On the Wings of a Nightingale - Paul McCartney demo

[@ewest14]

You can tell Paul really dug deep with this one, as he wasn't going to give just any song to his idols. Paul crafted this to be the perfect Everly Brothers song.

[@mikestevenson576]

Agree totally. This is better than 80% of the songs he wrote for himself, imo. Don't get me wrong, that other 20% was insane and legendary. But this was a hell of a gem to give away.

[@paulsaret]

Paul's not just a genius for coming up with this superb little song, but to give it up to one of your musical idols, the Everlys, to record speaks a lot about his big heart.

[@idont2450]

Absolutely. I have read comments stating he should have kept the song for himself. I disagree due to my belief he was able to use this as a homage to the huge influence the Everly brothers had on him as a teenager. I truly believe he learned a lot about harmony in songs from them. I like his version better due to the time he takes to sing and play out on the melody.

[@beatvampire]

little song does not do it justice ,he loved the Everly's and doubt if would present them with anything but his best and did and it revitalised their career

[@cak8132]

I love that Paul wrote this song specifically for the Everly Brothers. They do a cracking job on the song and it sort of brings things full circle that they’re singing one of Paul’s songs. The Everlys had such an influence on so many of the “British Invasion” artists. Lennon-McCartney, Graham Nash, many more. The Everlys laid the groundwork for much of the great music of the 1960s.

[@karelmeerbach955]

wow did NOT know that Paul wrote this...bloody great song and the Everely Bros did it so well....

[@TheJonRW]

He knew exactly what an Everly Brothers' song should sound like. Just perfect!

[@mickfeeney6480]

great song and demo recording I met Paul when I was invited to sing at the buddy holly song a buddy song in London 1999 and what a nice guy I was so impressed by his genuine warm'th .Thank you you Paul.Mick Feeney (as Paul called me Brummie Mick aka Dublin Mick Lol xx

[@pauladelmann158]

Just learned of Don Everly’s passing today and had to revisit this song. Paul’s melody left lots of room for those gorgeous Everly harmonies. A gift that extended their recording career and a gift to all who listen. He even sounds a bit like Don on the Demo. Well done!

[@barryledgister4496]

It was in my recommends. The song title was mentioned a lot in the obits to Don I had read. Great to hear this,poignant with Linda on harmony. I'm listening to a lot of Paul solo/with Wings. His songs always surprise you,like on this one, there's two middle eights one after the other imo. And is he going into a ska/reggae feel a little? It's not obviously country but clearly Everlys.

[@loisdaughenbaugh3864]

What a great gift.

[@stevefaure415]

Two and a half minutes of epic genius. He makes it seem as breezy and simple like he just came up with it on the spot. You don't even perceive the talent or the work behind it. As beloved and celebrated as Paul is, he still doesn't get his due as an artist. He's a rare bird. I wonder what Phil and Don felt when they first heard this song that was written for them? It couldn't be more perfect.

[@chrisdieter9594]

Paul gave the Everlys back, what they gave to him.

[@HenriBosch-oy3fz]

A perfect conclusion

[@kevinfleming1412]

Given their influence on the Beatles and others, it's a real tribute that McCartney wrote this for the Everlys. It brought them back, briefly, into the spotlight. Check out the Brothers' live version sometime.

[@raymondgill9796]

Great to hear this demo of a song I have loved by the Everly Brothers for years. Thank you for posting.

[@lillan53]

This is the first time I hear Pauls version of this song.Its very good and Everly Brothers version is also very good.

[@hamoudi_d]

Paul actually wrote this song.

[@markdejulio2657]

Phenomenal as always, "Sir Paul McCartney"!!!💝🥰👍

[@xgvpr6111]

I can just imagine John and Paul singing this beautiful song along with their harmonies 😢

[@juantarctica]

The demo highlights key elements not heard in the Everly’s performance. Like the great extension of the baseline in the minor parts, the emphasis on that.

[@guillermolinares4818]

I loved that song the moment it came out back in the 80's. It was latter I learned it was written by the master!

