I finally listened to Ram - FIRST listen - Paul & Linda McCartney

[@CallMeCaroline]

I filmed this in September of last year and never got around to finishing it, so instead of it just sitting on my laptop I decided to finish the edit. I hope you enjoy it!

[@IsaacWale2004]

That's cool, I'm glad you posted it :)

[@John_Locke_108]

Thanks for the upload. You need to check out the extended edition of the record because it includes the single Another Day. One of my favorite songs by Paul (including his songs with the Beatles). Absolutely beautiful song.

[@deltahillcreative]

I'm so glad you posted. I've missed you! 😊

[@modisamir1693]

We need reaction for now and then the latest beatles song please 🥹

[@lemontiki]

What’s next?? May I suggest “Band On The Run”??? Since it’s the 50th Anniversary and there is a new mix out tomorrow. ❤

[@vertov76]

"I don't really know what this means... these lyrics, but the music is very enjoyable and the melody is very nice."

[@CallMeCaroline]

Good to know it’s a shared experience 😂

[@ead630]

😂 I've noticed though that his WIngs stuff have mostly silly stuff, and the solo ones just under his name are far more serious: Tug of War, Flowers in the Dirt, Chaos and Creation

[@vertov76]

@@ead630 I'm a life long McCartney fan, so I'm not trying to troll, I promise internet friend... However, Girls School? Temporary Secretary? Biker Like A Icon? However Absurd? (The last one I love, but it makes no sense...)

[@ZaphiroAnejo]

​@@vertov76 temporary secretary is a banger tho, but yeah very silly lol

[@MrAschiff]

@@ZaphiroAnejo That's the problem the critics and many of his contemporaries had with Paul's solo music. It was very bubble gum.

[@AverageContent]

RAM is by far one of if not my favorite McCartney solo album. It's also widely considered to be one of the first indie rock/pop album.

[@57too]

True

[@davidt7482]

Please give a listen to "Another Day," which was recorded during the Ram sessions. It was released as a single but not on the original album. It is very Beatles-esque. . . . and glad you're back.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Flip side too, Oh Woman oh Why. Those were released a year later in Spring 1971 in the USA

[@jozefzvala]

Monkberry Moon Delight is really,really different from anything else Paul or other members of The Beatles have ever made and I LOVE it. Welcome back😉✌️

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Paul's attempt at making his own I Am the Walrus. Not on the same level obviously, but still a fun listen👍

[@kingeddiam2543]

Why don't we do it in the road has a similar vibe imo

[@marc-yv7cu]

@@bobwoolerOriGinal During his very long career (Wings or solo) many other "nuggets" shone well beyond I am the Walrus!...

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@marc-yv7cu Disagreed

[@The5thGen]

This is my favorite McCartney album.

[@stlmopoet]

This is a brilliant album. It was trashed when it first came out, but now in retrospect it gets high praise from almost all quarters. Your reaction was fun!

[@Cbcw76]

I've always thought it was only trashed by the anti-Paul forces.

[@fmellish71]

Yeah the critics all rallied behind John Lennon after the Beatles broke up for being a "real" artist and constantly dismissed Paul's work for being "superficial." Critics always got behind music that was "for the people," was relatable and understandable to them and that allowed them to anoint. They hated music that didn't need their blessing to get across to the people, either calling it dumb or self-indulgent when, in actual fact, its often the critics who are dumb and self-indulgent.

[@curtb9567]

Rolling Stone Mag had a standing policy from the editor to trash his albums. Band on the Run was undeniably great, as they had to finally admit.

[@redadamearth]

"Dear Boy" was a song written by McCartney (by his own admission) that was addressed to Linda's ex-husband who apparently was a jerk and "didn't know what he had", etc.

[@teastrainer3604]

John Lennon mistakenly thought it was about him.

[@wpollock1]

My favorite on the album.

