REACTING TO BAND ON THE RUN BY Paul McCartney AND WINGS | SIDE II *glorious*

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[@jcarterclsic1384]

Thanks!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you so very much! 💙💙💙💙 You are very very much appreciated and I hope you’ve had the most wonderful weekend!! 💙

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

hey there my kind and wonderful friend! 🤍🩶I hope you are having the most incredible weekend! I am sending you all of my love 💌 We have a brand new video and I would love to hear your thoughts on this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnHn6yuqZp9b5osi=yL5eMHUNsjvzIsyN

[@DreamWolfPics]

01:16. I like that C. Shannon is really observant. She sees the beauty that the artist created as well as what they did to create it. Wonderful.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

You are too kind! 💙 Thank you for your sweet words!

[@jimdev81]

I’m so glad you said it at the end…1985 is such a great, underrated Paul song…like a mini movie!❤️

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Oh Jim we are in complete agreement there my friend!!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having a delightful day and that you enjoy today’s upload: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@ianh1984]

Another great reaction, Crystal. Could listen to you all day! I agree, 1985 is a great song.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you so much Ian!!! 💙💙💙💙 And that has to be my favorite at the moment!!!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

The piano riff is just so dang catchy!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@sourisvoleur4854 I can’t get enough of it!!! 💙

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ian!!! 🧡 I hope you have had an astonishing day and that you enjoy today’s new reaction video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzbknSDiJuXnNU

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ian!!!! 🧡 It’s been a while and I am sending you lots and lots of love! I hope you enjoy today’s video, we reacted to the renowned “Maybe I’m Amazed” 🧡 I hope you enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=HLEL0v_hJ401y50c

[@brovold72]

When I saw McCartney perform in 2014 he (surprisingly!) did "1985" -- and it was still in his vocal range pretty comfortably as it's just that raspy throat/head voice he uses on the track. It was terrific.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow!! 💕 That’s always wonderful to hear when someone is good live! Of course Paul would be! He is a legend! I hope you enjoy today’s cover: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@ericwilliams1031]

The album was recorded in Lagos Nigeria at a studio owned by EMI. One night, while walking back from guitarist Denny Laine's rented house Paul and Linda were held up at knifepoint and all the lyrics demos recorded for the album were stolen. Paul had to go by memory to recreate the songs he had written and demoed for the recording of the album.

[@docsavage8640]

Great LP. Great review video. What a strong album, holds up so well 50 years on.

[@johnhenryclark911]

@ 8:10 The Actor Dustin Hoffman Met Paul McCartney. Dustin Hoffman Was A Fan Of Paul McCartney. But Dustin Hoffman Challenged Paul McCartney To Write ✍🏻 A Song. Paul McCartney Saw That The Artist 🎨🖌️Pablo Picasso Had Just Passed Away , The Day Before April 8, 1973. In The Newspaper 🗞️📰 Or Magazine It Said Picasso Last Words Were "Drink 🍷🍷 To Me. Drink 🍷🍷 To My Health. For You Know I Can't Drink 🍷🍷 Anymore!" And Then Pablo Picasso Went Up To His Bedroom 🛏️ And Passed Away In His Sleep.🛌🏻 Rest In Peace Pablo Picasso ( October 25, 1881-April 8, 1973 )🙏🏻✝️ I Am Posting 📬 This At 11:38 p.m. , Friday Night 🌛🌉🌃🌌 , May 10 , 2024.

[@PeterBuwen]

Hello my good friend Crystal. It's always a great pleasure to meet you. I hope you are well. I wish you all the best. 🙂🌞💛 Beautiful surprise at the end.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you Peter! 💙 Praying you and your loved ones are well and that you have the most beautiful week up ahead!

[@Steven66b]

Thank you. Enjoyed your descriptions of the music.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thanks Steve! 🤍🤍🤍 I hope you are having a memorable day & that you enjoy today’s posting: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@massaglia]

Another terrific review, Shannon. "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five" is my favorite too! 💃🕺

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Yay!!! We are favorite twins!!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Just such a stellar track! I hope you are having an awesome day and that you enjoy our new selection: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Always love these reactions! Thanks, Crystal.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you dearly Glenn!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having an excellent day and that you enjoy today’s video: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@JackKirbyFan]

You looked so happy in the video! I was thinking of you this weekend. Had a member of my family that passed recently and I thought of you right away and your tragic situation. I really empathized with you on the loneliness you feel and the confusion you feel thinking - how could that person be gone! That person I knew lived a rich and full life but it's still a loss. Now I think of you and hope time has healed some of your pain. I know something like that takes a long time. Be strong!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I’m so very sorry to hear that Dave💛 I will be keeping you & your loved one in my heart! Think of you, they and your family! I appreciate you thinking of me! I actually have a short coming up soon (not yet) that was my father’s go-to karaoke song and it definitely helped me to feel connected to him. Hopefully you have music, or anything that you can turn to at this time. 💛

[@MarissaM312]