[@michaelanyon5124]

What a song by Macca, even at this level. I have never till this day understood how the Everly Brothers never made the UK top ten with it. Class

[@antoniodipalma492]

----Is Paul Macca playing the acoustic guitar here by himself ?----Please answer quite soon, Michael Anyon---And this should have been a "number 1" all over the world by the "Everly Brothers" back then----

[@michaelanyon5124]

@@antoniodipalma492 I can only imagine that it’s Paul playing acoustic guitar 🎸 as it’s his composition. A great record it is

[@rebeccast.martin3681]

Of COURSE PAUL WROTE IT! beautiful song from a beautiful person;) his children and Linda were beautiful! :)

[@kalebschulz7310]

It was probably so cool for him to write a song for the Everly Brothers. I mean, without them, we might not have had Paul as we know him. Just being able to write for your hero’s would be so fun.

[@angelineg7065]

He's always got me his voice and his beautiful song warm my heart.

[@avengernemesis7990]

Love this version it sounds so honest. This clip is just charming...young Paul and Linda.. Beautiful. Thank you for this clip.. Australia Stay safe and stay healthy.😘😘

[@starryblue04]

Thank you for your comment! Anytime I want to feel at peace, I go back and listen to these demos. 😊

[@avengernemesis7990]

@@starryblue04 I with you...gee they were good times.. I had freedom to enjoy the most wonderful music ever made.. Also freedom in my youth... Thankfully my adult children had the same choice.. Thank you for you reply... Stay safe 😘😘

[@starryblue04]

@@avengernemesis7990 thank you, same to you!

[@droboogie8465]

I only learned moments ago that Pauly wrote this. Finding this demo with his lovely Linda singing with him. I'm in heaven, verging on tears. Happy belated birthday Paul. We sure miss you Linda.💔

[@ewest14]

It's just Paul. He's singing both parts

[@rtrepsas]

Phil Everly we miss you!

[@karelmeerbach955]

I really love this original version of the song...bloody bewdy Paul ... once again putting the critics to shame...

[@bobdiepold2122]

Wish he would have made an official recording of this song, it also would have been great to hear him do this live in his acoustic set.

[@gillisvg7508]

Dave Edmunds made it a great production for Don and Phil .

[@peteremmert8551]

If only Don Everly and Barry Gibb could get together since, unfortunately, they're both brotherless, and could do songs such as this ne!

[@imisstoronto3121]

thats a great idea. Two great voices that need each for harmony. Wish it would happen.

[@SteveErickson-e8s]

Sadly....too late :-(

[@curiousaboutanything2454]

That's how a song should be written. I love both versions.

[@gilriccole]

This man is a fantastic!

[@imisstoronto3121]

This version is gentle and sweet and almost reverential. I love the EB's version and I love this too.

[@MartyMartin87]

so beautiful

[@babyirene3188]

Fantastic photos

[@trfesok]

In my EB playlist with the final version. Thanks for the upload!

[@Mrm_Mario]

trfesok check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

[@jenniferwelsh470]

I love a lot of McCartney songs, and this little beauty is near the top. No offense to Phil and Don, but this rough little gem of a recording just knocks my heart for six.

[@Rekku9]

By the touch it sounds his guitar. Bass is only too recognisable!

[@Mrm_Mario]

Jennifer Welsh check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

[@cmeflywva]

This is a demo only. Paul did not perform on this song for their album. The demo has a quicker pace than their version and the harmonies at the end of the song are different as well. I actually prefer Paul’s version better with the quicker pace and feel his harmonies at the end of the song were better than the Everlys.

[@lumbago12]

Pure Macca genius!

[@bikerheart]

Just love this song 🥰🎶 sounds like Linda singing the counter melody

[@shaneur007]

very beautiful song

[@BobTaile]

Beautiful Everley Bros. harmony on Paul's lyrics.. They actually sound a little bit like McCartney harmonising with himself. And their guitar accompaniment is pure Beatles 'Mother Nature's Son' style. Amazing job Don & Phil! Encore SVP... ..

[@jamesmorton7597]

Lovely gift.

[@sweetsueohio2]

Well done Paul!

[@StarsAndBeat10]

Happy birthday Paul !! Nice video.