[@mikelig8365]

I graduated from high school in 1974, many of the songs from the Ram album got regular play on the radio, Uncle Albert on the pop rock stations and the more esoteric songs on the FM album rock station. Having witnessed the rise and reign of the Beatles then going through the collective sadness of their break up I was ecstatic to hear that Paul and Linda put a band together and were touring small venues in Europe. Each album they put out in the early days was a gift. While growing up in that era brings with it the present day tax of old age and infirmity I am so grateful to have grown up when music wasn't just another digital distraction, it was an analog part of your spirit, a molding force in your life. The notes that were pressed into the vinyl were the actual notes played by the musicians, rich and warm, not digital facsimiles, pure and sterile like ice. We had album covers that held the art and the stories that were part of the music. When you bought an album you were changed, you became the owner of the music that you loved on the radio, there were new songs you had never heard. You sat with the album cover in your hands and you listened. You poured over every picture, every word. The music you listened to became part of the beautiful things of your young life, some of it had gone dormant until I came across your video. Thank you for sharing the Ram album, if only you had heard it back when music was magical.

[@57too]

I agree

[@whydoibother1632]

Well said. They're part of the very fabric of our lives. 60s & 70s were like no others, for those who were seeing it still unfold

[@MarionJInce]

As a teenager, I bought this album when it was released. I loved it then and still do!

[@mikelig8365]

me too, still have the album.

[@hugoC9371]

Last night i revisited RAM and fell in love with it again (not that i ever fell out of love with it). One of the best albums ever made and the beginning of Indie Pop.

[@KLStorer]

"Monkberry Moon Delight" is one of my favorite vocals by Paul, from his whole career, and I consider it one of the best vocals in all of Rock and Roll, specifically because of all those ad-libbed scats in the second half of the song. The vocal is just amazing to me. And, of course, his vocals on the whole album are excellent. Glad you decided to react to this. It's def my favorite McCartney album, edging out a few others for that top spot. And the breadth of creativity on this album is, as is per par for him, stupendous. I'm sure someone else has mentioned this, ut RAM is now considered by many to be the first Indy-rock album.

[@moptop7944]

I'm very happy you decided to Get Back to Beatles reactions and their solo albums. This was good! I do prefer the style of your early reaction videos with true reactions and 1st impressions, without all the graphics and research into song history and context, and choppy edits. McCartney's 1st album which was a one man band performance is interesting, Johns Plastic One Band album & Imagine, and Georges All Things Must Pass are all worth doing. Would also love to see you do their movies... Hard Days Night, Help, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, Get Back. The song at the end was a nice touch! Very beautiful.

[@peytonwilliams3107]

I just Love this album. I feel like it’s the closest in sound we ever got to another Beatles album. Some of the others’ solo stuff does give that vibe of course, but not quite like RAM does. It’s also so charmingly loose. Paul’s having fun, Linda’s having fun, and no one is taking anything too seriously. If you want some more Paul I’d recommend Band On The Run or Venus and Mars. However, even if you don’t react to it, I think you owe it to yourself to give All Things Must Pass, George’s debut, a listen. I think it would be right up your alley

[@davidrauh8118]

He was working on Back Seat Of My Car as far back as the Get Back Sessions. Surprised it didn't make it on Abbey Road. Heart Of The Country is one of my favorites. Who cares what the critics say. Glad to see you again Caroline.

[@MrAschiff]

It didn't appear on Abbey Road because it wasn't good enough and because they had to get Ringo a song on the record

[@DonaldMains]

Back Seat of my Car is better than Maxwell's Silver Hammer any of the day of the week for me. But for some reason Paul has a special affinity for Maxwell's Silver Hammer @@MrAschiff

[@MrAschiff]

@@DonaldMains BSC came out on RAM in 1971. Had he written the song when the Beatles worked on it in 1969?

[@DonaldMains]

Yes, BSC was part of the rejected songs from the Get back sessions.I'm speculating here, It might not have been totally flushed out by the time of Abbey Road which is why it never got on AR, or perhaps Paul thought MSH was better. it tough to say why it was excluded from AR because I definitely feel BCS is better than MSH. @@MrAschiff

[@paulopinheirosc]

@@DonaldMains It makes sense to me that he did save BSC for another occasion because it relies so much on string arrangements and the "Get Back" project was about simplicity. Back to the roots.

[@MrDiddyDee]

Paul initially kept the tradition The Beatles held for most of their career, of a single release with songs that didn't appear on the album. Check out Paul's fist solo hit single 'Another day', which was backed by 'Woman,oh,why'. These songs were added as bonus tracks when RAM was released on CD format.

