he wrote the songs on this album. He's gained the reputation over the years of being the light frothy one, but there are unchartered depths there and when he charts them, magic happens.

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

One of my favorite pieces of music ever, from anyone. Beautiful. The soundtrack to the sunny carefree days of my youth.❤

[@Fuzcapp]

There are more catchy melodies in this one song than in the entire 2021 top 40 for the year.

[@lynnerapping7725]

This was before Bohemian Rhapsody!! The Beatles were mixing it up long before Queen, or anybody else! They were truly originals!! Love my boys!! ❤

[@glenndespres5317]

It was this kind of composition that McCartney excelled at and which led him to ultimately compose a full symphonic work. I love this album so much. The Beatles and each Beatle as a solo act has been such a gift!

[@jccook5353]

Ram is a classic. And not appreciated enough. Great album.

[@toddswisher]

@@jccook5353 agreed.

[@lloydkline1518]

❤ this song

[@k_salter]

I like to think we got 4x as much music from them solo as we would have had they stayed together.

[@joesiano21]

Paul is a musical genius.

[@arautus]

All by himself, McCartney is the most successful songwriter ever. It's easy to conclude the Beatles are the greatest of all rock groups. Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison succeeded as song writers as individuals. Who compares?

[@deanventuroli2225]

And Ringo for a while out sold all of them.....

[@arautus]

@@deanventuroli2225 Not to mention what a perfect fit Ringo was with the Beatles.

[@jmelio1]

no one compares to them as a band and as solo artists

[@relayerdave]

Sorry, dude....but Lennox?

[@arautus]

@@relayerdave John Lennon was great. McCartney is the most successful songwriter ever.

[@lifeisnice23]

While his former bandmates (John and George) needed to hang out with the biggest names on the scene or constantly be under the spotlight to be successful again after the Beatles disbanded, Sir Paul literally started from scratch, in the muddy countryside of an isolated Scottish farm,for the first time in his life all alone, just him and his creativity. He released two fantastic solo albums and then started one of the most acclaimed and successful rock band of the 70s , Wings. While his former bandmates (who absolutely wanted to escape the Beatles to pursue their solo career) basically didn't tour during the 1970s, Sir Paul came from the humble Wings home tour of UK Universities in 1972 to put on the greatest world rock tour of the year 1976 .. And he will continue to work and sell millions of records for another 40 years after the end of Wings ... Paul is not only the greatest creative genius of modern times, he is the greatest hard-working musician on the scene because he deeply LOVES being a musician more than anything else in his life ... He loved being a Beatle more than any other band member ..

[@Rogers_Ranger]

this song was a defining point in my life

[@doncourtreporter]

Paul is the world's most prolific writer.

[@colleenross8752]

In the same vein as Dylan, Carole King, and the Bee Gees

[@nl5828]

@colleenross8752 i would argue only bob dylan and possibly brian wilson are in the same league, but even then, mccartney is superior to both.

[@davidhattman7649]

When Ram was first released it was panned by the critics. As time went on the appreciation for this album has grown exponentially. It is truly an incredible Album.

[@loosilu]

Jann Wenner, the editor of Rolling Stone, was a Lennon fanboy. He ordered all of his critics to trash all of McCartney's solo work. This really happened. Rolling Stone was unbelievably powerful at the time, and the effects of that thrashing lasted for decades.

[@ChaseArkansas]

i absolutely love this song. very beatle esque but just a gorgeous song

[@philippesauvie639]

Is this the most Beatlesque of all of solo Paul McCartney‘s career? Perhaps! I believe it is his best effort! you said it all… To be honest I thought for years that this was a Beatles song because the background singers sounded like George John! 😃

[@sakke877]

You mean Linda?😂

[@williamburke1882]

When it first came out I was very young and wasn't sure what was what.

[@joebloggs396]

Another Day is better for me.

[@ml5955]

I was young when I heard it in the mid 70’s and thought it was the Beatles too.

[@philippesauvie639]

@@joebloggs396 Oooh 😮 that’s a super good one too! You might be right there!

