Paul McCartney - Back On My Feet (Demo)

[@docsavage8640]

His demos are better than most people's records. Even his own sometimes.

[@Tanmag11]

To me, this is far better than the over-produced finished product that made the album.

[@Visualizemyfuture]

@@Tanmag11 that song never made it to the album, ; it was issued as the B-Side of the “Once Upon A Long Ago” single, in 1987. Only appeared as a bonus track on the 1993 remaster version of the album Flowers In The Dirt

[@Tanmag11]

@@Visualizemyfuture I know, Loveliest Thing was also a bonus track, that should have been on the original album.

[@davidr.5789]

Bloody well right ! What a voice !

[@davidholler1]

I miss songs like these. No bells and whistles. Just the good stuff. How many songs nowadays can come across with just piano and vocals. That's the true mark of a good song. Like Ringo said, 'People don't whistle Paul's bass, it's the melody.' Love this song. Carry on Paul.

[@Tanmag11]

His bass is incredibly melodic though.

[@walterthemusician8741]

Excellent song!

[@D_Mans_Productions_Channel]

Although, this is only a demo, and there is a full version, I wholeheartedly agree, and this version is 1000% better

[@gregorallnight371]

Truly..he is a born super creative musical talent, and with a perfect singing voice...so very cool,so great..thanks so much.

[@deanmorrow4083]

Good timing for this song to arrive. The line "How many days will the wet weather last" is playing while it's pouring down. Love the demo version. Paul, You're the man!

[@j.c.s.1608]

Como nadie lo dice, ni lo va a decir, tendré que decirlo yo. Esta canción es una puta mierda. Ciao.

[@oncedocecosmeticos]

Que va a saber un burro de chicle si lo que come es pura mierda....!

[@j.c.s.1608]

Me reitero. Una puta mierda.

[@ClaudioDirani]

J.C. S. Sod off

[@summerboy1976]

@@j.c.s.1608 you must be talking about yourself

[@diederickingel1438]

Love this song, just piano and vocals so pure. Must admit never heard it before.

[@PogieJoe]

Love both this and the studio cut. Wish I could listen to them on Spotify!

[@walterthemusician8741]

More of this please! You still write great songs! I was at your concert in Atlanta last year... it was the best concert I've ever seen. I saw Rolling Stones in Hyde Park when Mick Taylor was introduced: 2nd Atlanta Pop Festival in 1971 with all the Woodstock acts, Moody Blues, Beach Boys at their peak in 63, Peter,Paul and Mary in their peak in 64, Allman Brothers in their peak in 1968, and many, many more. Your concert topped them all. You've still got it. Keep it up for another decade, there's no reason to stop.

[@DrRobato]

How many days will the wet weather last? I want know will the clouds When they roll back Reveal a man in an old mac Sitting on a park bench Living on his own? Cut to the rain as it runs down the glass Eventually through the lightning and thunder We see a man going under This is how it happen This is what he said He said: I don't need love I was born on the street Give me your hand 'Til I'm back on my feet So, I don't need love I was born on the street I need a hand 'Til I'm back on my feet How many days will the wet weather last? I want know will the clouds When they roll back Reveal a man in an old mac Sitting on a park bench Living on his own? Cut to the rain as it runs down the glass Eventually through the lightning and thunder We see a man going under This is how it happen This is what he said He said: I don't need love I was born on the street Give me your hand 'Til I'm back on my feet I don't need love I was born on the street I need a hand 'Til I'm back on my feet I don't need love I was born on the street Give me your hand 'Til I'm back on my feet Tell you that I don't need love I was born down on the street Give me your hand 'Til I'm back on my feet

[@jcarruthers.9964]

Brilliant song as usual from the one and only Paul. Got them all.

[@paulsawitzki2135]

Great Song, Paul! I love your music-I know all of your Songs, and im only 13 years old.

[@elenivoigt8994]

Hangbrutz 03 I'm 14😉

[@aladdinsane5448]

Hangbrutz 03 TERRIBLE SONG!

[@ClaudioDirani]

Get lost here?

[@KoolKat8955]

Oh I'm 14

[@carlomirror]

in 3 months old and i already the whole beatles discography by heart

[@kevinmost2719]

One of Paul,s great songs,in my view

[@gabidom62]

Thanks Dear Paul, such a beautiful Demo ! Your music, Your words and Your voice.... here like the first drop of a river !