[@markvamos2400]

Loved this and loved your rendition of Ram On!

[@CallMeCaroline]

Thankyou!

[@BermondseySteve]

Wow! Your vocals and accompaniment/ arrangement were simply gorgeous! I thought of you singing this solo under a spotlight on a darkened theatre stage - you are so lovely. I hope we'll hear more!

[@josephmilitello647]

My sister and I used to take turns checking this out of the public library. Finally, I just bought it.

[@IsaacWale2004]

I liked your little cover at the end :)

[@buttercup1765]

I love this album... It just oozes newfound love and happiness. Paul had gotten his second musical wind with Linda's help❤️. Love your cover!

[@nflr92]

As a kid in the early 70's, I LOVED Uncle Albert. It had the voices and sound effects and I was in second grade and that appealed to me. But the B side was Too Many People and that also stuck with me. I didn't really know from the Beatles - I just knew I liked what I heard. I'm nearly 60 now and I still remember listening to those two songs over and over and over.....

[@geoffholmes8173]

Approaching 60 too and ditto - Uncle Albert is very nostalgic of childhood.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

4:28 - Those early Paul critics just couldn't get past it - expecting too much from the guy who wrote Yesterday and arranged Abbey Road. At first, "Heart of the Country" was inoffensive at best, now I think it's rather charming. So, essentially, RAM is a WAY better album than for which I gave it credit years ago. I love every track, and it's a lot of fun.

[@mariomf1644]

Btw welcome back! I hope you react to Real Love, Free As A Bird and finally to Now And Then, the last Beatles song. If you read about the context of the first 2 songs you'll understand why you should to react to the 3 songs together

[@rosmeeker1964]

Yes. So glad you listened to this. I was one who said you should listen to all the first solo albums. But McCartney's was the certainly a good place to start. I love 'Heart of the Country,' Used to sing while I was out riding my horse. 'I got a horse, gotta cow, got 7 cats who say miaow.' :)

[@noi-music]

I think it might indeed have been a good choice to take Pauls 2nd solo album, because you can here more of his own musical development there. All things Must Pass vs. Living in the Material World by George would be a similar situation. Or Plastic Ono Band vs. Imagine.

[@stevenboettcher4796]

Great to see and hear this review. Ram may be my favorite McCartney album just because of Monkberry Moon Delight. What's funny is my second favorite McCartney solo song was recorded for this album but wasn't released for almost 30 years: A Love For You. Now you need to do John's Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. Please.

[@rafailkarampetsos6914]

So glad you releasing new content welcome back

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

Glad your back to music. The LP “Ringo” might surprise you. “All Things Must Pass” is arguably the best post Beatles LP. “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band” has some of Lennon’s best lyrics. “Band On The Run” is McCartneys best LP.

[@sadscient]

Paul McCartney doing a Indie-pop record almost a decade before the concept even exists

[@John_Locke_108]

Absolute masterpiece. And yes there were jabs at John which included a picture of two beetles screwing each other on the artwork for the record.

[@ronrago2696]

I was so glad to see your notification. I got hooked on your Beatles reaction which actually got me in to reactions at all. You were the first & thank you for that. It is too much fun!

[@jv-ep2tc]

Paul’s vocal ability is one of the great gifts of the 20th century. When he sang around the house, do you think his father knew how talented his son was? I often wonder that.

[@SAK1855]

Beautiful rendition of Ram On. I love the idea to include a cover segment in these videos to advance people's interest in your music.

[@BeatleDustino]

I love Ram! My favorite Macca solo album. I swear I go through withdrawals if I don’t listen to it often. I absolutely love Linda’s backing vocals throughout. Great video though!

[@Neilsmu]

Do review his first solo album, McCartney, (the one he made right after the Beatles finished, and before Ram). A completely solo affair. With some fabulous songs on it…. Plus, of course, the majestic ‘right up there with his best’ Maybe I’m Amazed…. A superb ‘not to be missed’ song.