[@spacecardinal]

I absolutely love this song(s)❤❤

[@rodhanson7112]

PAUL McCartney is A GENIUS HE CAN PLAY JUST ABOUT ANY musical instrument THERE is

[@joeyboogenz]

This LP started my musical life. My Father gave it to me as my 7th Birthday present . I had one of those old record players with the speaker built in & I must have played the LP 200 times. It had a profound affect on my life . I then worked my way back through Beatles cataloug and took guitar lessons that year also . Still playing . Loved John Lennon ,but IMO Paul is a far more technical genius .

[@BillGraper]

Paul McCartney was known for his occasional weird songs that were catchy. This one went to #1! I'd also recommend "Let 'Em In" by Paul McCartney & Wings. That one came close to hitting #1 as well, and it's awesome!!! 😎

[@Laura-rm6us]

I always felt this was underrated. It’s basically a song (two songs?) about nothing, somehow so listenable and enjoyable.

[@carlosbuscatore]

Underrated a number 1 hit in the US Billboard?

[@Laura-rm6us]

@@carlosbuscatore no one ever mentions this as one of Paul’s hits. A lot of people don’t like it.

[@vespoint]

I used to sit with my little transistor radio for hours waiting to hear this on the radio. And I still love it just as much now.

[@bobcorbin3294]

This song takes me back to the summer of 71 when I was 13 and my sister had just left for college and we got the brand new FM radio station that used to play this and Riders on the Storm

[@fractuss]

I was 16 and I did the same.

[@footienz]

One of the only song writers to make a song that changes gear about 15 times! brilliant

[@michaelakkerman407]

As a child growing up in the 70's this song was my favorite. I would sing this song all day long and drive my family crazy...still love this. The perfect song.

[@jmelio1]

The whole 'Ram' album is out of this world fantastic!! I want to see 'Get Back' so badly but afraid it will be too sentimental for me. I miss the Beatles so much! I miss John and George . I grew up literally with their music as a child and a teen when they started their solo careers that carried in to my adult years and my current age of 63. They are all a part of my soul. ❤

[@oneeyedmonster9460]

Me to. They are embedded in my DNA.

[@gwilli9511]

I'm 70 so grew up with them from the beginning.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I grew up with the Beatles -- born in 1961 and my mom got the American HDN LP when it came out (and more albums later), so I've been listening to them since I was very small. I literally can't remember a time when I didn't know about the Beatles.

[@Firefoxy-rz1nw]

It's crazy because Ram was considered total shite for about 40 yrs. Now it's been reassessed as his best album!

[@gleanerman2195]

@@Firefoxy-rz1nw I got the ram 8-track in July of '71 as a 14-year-old kid and loved every song on it the first time through, long live Paul.

[@lynnedalton2198]

I love Linda's vocals on this...and I went around saying "pot of pie" when I was a kid. I'm glad people are rediscovering this album.

[@donw804]

Ram came out at the end of my senior year in high school. I played the 8-track in my car non-stop for weeks. All I'll add is, you are so right Harri.... Paul is a legendary genius. I idolized him then and I idolize him now. It will be tragically sad day when he is no longer with us.

[@fgrady1]

When I heard Ram for the first time I was stunned how melodically rich it was. It is meant to be heard in it’s entirety. The same for Red Rose Speedway.

[@ym61]

Still love the sonic Ram album. The bitter critics at the time were so wrong about this masterpiece of an album

[@lifeisnice23]

The bitter critics have been manipulated by pro-Lennon press like those off Rolling Stone magazine..

[@loosilu]

Lennon befriended the editor of Rolling Stone. and enlisted him in trashing Paul's music. He ordered all of his critics to destroy all of Paul's solo efforts, including this one. This really happened.

[@wpollock1]

Such a British song....love it! I used to sing this to my kids before bed...they loved it. Yes, if you learn anything from Get Back, it is how much of a genius McCartney is. Just tunes oozing out of his pores....