What a great album and even better reaction and analysis. Hope you are enjoying a relaxing Sunday and sending you tons and tons of love. 💕💕💕💕😊

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you Marissa!!! 💙💙💙💙 Sending you much much love!! I hope this weekend was amazing for you!!! 💙💙💙💙 Praying that this week up ahead goes well for you and your loved ones!! 💙

[@tobz_games]

as a huge Beatles and Wings fan, I'm so happy that you've enjoyed listening to Band on the Run! You're definitely my favourite music reaction KZbinr, you give a really great insight into your way of musical thinking, and that's something to be admired. Honestly, please keep doing these videos, they're super enjoyable and mean a lot to people like me

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you my friend! 🤍 Your words mean so much to me! I am beyond honored and sending you love! I am not sure if you are aware but we have been doing daily cover over in shorts & I would love to hear your thoughts on yesterday’s short: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@josephshafer1134]

Paul was at Dustin Hoffman's home and Hoffman challenged him to write a song about a topic he would give him. He pulled out an issue of (i believe) Time Magazine which featured a story on the death of Pablo Picasso in which it mentioned that Picasso went to bed at 3 AM and the last words to his friends were "Drink to me, drink to my health...". Hoffman was so excited about Paul writing the basics of the song right there on the spot that he called to his wife to come out and watch. I think the song was structured the way it was to do in the song what Picasso did in his works. Love your analysis of a great album which was done ony by Paul, Linda, and Denny Laine (minus the orchestra parts).

[@thomastimlin1724]

I've heard that story a hundred times and am still fascinated.

[@UhHuhOhYeh]

Great way to end my weekend thank you Crystal for another classic album reaction & analysis. Looking forward to that curve ball. Sending love to you always! 💙

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you for being here Mr B! 💙💙💙💙 Very grateful for you! Praying you enjoyed your weekend and that you have the greatest week up ahead!!

[@UhHuhOhYeh]

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[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@UhHuhOhYehMy wonderful friend! 🧡 Miss u and hope you are well!!!! The new video is out today and I am hoping you will enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=HLEL0v_hJ401y50c

[@Big98Bob]

Hello Crystal! I was just searching for Paul’s RAM album reaction earlier and found your video on that. I really loved the way you review the songs so I checked out your channel and Lo and behold here you are reacting to Band on The Run. Another one of my favorite albums. Awesome! 😁

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey there Alexis!! You are warmly welcome to join us on this musical exploration journey! 🤍🤍🤍 Stoked to go on it with you! If I had to be honest my favorite material to cover is everything Beatles and all their post solo albums! Something so magical and special about it! We also have daily covers over on the shorts! I’d love to hear your thoughts on today’s number: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@massimosaffioti8798]

Hi Crystal! Lovely reaction and analysis... as usual. My thoughts on side 2 of this wonderful album... Just as Let Me Roll It is Paul doing John, No Words is his homage to George... From the haunting vocal melody and chord structure to that distinctive lead guitar tone... C'est Magnifique! Musically speaking, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five's placement as my second favorite on this album falls between Let Me Roll It and Band on the Run, all three easily making it into my Top 10 Wings songs... Musically speaking. Mamunia, actually speaking IS my favorite Wings song... for no other reason than it just so eloquently speaks to my life's philosophy. Wonderful visiting with you once again. Cheers!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Massimo!!! 🧡🧡🧡 Always an absolutely grand pleasure to hear from you! I’m wishing you are having a remarkable Friday and that you enjoy today’s musical moment: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@keymack2477]

I have loved the LP since buying it fresh from the record store back in the day! Glad you enjoyed it too, and I am especially pleased that you loved 1985, one of my favourite McCartney tunes of all time! Great job as always, Crystal, I very much am looking forward already to your next reaction! PS: loved the bonus song at the end for your super heroes!! Well done!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you Key! 🤍 Wow that sounds like it was an exciting moment! I am so honored to share a favorite with you, especially considering how hard it is to actually pick a favorite when everything McCartney does is insanely wonderful! And yes, the little tune at the end is my attempt at a thank you but it pales in comparison to the huge impact the super thanks has on me, especially on these super hard times, I can never fully quite express how grateful I am! It makes putting in all this work worth while! I hope you enjoy yesterday’s selection: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@SAK1855]

Nice observation about Paul's many voices. Many rock and pop vocalists rank higher, but I can't think of anyone who's as much of a vocal shapeshifter (not counting acrobatic voice artists like Bobby McFerrin). Someone made a video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYfcgYaEd5yMr7c. Classic Paul in first half of "Hey Jude," growling screamer in "Helter Skelter," straight ahead rock 'n roll screamer in "Long Tall Sally," intentional voice swallower in "Get Back," low Elvis-style in "Lady Madonna," gentle wispy voice in "I Will," scrunched up twang in "1985," nasal extreme in the "Temporary Secretary" chorus, silly talker in "You Know My Name," strong falsetto in "Check My Machine," pretty Brian Wilson falsetto in chorus of "She's Leaving Home," breathy falsetto in "So Bad," playful posh in part of "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," he's like three different guys in "You Never Give Me Your Money" ... And so many variants.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow!!! That is immensely impressive both his talent to manipulate his voice and this list keeping track! 🧡🧡🧡 I pray your day is astounding and that you enjoy our newest post: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@johncollier9280]

Really enjoyed yer Side 2 exploration o' this classic album jes then. Like you, my favorite track is Nineteen Hunnerd 'N Eighty Five! Lookin' forward to our next musical adventure. All the best.