[@TheLCBP]

Perfect day to be listening - itès raining outside... Love listening to Paul and then it is a great song, with truths in it..

[@zephyrquartz]

LOVE this song, Mr. McCartney! Such a brilliant, glowing heart you have.

[@6stringwood]

Paul, Happy 75th Birthday! Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for the music world. Great song! Take Care! Jim

[@eplouie]

I LOVE this song! I wish it was included in Paul's book of lyrics.

[@chairmanmajong]

This is gorgeous. I have to say, so much better than the “finished” version. So affecting!

[@MrSkotty1992]

The Demos from this era are simple amazing. It's a shame the album versions fell victim to the fads and trends of popular music of the 80s' and early 90s'

[@Amilstead66]

He's still got it. Love it!

[@laabeat]

Do not cease to surprise me. THANK YOU

I love it that they changed it from "I was born on the streets" to "Though temptation is sweet"

[@ВячеславЧиликин]

Miss songs like these. We love You, Paul!!!

[@寝台特急北斗星-l2n]

I think this Demo version is better and more favorite than official one for me .

[@stargazer9713]

great song.Sir Paul you go back so far you're in front of you. forever your fan.

[@eugenioitem4969]

The voice!❤

[@jassygail7861]

Love These Simple Songs, The Kind 1 Can Kick Back & Let It Roll Through Your Mind.. Easy Pleasing, With Meaning I Provide..You're Fantastic Macca:!!🙆‍♂️ I Love You..🍎

[@tiffanyporchiazzo398]

what a amazing song.

[@walterthemusician8741]

Yes!

[@emptyspotlight]

Honestly, this sounds completed. I prefer songs like this, just piano and vocals. Sounds so simple, yet so mesmerizing at the same time.

[@Sungodv]

The man had a great voice...I miss it. Never thought he'd lose it

[@MonikaKlejnamusic]

Repeat button in order, how I love your music... For all my life 😊

[@CRESCOCHANNEL]

This is an hidden gem of McCartney. Incredible he used it for a b-side!

[@callmemrbroadstreet5602]

Absolutely amazing demo!

[@terezauxapodzemska]

Beautiful Paul! You're awesome musician and I love your new music! You are inspiration to many! :)

[@lillianmoore189]

I know the feelings paul....beautiful

[@davidcamacho7333]

Wonderful Paul!

[@AnaLujánGonzález]

ESTA CANCIÓN REALMENTE ES FABULOSA LO PRIMERO QUE HAGO CUANDO ME DESPIERTO LA ESCUCHO ME ENCANTA!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidzuric406]

A very talented artist. With persistence he will get a contract!

[@pierrepetit2448]

I'm pretty sure he is already kind of famous, apparently he was in a rock'n roll band in the 50's or 60's something like that

[@elenivoigt8994]

We love you Paul! 💕

[@anamarianievesramireztorre2229]

👍🎶🎶🎸👏 So nice and beautiful song🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😍😘❤

[@genia5198]

Paul McCartney ist really cool😉

[@estoesesto4]

Genious! "Forever Young" Dylan and Brian Wilson.👏👏👏

[@stevenmata777]

MOST EXCELLENT!!

[@walterthemusician8741]

Yes!

[@michellerosemarieflynn8897]

thank you for every thing xo

[@catemancia4001]

You're wonderful!

[@ellgracex]

You always make my day 😍😄😘

[@musicadesiempre5003]

Un placer siempre oírte Paul, una canción bonita en su sencillez. .

[@河野幸恵-t9m]

paul🎶🎸ありがとう💞

[@ferabra8939]

This is the first song that Paul checked with Elvis Costello. And it shows in the released version. Improved lyrics.

[@pwy1]

Awesome. I like "I was born on the street" way better than "temptation is sweet" which is so clearly a Costello line. Love Costello too, but this Macca only version is sublime.

[@daniellima1412]

Vaya joya, una de mis canciones favoritas, este demo es genial. Sin duda Flowers in The Dirt es un álbum que raya en lo sublime, el genio de McCartney sumado al del señor Elvis Costello, sin precedentes.