[@instadc]

RAM is definitely an album that grows on you with repeated listens. On my first time through, I was like "OK, this is nice" but I didn't "get" the album. I grew to love it over time, and now it's my favorite of Paul's (though I'm very partial to "Venus and Mars"). I actually came across a picture on reddit where someone picked up an old copy of RAM on vinyl, and scrawled on the yellowed paper sleeve was something to the effect of "Listen to this 10 times before you say it's not that great"-and wow, if that isn't the truth. It's an album that showcases all the things that Paul does well: setting moods to songs, putting fragments of songs together in a medley that just *works*, quiet beautiful melodies ("Heart of the Country") followed by a screamer ("Monkberry Moon Delight"). The entire album is just a joy. "Smile Away" is just one of my favorites of Paul's-that part where suddenly it kicks up a key and the lyrics go "ay-ay-ay" is one of my favorite moments ever. And as for the lyrics, Paul's smiling while others are just saying terrible things about him, including to his face-inside he's struggling, but he's still smiling away. Brilliant.

[@jyutzler]

That's funny because I "got" it immediately, perhaps more than any of his other solo material. (I don't personally see what all the fuss is about regarding Band on the Run, for example.) Perhaps the fact that I didn't discover it until my late 30s or early 40s was a factor.

[@instadc]

@@jyutzler Band on the Run was an instant “love it” for me. RAM took longer but now it’s my favorite. Paul’s Wings catalog is pretty underrated. I even like Wild Life!

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Did anyone here know that Linda's backup vocals for "Smile Away", are, first, "Don't Know How to Do That", and then, "Learning How to Do That"? Also, her, Duh-duh-duh's are actually "Don't, don't dont"! Great songwriting! ("Smile Away" - "Don't Know How to Do That", "Smile Away" - Learning How to Do That".) "Don't, don't, don't...." "As I Was Walking Down the Street the Other Day, Who Do I Meet?" Etc...)

[@rogermiller2159]

What I love about Paul is he creates songs that people want to sing along want learn, with no difficulty. Every one of these songs draw me in to join in. This is a what composers and bands hope to create. I think it’s John’s priority .

[@candidoj]

I love that album. I bought mine copy in the 1990´s... I am so happy that you are back !

[@dbstooge]

Love the rendition of the song and the little heart logo on the PJ's is awesome too!

[@DanielRed2]

Such joy you bring with your reactions; and amazing to hear you sing again, what a treat! 🤩

[@zacharyspencer8321]

Fabulous cover at the end. I appreciate when artists bring their own interpretation to a song.

[@TTM9691]

Caroline! Great to see you! Even if it's from some months ago! I hope things are going great for you creatively, emotionally, etc etc. Always rooting for you, and always grateful for the seemingly-countless fantastic videos you've shared over the years. (including this one!). I know you must be Beatlefan'd out (it's an exhausting mob!), but it's a happy feeling to see you post a new video, whatever and whenever it is. Thank you, friend.

[@TTM9691]

PS: The "Ram On" cover was beautiful......and if you never ever post another video on this channel, a sweet way to bid us farewell. We love ya, sis.

[@tobismusicchannel3033]

Glad to see you back. Ram is an album that grew on me, didn't always like it that much, but now it's one of my favorite solo albums by Paul. You should definitely also check out Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and Imagine and Harrisons All Things Must Pass.

[@thedanielnatalshow3465]

"Too Many People" is the stand-out track on the album. You can hear echoes of "Baby, You're A Rich Man's" melody in it [which was written by John]. The "How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people" line sounds evocative of "That was your first mistake/You took your lucky break" line by Paul. So he WAS musically channeling John in the song, whether consciously or not.

[@rayhanson1142]

Really glad to see you reviewing ‘ Beatles’ ( solo) tunes again..!❤❤

[@alyrerb]

Thanks!

[@stigjarlesletta3938]

Ram is a great album. so good to see you again, Caroline❤

[@CuimhnighArLuimneach]

Welcome back Caroline!!!!!

[@PogieJoe]

This is one my favorite albums of all time, so I'm so pleased you gifted us with your review!

[@Goodall10]

Nice to see one last surprise out of you, and exactly what I've been hoping you'd do since Abbey Road! Absolutely wonderful! Take care C!