[@Trevornator]

I really enjoyed your reaction to this album! The next McCartney album you should do is the follow up to Band On The Run which is called Venus And Mars. I already know which songs you will love! Could you go back to how you did these videos before like in Ram, you listen to the whole song once entirely and then play back to talk about what caught your attention during the first listen? I LOVE seeing your reaction during your first uninterrupted playthrough!

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

HUZZAH! part 2 of this review with my most favorite music reactor on KZbin! Wasn't it great to hear Paul and the band stretch out and try new things? This was really fun, Ms. Crystal, great job!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

This was absolutely incredible to witness and take in! Thank you so very much Matthew! Hoping you are well! Sending love your way! 🤍 Hoping you enjoy today’s cover: kzbin.infosnCLFt1eiFA?feature=share

[@mattgaskell945]

I love this album and you really helped to bring to life it’s beauty, emotion and diversity. 👏

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey Matt! 🤍🤍🤍 Thanks for your kins words! I hope your day is going incredibly well & that you enjoy today’s post: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@jornspirit]

...good on you, Crystal, for loving '1985' so much - its brilliant... and I personally love overall the B-side even a bit more than the famous A-side with all its single & live shows hits! There's a sweet story related to this album - don't know if you have heard it: one night Paul had a beer or so in a bar with Dustin Hoffman (yes, the famous actor), and Dustin felt like challenging Paul (in an amiable way), and said: "...there must be a theme, that you can't write a brilliant song about...", and Paul took the bite, and replied; "Try me"... there was a newspaper or magazine lying on the table, and Dustin's eyes fell on one of the headlines, and it said: 'Picasso's last words', so he chose it to tease Paul... now: you just listened here to what he made of it. Is there a limit to his genius?!?? Probably not. 😎

[@zacharyspencer8321]

Nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys, and won Geoff Emerick a Grammy for Best Engineered Non-Classical Album. I bought the LP when it was first released, and it also had the song "Helen Wheels" between No Words and Picasso's Last Words. Ahhhhhh . . . ya faked me out. I made the comment before I finished the video!!

[@drummaster4334]

I'm looking forward to what's next in store in the future 😊 Great reaction and analysis. ❤❤❤

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

It's a bit clearer if you listen to sides 1 and 2 together, but "Picasso's Last Words" contains callbacks not only to "Jet," but to "Bluebird" (in the rhythm-box percussion) and "Mrs Vandebilt" (at the end). Helps unify the whole album.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh Picasso’s Last Words seems to be a beautiful ribbon that ties everything together then!!! 🤍 Thank you for motivating me to go back and listen to the whole thing all the way through- the unity is definitely there! I am not sure if you are aware but we have been doing daily cover over in the shorts and I would love to hear your thoughts on yesterday’s upload: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@paulhoward6158]

Thanks so much for your wonderful analysis of this iconic album!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you Paul!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Sending you much much love! Hoping that your day is amazing and that you enjoy today’s number: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@mitchmitchell80]

Great Job again! FUN!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you Mitch! 🤍 Your kindness means a lot! I hope you enjoy yesterday’s posting: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@urielgarciadeloso4402]

Ready to watch this second part of your wonderful reaction to this wonderful Wings' album Saluditos desde Ciudad de México Crystal❤

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Saludos a ti!!! 💙 Gracias por venir aquí y escuchar/celebrar la bella música de el rey, Paul McCartney jajaja 💙

[@MarkChappell1]

I love 1985 as well, always my favorite on the album and still on playlists. I got this album when it first came out, and 1985 remains one of my all time favorite songs today.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Hey Crystal! Happy Sunday! I’m so glad you enjoyed this album. “No Words” is probably the most Beatles-esque track on the album. At the time, all four of them tried to get away from the Beatles sound. But some old habits tend to creep in every now and then. “Mamunia” means “safe haven” in Arabic and it was also the name of the hotel where the McCartneys were staying. “Helen Wheels” is a good old-fashioned rocker. In a way it mirrors “The Ballad of John and Yoko”. It could have been called “The Ballad of Paul and Linda”. “Picasso’s Last Words” is like a movie consisting of vignettes. A French film. Love it. “1985”is one of my favorites, too. Love that ending. Love the harmonies. Those Wings harmonies became a trademark. They influenced my singing, too. I am not a great singer, but if I was blessed with anything it was being able to sing in three-part harmony. Wings helped teach me that. Crystal, I know this is a time jump, but I’d like to suggest “Double Fantasy” by John and Yoko. It’s a bittersweet album and I would grab a box of Kleenex because I always need one, but it’s so great. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Each of these songs were so delightful to listen to and added so much joy and sparkle into the album!!! 💙💙💙💙 Thank you for being here and making the journey even more spectacular! 💙

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Jeff! 🧡 I hope you are having the most astounding day and that you enjoy today’s new reaction video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzbknSDiJuXnNU

[@Kieop]

I totally agree that No words is the most Beatlesque song on the album.