[@powerpopaholic876]

Man, right around 1:16 or 1:24, Paul gets in the groove and it sounds fantastic😀

[@jayjay5640]

Beamed through Paul too Phil and Don .Fantastic you lovelies.

[@roxannehawkins6995]

So sweet

[@kentjensen4504]

Sir Paul McCartney is the greatest since Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

[@ericsnelten8722]

i Always loved pauls songs .eric

[@kristinwagar9366]

Marvelous Man marvelous singer/musician.

[@TheHerronBrothers]

Beyond genius.... Just wow..

[@hamoudi_d]

thank you for posting!

[@mrFalconlem]

It went to number one….for a few weeks, and 1984 a great year for music

[@bobdiepold2122]

Wish he had done an official recording of this song !!!

[@Cla1942]

This song is very beautiful ^_^ Love Macca

[@thaddaeuslawrence]

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

[@222ferrett222]

wonderfully raw and great

[@pcsbeat]

Wonderful Paul.

[@carlosmorales4349]

Grande!!!

[@edwardblake5916]

This has to be one the all time great songs. Where did all the songwriters go?

[@francisjimiera3689]

Love the photos of Julian and Paul...

[@imisstoronto3121]

there are no photos of Julian. All those kids are his.

[@martypaxton7668]

thats whats you call giving back great stuff

[@doforanimals]

Beautiful photos (0:40 !!!) to go with a beautiful song. Ah, he's the best.

[@MarcsWishes5]

He could sing the phonebook, I'd love it. Great person.

[@larrytate5605]

Paul is a Master Craftsmen of his profession.......thanx Paul.

[@hamoudi_d]

Such songs are no more written nowadays, I'd say this is a masterpiece of Paul and by the way, I like it better than the cover version.

[@BigStar303]

The Everly Brothers version of this song is good, but the truly great one, done in the style of The Beatles themselves, is by The Spongetones. It's on KZbin...you could look it up. After "Maybe I'm Amazed," this is, in my view, the finest post-Beatles song Paul ever wrote.

[@chelmsfordroad50]

I would love to see Paul do an album including this, A World w/o Love, Nobody I Know, I Don't Want To See You Again , Woman (Peter and Gordon), Goodbye (Mary Hopkin). Step Inside Love, It's For You (Cilla Black), Let's Love (Peggy Lee) I'll Keep You Satisfied, I"ll Be on My Way (Billy J Kramer), Come and Get It (Badfinger) etc etc...You get the idea.

[@inyourfaceguitar5454]

Great idea...those plus Suicide which Frank Sinatra turned down.

[@Probablylani]

In Your Face, Totally.

[@dradcliffe2539]

yes please release it paul great song think yours is better than the everleys

[@sdcalaca]

Paul's version of Goodbye is even better than Mary Hopkin's!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3m9hqmEh9ugfM0

[@macrockettere]

Thanks!

[@RandyR]

A beautiful song, written by Sir Paul. He gave it to the Everly Bros. Use to have the 45.

[@rescue3878]

Man this is so good. The Everly Brothers version is great as well.

[@pastori98]

great

[@filippodelsignore3239]

When I love I get a feeling like I'm travelling through the sky On the wings of a nightingale As I ride My head is reeling but I don't even wonder why On the wings of a nightingale I'll fly High above land and sea I'll be thinking of you and me Couldn't ask for a better place to be Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening to me So hold my hand I got a feeling that the journey has just begun On the wings of a nightingale And if you like we'll fly together to the land of eternal sun On the wings of a nightingale of love High above land and sea I'll be thinking of you and me Couldn't ask for a better place to be Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening to me When I love I get a feeling like I'm travelling through the sky On the wings of a nightingale On the wings of a nightingale On the wings of a nightingale fly On the wings of a nightingale

[@maryspencer4975]

Amazing what the Everly Brothers did with this song. Paul's low voice sounds a bit like Don Everly here.

[@Fab4Forever]

Must be kinda cool to be a genius. Love Macca!

[@baldyholly79]

@the1andonlyJanet Yeah, it does sound like a Buddy Holly type of tune.