[@salernolake]

Hi Caroline! Hope you're doing well. There is no snootier group of people than rock music critics. Music, to pass their muster, must have DEEP lyrics with important messages, while not being in the slightest bit pop music. Paul answered his critics best with his wonderful "Silly Love Songs." Sometimes a song is just a song, pleasing to the ear. Paul will be remembered long after the critics are forgotten.

[@HappyCodingZX]

Fun fact - when John and Paul first got together, Paul temporarily adopted the pseudonym 'Paul Ramon', hence the song Ram On. Apparently the Ramones also took their name from this moniker. regarding Monkberry Moon Delight, my wife and I once sang it at a Karaoke club and noone in the place had a clue what we were singing either.

[@TheMichele7]

Thanks for this. Still love RAM, which came out during high school. Many beautiful moments. "Back seat of my car" can still bring tears almost 50 yrs later ~

[@渡部博-o2k]

高校時代 よみがえる 今でも新鮮😂

[@BabbleBebble]

I was asking for Red Rose Speedway album but the choice is Ram!! Perfect day! LOL Red Rose Speedway is so different, it's a joy for melodies on piano and voices! It's a fine and fun album indeed! I'd suggestion you to listen it! Glad you come back!

[@instadc]

Do you prefer the original or the double album? I actually like the double album better-it’s an hour and a half of easygoing McCartney vibes.

[@BabbleBebble]

@@instadc I love them two, it's a good listening absolutely!

[@michaelt6218]

Thank you, Caroline! It's always a delight to see and hear from you. As for RAM, I've never liked the album much -- with the exception of Uncle Albert, which you seemed to sort of dismiss. Oh well. PS: any chance you will react to "Now and Then"?

[@jeremyrosenberger8535]

The Ram (Archives Collection) release of the album is a treasure trove. Some of the best from you that you should definitely hear are - Another Day - Oh Woman Oh Why - Little Woman Love - A Love For You

[@tesIa.Iives.on.24]

Ooo! Nice to see you back. Shall save this treat for later this evening.

[@EricTheKartoonKing]

Fantastic video, fantastic cover!

[@davidbaise5137]

The cover you do of Ram On is so terrific. Different, your own, but still the song. This helps others consider the song as possible covers as well. Thanks so much for your YT content. It is so enjoyable!

[@mizzo9]

I actually love Linda’s singing on this album. She’s not a singer but her voice and contribution is fun to hear. Paul has said he had never sung with a female before and enjoyed it. You can tell they were enjoying the time working together.

[@1monki]

Loved the singing at the end!

[@luixpa022]

Omggg I always wanted you to hear a Macca album! I strongly recommend "Band On The Run" or "Chaos and Creation" if you're looking to hear more of his solo/wings stuff

[@geoffholmes8173]

Absolutely spot on - Chaos a later stone cold classic.

[@tockita]

I love that you analyzed Monkberry Moon Delight… is one of my favorite songs ever!! The lyrics are also so weird making it a such nonsensical song and I live for that!!

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Nice interpretation of "Ram On"!

[@alanclayton9277]

Thanks for uploading this one Caroline: you've granted the wishes of a lot of subscribers! Your take on Ram On is unique and that's a good thing, allowing you to use your lovely extended vocal lines. ❤

[@struanmacphee]

Band in the run albums is a must listen

[@greenbluemonkey]

One of my favourite albums against any category. Just simply brilliant music making. Really fun to listen to. And a bit of an edge to it underneath.

[@Man_of_Oil]

so good to see you back on my feed!! Ram is one of my favorite albums of all time and really got me through tough stuff in college so I enjoyed this one! would've killed to see a cover Monkberry Moon Delight 😂

[@gualdimpaisgrandemestre3362]

Hola Caroline, cuanto tiempo ,hoy traes una obra maestra de Paul. ,gracias.

[@jprg1966]

First of all, welcome back, Caroline! Ram is the classic example of how critics listening with closed ears can miss beautiful music when it's released and only appreciate it later. It was arguably the birth of indie pop! I always thought "Too Many People" was a strange (in a good way!) song melodically, very distinctive in Paul's repertoire. You're the first person I've heard suggest that it may be subtlely influenced by Indian music!

[@livithecow]

absolutely loved this! what about listening to some lennon or harrison?