[@jerrymanas671]

Crystal, I love your analysis of this! It's like listening to the album for the first time all over again. I forgot just how great this album was. I love how McCartney blends the acoustic guitars and melodic bass (something about the combo of treble and bass that he does very well), and then punctuates it with highly creative electric guitar solos. I seem to recall a story where Dustin Hoffman asked Paul to demonstrate how he could make a song out of anything. So Paul took an article about Picasso and turned it into Picasso's Last Words.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Yes!!! The collision of the treble and bass is like magic the high and low, the sugar & the salt!!! And McCartney is a genius!! Never ever ceasing to amaze!!! 💛

[@jerrymanas671]

@Crystal Shannon love the sugar and salt analogy!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@jerrymanas671 Ahhh thanks dearest and most wonderful Jerry! 🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having a stellar day and that you enjoy today’s cover: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@Beatles4Sale.]

Glad you had your last song, Back Seat of my Car moment, 1985! 😂😂😂 thanks for doing Helen Wheels!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

It was so much fun!!! 💙💙💙💙 I enjoyed every second of every song on this entire album!!! 💙💙💙💙 Thank you for making this an even more amazing experience!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

My friend with the best name on KZbin!!!!🧡 I’ve missed you! I have a feeling you might enjoy the material we covered today! I’d love to hear your thoughts 🧡 kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=HLEL0v_hJ401y50c

[@craigalden9416]

Glad you are listening to these absolute Classic Albums…. And to think this was made by three people Paul, Linda, and Denny and in another Country.

[@peterbadore1338]

I remember when this album came out - I was a teenager. The US albums placed "Helen Wheels" (hell on wheels - get it?) between "No Words" & "Picasso's Last Words" no doubt to boost sales. "Helen..." was the latest single. In the UK there were only the nine tracks.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Such a clever title, isn’t it?! 🤍🤍🤍 I hope your day is magnificent and that you enjoy today’s song: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@derekroberts6654]

“Helen Wheels” actually belongs on BOTR, the US had it right.

[@philipdickey6460]

Love this album and so many hits on it

[@carmeloruiz6021]

You are so sweet and beautiful inside and out. Me encanta cuando llega el número 4!!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

muchísimas gracias Carmelo! 💕espero que le vaya a gustar nuestro vídeo de hoy:kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@fatcatblinddog]

Hi Crystal Luv your reviews. McCartney's Band On The Run is amazing. Interesting story behind Picasso's Last Words. One night while in NY Paul McCartney had dinner with Dustin Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman asked how Paul comes up with his music/lyrics. He challenged Paul to write a song right there at the table. Paul needed a subject so Dustin opened the newspaper and Paul noticed the story of Pablo Picasso passing away. The story goes Picasso had a dinner party and it lasted into the early morning. So he decided to call it a night and he turned to his guest and said, "drink to me, drink to my health. You know I can't drink anymore". He then proceeded to his bed and died. 🤯 Paul, on his guitar began playing the song that became "Picasso's Last Words". Just amazingly talented.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

It’s quite an incredible, moving and emotional story truly! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Thanks for sharing it James! I pray you are having an admirable day and that you enjoy our new musical moment: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@neilloughran4437]

ooh wow... blast to hear Mamunia again... my fav track on this side is No Words... just beautiful... the most Beatles-like track of the Wings period I think.

[@bizbot1655]

No Words sounds like John appeared on that song by surprise. Actually, it was Denny Laine.

[@neilloughran4437]

@@bizbot1655 yeah.. I know Paul only wrote a small part of it..

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@neilloughran4437 You are spot on about Mamunia being an absolute blast! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having an astounding day and that you enjoy today’s posting: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@joebloggs396]

though it feels generally inspired by McCartney's style

[@robertbutler4672]

Hi Crystal! You threw me a curve with Helen Wheels. My copy had that opening side 2, glad you still covered it. For me, one of the best things about Paul's solo albums were the backing vocals. It's like he still wanted that Beatle vibe. Paul, Linda & Denny Laine were always great at that. If you get to the album London Town (1978), you'll notice the really awesome backing vocals. Anyway, great reaction as always. You just make it all better, cheers!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey there Robert!! 💙💙💙💙 Hoping with all my heart you are feeling well! I thoroughly enjoyed Helen Wheels and am so thankful you guys didn’t let me skip on it! And yes!! Definitely caught that Beatles vibe on No Words! 💙 Awesome! Thank you for being here, appreciate you!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Robert! 🤍 I hope you enjoy today’s clip: kzbin.infosnCLFt1eiFA?feature=share

[@bizbot1655]