[@TheMrBennito]

Funny, the way this fantastic song has been recorded reminds me of the old recordings of black blues artists like Howling Wolf

[@tonybaloney4195]

What a talent

[@ej2333]

A great demo from Paul. I thought this would finally been released from Paul's collection on "Flowers from the dirt." Since he recorded it with Elvis Costello. But nope.

[@josephaccurso83]

I miss songwritting like this.

[@charlievisser4663]

genio

[@ingebittner1715]

🎉❤😊good song paul

[@Vincent-bs5mf]

This song could fit well on "Beatles for sale"

[@janethilliard7895]

Love this song by the Everly Brothers. Too bad Paul didn't also make a proper recording of it.

[@trsfan]

Looks like a still from the movie "Help". The scence at the Indian food joint.

[@starryblue04]

@macrockettere Paul's playing the sitar :)

[@chrissullivan40]

Good song

[@mgconlan]

It sounds like Paul double-tracked his voice to show the Everly Brothers what the song would sound like with two people singing it. Buddy Holly did the same thing with the demos of the two songs he wrote for the Everly Brothers in 1958, "Love's Made a Fool of You" and "Wishing."

[@RS-nf4vz]

I’d love to know what Paul did to get the vicals sound on this demo, it's definitely more than just his voice doubled. Sometimes I swear I can hear other voices in there; seems Paul’s done some beatles-style tricks with a multitrack recorder and mixed something really special for “a demo”, seems a labour of love for Phil and Don.

[@RS-nf4vz]

I’d love to know what Paul did to get the sound of this demo, it's definitely more than just his voice doubled. Sometimes I swear I can hear other voices in there; Paul’s done some beatles-style tricks with a multitrack recorder and mixed something really special for “a demo”, this seems to be a labour of love for Phil and Don.

[@willykarina9629]

Song for Everly brother

[@karelmeerbach955]

this song of Nightingale and Blackbird were perfect songs should be re released on a single

[@jacquismith3277]

Mary hasn't changed at all!

[@arcam0789]

Paul wrote this song that suited the style of the Everly Brothers perfectly ! Great Macca !!!

[@kd9262]

Still want to hear Jeff Lynne's version of " story of me"

[@robinwilson1433]

Wrong page!

[@chrissullivan40]

He even sang harmony with himself

[@jesse2d]

Paul worked like a tailor fitting a suit perfect for his client. He was asked to write a song for them and he could hear in his head each Everly singing as he composed not only the song but both of their harmonies. Paul's sense of harmony and melody is unmatched in modern music.

[@Detroit1967]

shooting "Help!" in 1965...

[@kevanbrown7620]

A really great track from the melodic master. Perfect for the Everly Brothers. This coming from a John Lennon fan. I love all the Beatles, just prefer Lennon's music more. McCartney is definitely the melody master.

[@Jim-pt8kk]

How nice that he gave it to the Everly Brothers You should’ve saved it for himself. I wonder was solo album it would’ve went on.

[@jonbristolcity7179]

It suited Everly Brothers. However, I do wish McCartney had kept great songs like this for himself. It only got to 41 in the UK charts by the Everly Brothers. This and the other leftovers from Press to Play, you can make up a masterpiece of an album of Macca originals in that time. Yet we have Press to Play that is often criticised

[@soklabass]

wish i could write a song like that...

[@robinwilson1433]

I love the Ev's version, and The Spongetones do a great version as well

[@powerpopaholic876]

Robin Wilson Oh yes they do! Love it

[@oscarbob101]

I think this is probably the only song Paul regrets giving away.

[@cuda426hemi]

\_(ツ)_/¯ Why? He wrote it FOR them!!! Buddy Holly wrote Wishing for them as well and also recorded it, which Paul could do with Nightingale if he ever wanted to. 🎸

[@romin5035]

I doubt anyone would regret having their song recorded by the Everlys, the greatest harmony singers of all. Plus he wrote it specifically with them in mind.

[@peggysolomon2784]

It was a gift in return for what they did for him. One doesn’t take back a gift. Clearly Paul understands this.

[@king77703]

Billy Shears 👍