[@thesilvershining]

"Diamonds in my ears" Yes, it is, I'm so glad you love Paul--he's just so special, I'm glad you so easily understand why he is so loved! Keep it up Harri, I adore your reactions!

[@cathyhetzel5944]

I love how Paul changes his music!!! ❤❤❤

[@beno7238]

easily one of my top 5 faves of Pauls solo career. Fantastic choice!! The thing that blew me away about that documentary, was how McCartney wrote these ICONIC songs like Let It Be for example, from like the first word/first note, and building it as he went, line by line, note by note. I guess i always just pictured him and John coming into these studios having written all these lyrics down first, and then making the music around the lyric structure. But that didnt seem to be the case at all. It kinda blew my mind!

[@calebclunie4001]

Great music, doesn't come from the mind. It has to come, from the heart.

[@mikecaetano]

This song takes me back to when I was a little kid. The funny voices and the "hands across the water" parts where just the thing to stoke the imagination of a child. I'm glad to hear that you've been watching Get Back. Amazing how McCartney came up with that song just goofing around at practice. The third volume features the roof top concert, so you're in for another treat there!

[@bennettjoseph1481]

Mike - I just wrote something similar. I too was quite drawn to the funny voices as a (USA) kid. At that time (pre Monty Python) I hadn't been exposed to something so "British."

[@CousinCreepy]

Me too, first time I sat up and payed attention to a song played on the radio in the back seat of my parents car. Very charming and the voices really stimulated my imagination - especially since I was at that age where I drove my folks crazy listening to silly songs like Guitarzan and Monster Mash!

[@joannparker1977]

OMG. Such memories of this when it came out. Right after my parents’ divorce, spending my weekends with my Father. ☺️ Daddy was my salvation and sanctuary. My Mother was a belligerent drunk and I had to live with her. The judge made me. I was 11 then. So, whenever I hear this song it’s so comforting.

[@charlesyateschalfant]

Such a brilliant song, so original and very clever. One of my favourites from Paul.

[@scm021374]

I haven't heard that song in about 30 years. Forgot how much I enjoyed it

[@markcornish2519]

I love imitating that spoken voice. " We haven't done a bloody thing all day"

[@hammothw4814]

oh geez, like my day today

[@The5thGen]

I had a great Uncle Albert who was an elderly man when this song was new in the early 1970's. I played it for him and I believe that he enjoyed it. It was a real pleasure to see your reaction, Harri. Thanks.

[@bellsca1917]

I've always wondered why there wasn't a bigger deal made about this song, there's so many different genius things going on in it.

[@loilt5091]

♡ I always loved this one...it's foot firmly still in Beatlesville, while the other's stepping beyond. ⊙ Such sheer joy in it's key changes & uplifting, adventurous feel. ☆ John can talk about Paul's lyrics all he wants, his melodic genius is indubitable.

[@markbishopmusic]

Ram, my favorite McCartney album. I love the way this goes into Smile Away! What a gem of a record!

[@hifijohn]

One of the more unique songs ever written.

[@NoCanDu]

I was born in 69. These McCartney songs and Wings songs have just always been in my head. Even before I knew what I was hearing! Just always a part of my soul. ❤️

[@johndrx165]

First album I ever bought. Still love it!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Wow. I've always loved this song, but I think this is the first I ever listened to it with headphones. Holy cow!

[@terencejay8845]

I bought this when it came out and with headphones, the clap of thunder racing across felt like the rain was running down the back of my neck.

[@mariaportengen2959]

I was 14, when this album came out. It's a masterpiece. Paul is the best composer in the world, and still alive and kicking. 💕💕💕🎶🎶🎶👍👍

[@christophertalbot9064]

Paul has music already recorded but not yet released. The high in the Sky animation and soundtrack. A guitar concerto. An album of brass band music. 24 new songs written for the It's A Wonderful Life stage musical. Plus I believe he is recording a new album.

[@roymoore3156]

Was played almost daily in the locker room at my high school, for three years. 70-73’. Really was.