Crystal - Mamunia: This song kind of fits the current SoCal weather we're having right now, huh? No Words: Sounds like a Lennon/McCartney Beatles song. Picasso's Last Words: This song Paul wrote in response to actor Dustin Hoffman's request if he could write a song from off the top. Dustin tossed Paul a newspaper and Paul saw that on the front page that Pablo Picasso died and his obituary. So, Paul wrote this song with that in mind. The song itself I imagine as a painting in Picasso's style. Helen Wheels: This was the name of Paul's Land Rover he drove around. Glad you liked the album.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Mamunia definitely blew me away!! And oh no i’m sorry to hear!! Hoping all is well in SoCal! 💙 Couldn’t agree more with the comparison to No Words having a huge Beatles-type of sound!! 💙💙 Fantastic! And that’s really impressive!! That’s for sharing that story- that’s the first time I heard that one! He’s so creative for having named his Land Rover and it’s heart warming that he then went ahead and dedicated a song to dearest Helen Wheels! 💙💙💙

[@bizbot1655]

@@CrystalMarieShannon I can't wait until you review Venus and Mars, another gem.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@bizbot1655 Yes!!! That’s going to be so exciting!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having an astonishing day and that you enjoy today’s post: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@TheEWFX29]

Glad you are back and it seems happy to be exploring Wings best album in my opinion. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you get to enjoy many more albums with all of us here. Hope you have a great day. Take care.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I’m most happy to be back! 🤍 Thank you so very much for being here with me! I hope you enjoy yesterday’s cover: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@richardfehlmann4593]

Thank you Crystal, this review of side 2 I was looking forward to, and I can tell you it was really worth it. And you have the same favourite on this album like me: 1985 👌😊👍

[@sleapycell7819]

❤❤

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey there 💕 I hope you enjoy today’s clip: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@sleapycell7819]

Hey there, I did enjoy today's clip ✌

[@benoitrenaud519]

Crystal makes me realize that I missed listening to some Wings albums. Cool stuff.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

That is very kind Benoit! 💕 I hope you enjoy today’s video: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@jameskelly8586]

1985 is also one of my favourites from this album. I think of it as his Elvis track--not vocally, but he's being a real rock star on that song. Also lyrically interesting--given 1985 was the future and would be the year after 1984. Also the lyrics of No Words make me think this was for John--who sang "All you need is love"--and Paul is saying "I love you." Picasso's Last Words is a big favourite, for the lyrics and the music. He's singing about the death of the grand old painter, but the song is a celebration of his life.

[@jwb932]

Thank you for letting me attend your musical listening party ;)

[@larshenrikfabrin7640]

Thanks, I enjoyed it. I hope some day you will taken a listen to Red Rose Speedway, which I think you would also like.

[@SAK1855]

My two cents are that Ram and Band on the Run are the only Paul solo albums that would make sense for a reaction channel, though I do really like a lot of others, e.g. Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, and Flowers in the Dirt. The thing with McCartney is his solo albums are often a great EP interspersed with filler that's mediocre or worse. (To be clear, though, I think McCartney is history's greatest songwriter. No one is perfect.)

[@markydh83]

Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five is my favourite song, too 😊

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh yay!!! 💙 excellent taste hahaha!

[@paulbrookes5365]

Yay, she's back! Got to see Wings in Brighton, UK way back in 1981 when I was 23...For free. (New a friend who was entertainments manager). They did a great version of 'Go now' with Denny Laine, formally of 'Moody Blues' fame, check it out if you haven't heard it. Love your insights btw.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thanks Paul! 💛 And an extra special thanks for the recommendation! I will absolutely have to check it out ! I hope you are having an amazing day and that you enjoy today’s musical moment! kzbin.infoT6q1e0pUL-4?feature=share

[@IzzyWizzy1982]

I think the English and US versions of this album have different song sequences and additions. For instance I have a version that has Helen Wheels earlier in the track listing, yet also has a song called Country Dreamer. I love this album, and so many good tracks from it. Glad you liked it.

[@IzzyWizzy1982]

@ILoveBE2 aahhh, cheers for clarifying

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh very interesting to learn this!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I gotta go hear Country Dreamer now! I hope you are having a brilliant day and that you enjoy today’s sound bite: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@Kieop]

No words is probably the most Beatle-sounding song on the album and then it's got that Bee Gees moment too.

[@bobair2]

1985 is my personal favorite off of this most excellent album and Paul is miles removed from the majority of musicians I have ever heard,he is basically peerless. My current favorite artist of the here and now is Poppy and she does many genres as well and is always surprising in what she presents . Paul McCartney is a legend and of the 4 Beatles,arguably the most rounded and consistently great to excellent at what he creates. Crystal you have excellent taste in music and thanks for your review/reaction of my favorite McCartney album!