[@scottmacdonald1826]

So glad to see you again!!! Although I've known about this album for DECADES, I've only heard 2 of the songs so it's almost my first listen as well. A fantastic job as always.

[@zapotc]

That's an incredible voice you have! Loved it :1

[@vagnersantos2048]

There is a slight serendipity about me watching this video right now. This week I marathoned all your videos about the Beatles. This morning I watched you react to some singles. What's left to finish is Abbey Road. As I watched the singles react today I thought I'd comment and suggest you react to Beatles solo material. And guess what... I didn't comment and yet, I picked up my cell phone this afternoon and saw that you just released a video exactly as I wanted. Lots of synchronicity. I can hardly believe it. You can't make up this kind of thing.

[@highvoltage7797]

Such an underrated album that was blasted at the time. My fav post Beatles album.

[@Crraao3179]

Beautiful rendition of ram on! Much love xx

[@tomeisenmenger7048]

That was fun! You have a beautiful voice!

[@dylanmccormick2675]

How lovely to see another reaction from you! If you are looking for a sing-able early McCartney song you should check out 'Maybe I'm Amazed', it's from his first post-beatles album and is an epic love ballad that is SO good!

[@eduardorbenegas8549]

Hi Caroline!! Thanks for reacting to Paul McCartney!!! I love that after reacting to The Beatles' albums you can react to the solo Beatles and especially to Paul who is a genius for me and I am a big fan of him. Thank you and Greetings from Buenos Aires Argentina!!!

[@mikos9999]

Always great to see you and hear your takes. "Ram On" is a beauty of a song as is "Monkberry Moon Delight" and "The Back Seat Of My Car". Give a listen to McCartney's first solo record, same with John's first two solos and you'll love All Things Must Pass, George's masterpiece and Ringo did an album called Beaucoup of Blues which is a fun listen...

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

Great cover of Ram On! You made it atmospheric.

[@cinnamonrain8836]

Thanks! You just made my day by posting this! Your reviews are so good and entertaining.

[@zdvxr]

Band on the Run is another really good listen through!

[@eliabe702]

All Things Must Pass is a must. George harrison's masterpiece and probably the best solo album by a beatle

[@scottamichie]

I wore this album out playing it in fall 1971. Fond memories...great to revisit …again and again.

[@mikecoffee100]

Always Always look forward to your reviews and the singing is good too thank you

[@wagyubeefstyle]

Please listen to George Harrison's " All Things Must Pass" album! It is one of my favorites to revisit for a multitude of reasons, very spiritual and reflective! I also recommend John Lennon's first post-Beatles release as well, " Plastic Ono Band." To me, it sounds almost like a acreaming cry for love, especially the tone of the first track Would love for you to react to both!

[@ostrelephant]

yes finally a new beatles reaction video! and it's my favorite solo album :D

[@michaelberry6016]

Yeah. Loved to see this notification pop up. Had hoped you would do this absolute gem of an album. One of my top 10 favorite albums. So many great songs on this one.

[@chrisostneberg1817]

Classic album. Uncle Albert is just crazy. My favorite is Monkberry Moon Delight.

[@tedr3586]

Welcome back. Was wondering if a, you have heard the newest Beatle release ' Now and Then' and b, will you be doing a reaction? ...keep up the great work

[@mikecoffee100]

Always Always look forward to Your Reviews Thank You

[@FD-ry6vg]

It was the first album I ever bought. I’ve listened to it for over 50 years… always sounds great!

[@ericwilson2585]

It's good to hear from you again Caroline, and that ending of this video was rather splendid I think, cool, thank you.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Heart of the country is the best song - love it

[@drmarkp1]

.. This entire album was fabulous .. Every song on it was catchy and brilliantly melodic .. A very enjoyable McCartney ensemble

[@kevinfitzgerald8706]

Your cover is beautiful. What a wonderful gift after an informative reaction. Boy, you do good work!

[@garyarnett1220]

Very good rendition.

[@thedogwoods5716]

Paul was the most beatly beatle of that makes sense lol Some of these songs he had started writing while he was still in the Beatles

[@senatorfred]

The end of Ram On reprise, the lyrics "Who's that coming 'round that corner," etc. will later show up in the song "Big Barn Bed" on his Red Rose Speedway album a couple years later.