[@soonernow2324]

I was a young child in Corpus Christi Texas when lm this was big. I remember listening to this song as Hurricane Cecelia approached. My parents did a great job of not instilling fear, and oddly enough it brings a calm feeling when listening. Great memories. We survived. 🥴❤️

[@antarcticorb9197]

And he did this all by himself... virtually all the instruments...so how do you like me now (he said to John?)

[@goldguy4122]

Virtually all the instruments, if you don't count the NY Philharmonic.

[@damonhines8187]

Loved this album and 'McCartney' when they came out. Irresistible melodies, great wonky production touches, sheer enjoyment, sublime musicianship and songcraft.

[@thesilvershining]

I love both as well. "McCartney" deserves so much more love and "Ram" is one of my Top 10 albums of ALL time!

[@eh-i1841]

What a voice that man’s got.Amongst all his other talents,too.In around 1964,the Beatles were an absolute sensation,and I was mad about Paul.l was 13. Oh,by the way,a butter pie is a real thing,in northern England.

[@Straydogger]

The whole album is great to me.

[@surlechapeau]

Harri, One of the first 45 rpm records I purchased! Still have it. Paul McCartney means musical greatness!

[@daletwin1]

Paul is my favorite Beatle as well. I have had the pleasure of seeing him live 5 times. One week I saw Paul twice and the Moody Blues later that week

[@TheLochs]

McCartney, easily one of these best songwriters. EVER!!

[@youngbloodk]

Ram is such a good album. You could pick just about any other song from this album to review but I would suggest Backseat of My Car and Dear Boy

[@newdawnfades5725]

Dear Boy is pure heaven how McCartney can pluck melodies like that from the air is beyond belief

[@susanhawkes2519]

Backseat of My Car takes my breath away everytime I hear it.

[@The5thGen]

You are going to get your wish!

[@dsusan17]

I like the Beatles. My younger sister loves them, especially Paul. She played this song over and over. It is quite brilliant in is concept. Wonderful reaction Harri

[@timwhitnell7145]

You can definitely hear how Jeff Lynne of ELO was influenced by McCartney and The Beatles. The light strings in this are nice and the sound of rain and thunder reminds me of the ELO song Summer and Lightning, which was released about six years after this song.

[@Retro471]

Driving in the back seat of my car. Same album brilliant song Paul mccartney vocals you have never heard before @harri

[@toddswisher]

I love your reactions Hari, but this one was even more fun! I remember what this was on the radio in 1971. I was 11 years old and would become a huge Beatle freak about 2 years later. A blast to watch your reaction!

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Still have this album since 1971, Too Many People and Smile Away were my favorites.

[@theronware]

I remember how unusual this song sounded when it first came out and it got a lot of air time. I also remember being teased at the time by the kids in school for having the name Albert!

[@rigelmoon9030]

And,of course, there's "Monkberry Moon Delight" on this LP. In all, the tunes on this record are most creative and typical for his incredible talent.

[@robertacolarette1594]

This song when it came out really caught on with me and my friends. It just reminds me of having rented our first vacation home during that summer. It had so many changes and voices in it we would sing with it around the kitchen table drinking. Such great memories his music brings back.

[@rogerhennie8939]

Dear Boy from the RAM album has incredible vocal harmonies.

[@usmcrn4418]

I think it was McCartneys first solo album after the Beatles break up.. but don’t quite me on that. I can clearly remember when this song came out. God Bless you Harri 😎❤️

[@MrMike4017]

When I was little this song would come on the radio and I would cry when the ph call would happen and he would sing "were so sorry, uncle Albert but the kettles on the boil and we're so easily drawn away" I always felt so bad for uncle Albert. 😥 Fantastic song 🎵 "Hands across the water, Hands across the sky " 🎵

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Yes Paul makes the best Melodies!

[@7bestthings]

Another song demonstrating the Genius of McCartney! Thanks for the reaction!

[@jollyrodgers7272]

really love this song, since the day it first played on the radio - it quickly went to #1. I took a chance and bought the album Ram ASAP, and it's a great one.