[@bizbot1655]

Thanks!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you Mike!! 💙💙💙💙 Very appreciative of you! 💙

[@bizbot1655]

@@CrystalMarieShannon 😃

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey there my amazing friend! 🩶 I hope you are having the most remarkable weekend and that you enjoy our newest video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnHn6yuqZp9b5osi=yL5eMHUNsjvzIsyN

[@lucasbarroso9147]

Crystal,a fan from Brasil here,i really loved this video!!!is as good as your favorite video for me which is your reaction to all things must pass by George Harrison,and talking about him I would really love if you react to his second album:living in the material world,which is as good as all things must pass

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hello to you Lucas!! 💕 Thank you for telling me about this album! We will definitely reach it! I pray everything is well out in Brasil! I hope you enjoy todays number: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

My favs of his are probably Monkberry Moon Delight, 1985, Mrs Vanderbilt, C moon, Maybe I'm Amazed, Live and Let Die but he had so many great ones it's hard to even choose.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh such wonderful favorites!!! 🤍 Now i’m gonna go back and listen to Ram! I hope you enjoy yesterday musical moment: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

@@CrystalMarieShannon Yes, I did, but it could have been louder.

[@Blannibal311]

I always thought No Words was one of the most Beatles sounding post-Beatles Paul song. I can imagine John, George and Ringo on that track easily.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I have to totally agree with you there Logan! 🤍🤍🤍 I hope you are having outstanding day and that you enjoy our newest selection : kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@beatledad]

must remember paul played drums on most of this album.....the story of recording this album is almost as good as the music itself

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

hey is beyond brilliant at this point there are no words to describe his creativity, skill, ability and heart! 💕 I hope you enjoy today’s post: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@NigelThompson-hb5jg]

He played almost everything. He had the tapes stolen in Nigeria and had to remember all the orchestrations from memory and re do them back in England.

[@louisme5411]

I really hope that Paul McCartney stumbles across your reactions (assuming he scrolls through KZbin like the rest of us).

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow!! 🧡🧡🧡 Thank you, that is the kindest wish!!! It really would be quite something if that happened! I’m glad your here & I wish you are having a swell day and that you enjoy our newest number: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@chrisostneberg1817]

No Words is a really nice song. You seem to notice all the subtle musical changes. They sound simple; but they are not.

[@Lucas_Dankemann_the_freak]

STILL RUNNING - Side 2 on U.S. version begins with "Helen Wheels" McCartney deslikes that; - Mamounia is a hotel in Marrakesh, it means "safe haven" in Arabic; - No Words was written before the release of Wings' second album, Red Rose Speedway made it here; - Picasso's Last Words has the best story (following content taken from ITN doc): "McCartney says he was on vacation in Montego Bay, Jamaica where he "snuck" onto the set of the film Papillon where he met Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen. After a dinner with Hoffman, with McCartney playing around on guitar, Hoffman did not believe that McCartney could write a song "about anything", so Hoffman pulled out a magazine where they saw the story of the death of Pablo Picasso and his famous last words, "Drink to me, drink to my health. You know I can't drink anymore." McCartney created a demo of the song and lyrics on the spot, prompting Hoffman to exclaim to his wife: "look, he's doing it … he's doing it!" - Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five in early manuscripts was called "Piano Thing". You think the Grammy intimidate McCartney ? No!!! Up Next Go to "Venus and Mars" while there "Listen what the Man Said"

[@Steve_Stowers]

Yeah, the version of the album that I had included "Helen Wheels" on side 2. It was only much later that I learned that that song wasn't "supposed" to be included.

[@Lucas_Dankemann_the_freak]

@@Steve_Stowers Paul was against it...

[@robertrouse4503]

This album was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria. Mamunia is the Arabic word for "safe haven".

[@IDLERACER]

😎👍 Brilliant analysis as usual. Inserting reprises of "Jet" and "Mrs. Vanderbilt" into "Picasso's Last Words," was McCartney's attempt at recreating the audio equivalent of cubism, a style of painting that Pablo Picasso popularized. When you get the chance, by all means check out the song "Country Dreamer," which was not on the album, but was on the B-side of the "Helen Wheels" single. It's one of McCartney's most melodic efforts.😉

[@thomastimlin1724]

Even though Lennon and McCartney were still sort of at odds, Lennon said publicly it was the best album Paul had done since the Beatles, [sort of a jab there] but specifically said he really liked Picasso's Last Words the best. This album was a masterpiece, but only done by Paul, Denny Laine, and wife Linda McCartney with an addition to South African Musicians on one of two songs, and the orchestra arrangements later done in London. McCartney did bass, keyboards, some guitar, and drums!!! Synthesizer is prominent on this album. This was because when he wanted to go to Africa to record, [a story in itself], the other two Wings members abruptly quit the band. He said well, up theirs then, I'll do the album myself with Denny and Linda. Probably the best he ever did along with Tug of War in 1982. Ram coming in third maybe...the whole album was well written and well put together, with singles in the USA being Helen Wheels in Dec 1973, Jet in early 1974, and finally Band on the Run about May/June 1974. I used to play this album to death. It only won a Grammy for engineering...which I find incredibly hard to believe it wasn't at least nominated for album of the year and additional things.

[@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897]

Perfect album. This is the closest that Paul came to Beatle perfection. The songs for Band On The Run are of such quality that this is the material Paul would want to bring to a Beatles studio project in the 1970s if that had happed.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Oofff you said it!!! I entirely agree with you! Beatles caliber right here! So much beauty, brilliance & genius! 🤍 I hope you enjoy yesterday’s song: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897]

@@CrystalMarieShannon Nice song, thank you for sharing. In the future you should do a review of Paul's 1971 album Ram. It has always been a favorite among his fans. Good Day. :)

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897 My friend we actually have two videos covering both Side I & II of Ram! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you enjoy today’s cover: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897]

@@CrystalMarieShannon Thanks for letting me know. I will check it out. :)

[@simonpoole2333]

'Sweet Dreams'? I'm getting ABBA's S.O.S. Either way, Sir Paul was there with it first

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh yes!! Good to have your ears around!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Great call! I hope you are having a bright day and that you enjoy our new song: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@davidrauh8118]

I always thought Picasso's Last Words was like trying to create one of his Cubist's paintings where you see faces or objects from different perspectives all at once. So Paul takes the melody and turns it on it's head. In this case hearing it done if different ways. It took me a while to get used to it instead of skipping over it.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

David! 💕 That is such a beautiful connection and astute observation! I love that! I hope you enjoy posting’s posting: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@lennydonnelly-fg7lv]

Another superb job Crystal I love all of your reviews. May I suggest that you check out Emerson Lake and Palmer I am sure that you will be blown away by the musicianship of all three of them but as a keyboard player you will especially be drawn to Keith Emerson. I would start with there first album the self titled Emerson Lake and Palmer.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thanks for the recommendation Lenny! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having a divine day and that you enjoy today’s vid: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@kevinmegahan1690]

Thanks! Another great video! I really like your short videos, you have a beautiful voice! If u r looking for another McCartney album could I suggest "Venus abd Mars'. Imo this is clearly his best solo project, no fillers!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow thank you so very very much Kevin! You are absolutely wonderful 💕 I hope you are having the most incredible day! Yes!! I am excited to get to that one!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Kevin!!! 🤍 I hope you are having an astonishing day and that you enjoy our newest selection: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey Kevin!!! 💚💚💚💚 I’m so stoked to say we’ve got a new long video coming up soon but for today I hope you enjoy our new short: kzbin.infoVpXXEHb_u4I?feature=share

[@kevinmegahan1690]

@@CrystalMarieShannon Beautifully done! Scarborough Fair is one of my all time favorite tunes! Again, Great Job!!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@kevinmegahan1690🧡🧡🧡🧡 My astonishing friend! It’s been a while but we are back and kicked into full gear with reactions! I hope you enjoy today’s in which we react to the fabulous “Maybe I’m Amazed” 🧡 I’d love to hear your thoughts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=HLEL0v_hJ401y50c

[@howcotube]

First off you are bright, talented, lovely and adorable and I adore you. Love how you analyze the songs, you don't try to understand the meaning of the words like so many do and it is humorous the thoughts they usually have. Band on the Run is great but not my favorite album of Paul. My go to is Give my Regards to Broad Street, Venus and Mars, Ram, and London Town well just about everything else as it turns out lol. Looking forward to your next album for us and could it be one of the above I had just mentioned ???

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you for your kind words!!! 🤍 I hope you are having an excellent day!!! Can’t say which is up next but I can say that we did go over RAM sides I and II last year & we will certainly get to everything else soon! 🤍

[@mlong1958]

Great story about Picaso's Last Words. Here is a video short of McCartney telling how he wrote "Picasso's Last Words." It is just amazing the amount of talent that McCartney has, writing a song based on a line from a Time magazine article. kzbin.infonx-_D-HvNDY. In the Wings over the World tour, this song was part of the acoustic set and flowed into Simon and Garfunkle's, Richard Cory, sung by Denny Laine.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Such a beautiful, touching and impressive story! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having a beautiful day and that you enjoy today’s short: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@MacAisling]

I’m guessing that scritch (tape pulling) sound is most likely a cabasa. And yes, I had to google a description of it to find out what it was called.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh thank you so much for doing this research! 🤍 I appreciate you coming back and informing me! I hope you enjoy today’s clip: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@ErikMCMLXV]

If you liked the harmonies in ‘No Words’, give a listen to the Beatles’ ‘If I Needed Someone,’ which was sung by George Harrison (which is a great song worth listening to anyway). After the first couple lines, the harmonies are very similar. There are even moments of ‘No Words’ that sound like they come from that song. Paul must have noticed that at some point (or maybe it was intentional) so maybe he just realized that it just worked so well with this song, or maybe he just used it as a bit of a wink and a nod to George.

[@fatasschampions]

Totally agree! I consider "No Words" a George tribute. With the "Let Me Roll It" john tribute , "Band on the Run" may be a faux Beatles album. "Drink to me" could have been sung by Ringo...