[@peterblood50]

This is Paul at his best. Try "Dear Boy", I think it's the most complete song on the album. Solid all the way through.

[@wadesaleeby2172]

The playful Paul! The more you listen, the more you get it....magic unfolding before your mind.

[@nickchambers11]

Paul songs just are on another level. He's so easy in his genius it's sublime. Ram is my favorite album of his and some of my favorite music, just incredible stuff

[@RadioRoswellTV]

One of favorite songs of all time. It’s brilliant.

[@Hana-p6j5h]

He will go down as one of the entertainers of all time.... and we are here on this planet with him right now!

[@dt1064]

Amazing how he could piece meal different snippets of songs into a masterpiece.

[@MaddyN999]

This was in the Jukebox at the Coffee Shop my Mom worked, and I listened to this everyday after school. Still love it!

[@aulamatematicavirtual7053]

Paul is simply a genius

[@WendyJoJohnston]

Another big song from my younger years, Wings was such a popular band, and this song was so unique you couldn't help but bopping your head and singing along with it! I was 13 when this came out, I remember it so well. Beauty of a pick!

[@bobbyhulll8737]

It’s a surreal song with fantastic melody and percussion

[@dana_brooke_27]

Hi Harri! Always loved this song. Paul is definitely touching on progressive rock here. I haven't heard this in a long time. I remember this playing in the radio. I totally agree with you on it sounding like the Beatles. It's daytime here but nighttime there.. So have a wonderful night and thanks for this one. Your reaction was great!☺️

[@judithclinton7730]

Paul is a master song writer and musician the best

[@agustinmedina1910]

Boy, how I love Paul McCartney,

[@gleanerman2195]

Man, I'm so glad I found your channel, I can tell you truly love Paul, so do I. His music is legend.

[@KiheiVillages]

He's got a box with a button. When he pushes the button, the "world" goes GOLDEN and Royal. This song, the button was already pressed before the music started..

[@mountainsriversandtrees1474]

Yep. This album is my favorite by Paul. The entire thing is pure gold. I love listening to it with my kids because it's so fun and happy.

[@nrubsol]

One of my favorite post Beatle hits. Paul nailed it.

[@stephencurry4964]

I love u Paul forever

[@davidmaholchic6146]

As always love your enthusiasm for the music love you

[@cathyortiz1280]

Love this song! It was a big hit. Sounded like The Beatles again. This had "Too many people" attacking John. So John posed with a pig the way Paul posed with the Ram for his song reacting to Paul's attack. Lol! It was hilarious😂 even if it was mean.

[@moorlock2003]

Harri your reactions are beautiful! The amazing “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” received so much airplay as an LP track that the song was rush-released as a single in the US and quickly went to No. 1.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Alison Hammer, fab choice with this classic from Sir Paul--a song that vividly transports me back to the '70s! Great reaction, Guvnor!

[@maryblackburn4929]

This is from my teenage years. What awesome music I grew up with.

[@danieljodrey8863]

The definitive single from Ram. My favorite though is Monkberry Moon Delight, the vocals are the best since Oh Darling. 💖💖💖 Another wonderful reaction Harri. Paul is a Wizard!

[@christinerobinson9372]

Have you ever watched the British soap opera Coronation Street? Uncle Albert was a much-loved character for many years on the show. This song sounds like the Beatles because Paul surpassed John in song writing and became the major influence of the band. The early years were a stronger collaboration between John and Paul. Part of the reason the Beatles broke up. Another reason was, Paul wanted to continue doing shows while the rest of the band did not love traveling and doing live shows.

[@brambob9510]

I love this guy. He appreciates good music. Right in bro. Much respect 🙏

[@bennettjoseph1481]

Hadn't heard this quirky gem in decades. Thanks! When I heard it as a kid I thought it was funny. Made me laugh out loud with all of the funny British voices and references to tea and such.

[@jeffretipton6887]

this song reminds me of a old man that stayed at my grandmothers he lived to be 106 his mom lived to 110 i always enjoyed his company aloha