[@brianbanta6398]

Do Venus and Mars next. It's also one of my favorites.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey Brian! 💕 Thank you for your suggestion, gotta add it to our list! Hope you enjoy today’s cover: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@mconnaghan]

Subtle Hint is my favorite album of all time!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Oh nice!! I didn’t even know that was an album! 🤍 I hope you enjoy today’s cover: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@sourisvoleur4854]

You have a great ear for music, which goes a long way towards explaining your ability to interpret the songs you cover.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you my kind and wonderful friend!! 💙💙💙💙 I’m so very grateful for you!!! I hope I didn’t mispronounce your name! You are awesome!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@CrystalMarieShannon It was fine! Thanks for mentioning me!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@sourisvoleur4854 hello my dear friend! 🧡 it’s been a while but we are back into full swing with reactions! today we covered the monumental “Maybe I’m Amazed” and Side II of McCartney! 🧡 I hope you enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=HLEL0v_hJ401y50c

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@CrystalMarieShannon I'm flattered you remembered me and reached out. I'll go check out your new content.

[@UncleQue]

With his vocal on Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five I’ve taken to calling the style Paul uses as his Lady Madonna voice.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Haha nice that’s a good one!!🤍🤍🤍 I hope you are doing marvelous today my friend and that you enjoy our newest short: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@whatthejim]

I forgot how good this album is, awesome reaction Crystal!😁 By the way do you have a record collection, i’ve got lots of records! It’s something I love to collect!

[@radiocity80]

Loved seeing your breakdown analysis of this Crystal. Crystal, Im curious, is there a professional email to send some info regarding outtakes and b-sides thhat were left off albums like Band that not only enhance the listening experience but also makes the albums twice as good? I would love to send you that track information just so you have it for any future reactions of other artists and their albums.

[@51monalisa]

i think its difficult to choose a favorite song sometimes that changes

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

words of wisdom right there!! 🧡🧡🧡 I hope you are having an admirable day and that you enjoy today’s clip: kzbin.infoBAfWSAdL1H0?feature=share

[@666tubedragon666]

hmmm just realized how much i miss u...hope you are good, girl...wait didn't they do a song called girl? x0

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

thank you so very much Richard! I hope you enjoy our newest clip 💚 kzbin.infoqcmDPeP3vFY?feature=share

[@gatoprisioneroxd9942]

Hi crystal , im a student english and im surprised when you spoke spanish , how did you learn? You have good pronunciation and you should speak spanish often jaja, buen video y buena reaccion, saludooos

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Muchísimas gracias Gato! Soy Salvadoreña! 🤍🤍🤍 Espero que le vaya a gustar nuestro vídeo de hoy: kzbin.infoohm7DKdXqZI?feature=share

[@beelbebrox8719]

I don't sign in for everything , but I prefer the full plywood background.

[@Zholobov1]

The most of McCartney's Side 1s are much greater than the 2s.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I have to totally agree with you!!! Side I was a bit more captivating for me but my favorite song of the whole album was 1985 on side II! 💕 Hoping you enjoy today’s musical moment: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@ianbarron606]

Maybe I'm out of line but crystal I think you are waisted there in your basement. Get yourself to the big city like new york. You would be an amazing entertainment critic with the big newspaper. Your diction is astounding. Oh and THANK YOU was beautiful 😍 Ian

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

Crystal - You might enjoy this video they made for "Helen Wheels": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKLRg6mAj8ubZ8U It's a fun video for a fun song. Btw... Paul plays drums on all of the "Band On The Run" songs... plus bass, piano and some of the lead guitar.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow!!! This is incredible! 🤍 Thank you for sharing this with me!! I hope you enjoy today’s clip: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@stevensprunger3422]

Sweet lady I believe this was recorded in Africa so on the first cut on the side it does sound quite a bit African although I could be wrong it’s worth some research

[@mibeatleman6767]

The album was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria.

[@stevensprunger3422]

@@mibeatleman6767 Thank you yes I forgot I dislike that place very much but back then I guess it was OK a lot of scammers out of Lagos Nigeria within the past several years

[@neilloughran4437]

@@mibeatleman6767 some of it was. They recorded in a few places. I think they got spooked when Feli Kuti turned up wanting to know if they were appropriating African music... they even got mugged and lost the original demo tapes...

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

This album is like two different animals. side one is Rocking side two is striped down acoustical.. I prefer side one. Side two is a bit monotonous but to each their own. Don’t know if you’ve listened to Wings Over America live double album it is brilliant and I mean brilliant

[@jean-marcevans1439]

Helen Wheels…. Hell on Wheels… get it?

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Haha yes! really clever! 💕 I hope you enjoy today’s vid: kzbin.infodd3b0m0crEk?feature=share

[@blashuvec]

hi shannon ! can you react to Unknown Mortal Orchestra's new album "V" ?? love the reactions as always

[@MrTexxan8]

Still waiting.... Supertramp Crisis What Crisis

[@supertuscans9512]

I gotta be honest Crystal this just doesn’t work. Try and do a deal with Mcartney and share the income stream or something, anything but this is absolutely unwatchable.

[@thegovernators4437]

Not really reacting, More dissecting The constant pauses are annoying