[@juliasxphie]

It sounds good❤️

[@ElCapoNinja]

They should included this demo in the re-issue of Flowers in the Dirt....

[@franciscosouzabrasil7356]

Love these

[@paulstevens1040]

Thanks Paul- good song!

[@michellehauger4996]

Very nice song!😄

[@lucifm132]

nice song!!❤

[@rubensdeliz]

Just he is the 'BESTIEST'!

[@clef4iry]

cara, eu amava os Beatles 😭😭😭😭 ressuscitem o Lennon e o George e voltem a ser quem eram 😭😭😭😭😭

[@robertoevangelisti2238]

Excelente, exquisito, maravilloso!!!!!!!

[@markplank6768]

What gem!

[@WeabeOfficialMusic]

Great song

[@knockedoutloaded279]

A great song. should have done an album Mccartney/Mcmanus.

[@lptomtom]

Hey, a picture of the Rickenbacker I didn't know! I wish he'd use it again...

[@mittyatya]

Paul often used that Rickenbacker from 1965 ( from the album Rubber Soul) to 1987 or 1988. According to the rumor, that guitar doesn't work at all now because of the neck warp. By the way, Paul came back to Japan last week. I was enchanted by his guitar sounds and all his performance again. What a great and powerful 76 years old man!! ( From Japan, Tokyo )

[@mannstudio]

I agree. So many songs with the Ric. Great sounding and really a much better looking bass than the Hofner. I guess Beatle fans must like it more?

[@paulvanwessem5867]

There are glimpses of the Ric sitting in the rack in the Queenie Eye video.

[@KilianMcCartney]

He used it on Chaos and NEW and I think on Egypt Station as well.

[@fatimalopes420]

love!❤

[@josuehernandez8122]

Maestro paul mccartney

[@waltt2]

go paul go

[@petebuckwheat7669]

Absolutely perfect!

[@PaulMyCandy]

Beautiful!!!

[@ssfinch4761]

PaulMyCandy like your profile 😍👌

[@thebeatles6484]

PaulMyCandy Macca squad unite

[@THEMCCARTNEYCHANNEL]

Better than the released version

[@benjackson7872]

I agree

[@lalosoria]

Love it!

[@clef4iry]

o Paul era lindão

[@leonyabrra7201]

Nice song

[@TrejoBeatriz]

Gimme your hand.... dearest Paul 😍😘

[@arnoalbers1786]

Thank you Paul for sharing this demo with us, if i can make one request? please release Boil Crisis on you tube from the tape on the 2 cds you released (see tug of war and pipes of peace). thank you, all my best wishes to you, arno

[@ukuleleextracheese7903]

Cool song!

[@paulcachia3480]

Fab!

[@cap5macca5jack5]

he should release this

[@nadavlee]

fucking great song!!!👍😉

[@harvey1954]

Why does Paul hide this gem away on some obscure ep instead of pushing it as his latest single? One of best post-Beatles melodies with decent lyrics.

[@benwilliams5492]

If you like this track, why not buy the £134.99 deluxe edition that it doesn't appear on.

[@PogieJoe]

Oh damn.

[@andysmith6625]

@JaneAsherKnows I bought the set, downloaded the extras and then managed to burn them to a CD.

[@alekskrakoew8584]

Andy Smith Are the download codes still working?

[@andysmith6625]

@@alekskrakoew8584 To be honest I don't know as I've not tried to download then since I originally did so.

[@4evernate28]

Aleks Krakoew I downloaded my copy last week. The link is still good.

👏👏

[@makeadifference4all]

Surprisingly, this demo reminds me of some Becker/Fagen demos for Steely Dan.

[@EvaniaRodrigues]

Olá, Amei!

[@astrosjer822]

Is this available on Paul's site for download? Great song!

[@cmalsam]

Thanks for releasing. Now, Paul, please demand Capitol Records to release the 16 songs as an additional cd as a physical format, not a download only. I've bought all your Archive Collections, except for this one as it's an insult to the fans to force us to download each song individually and then burn to a separate disc. The persons buying the physical format want all songs on a physical format. Not some songs or a few songs, but all the songs. The "suit" who thought up this brainchild needs to be put out to pasture.

[@Markaskes]

Great!

[@wmg1958]

Sounds great to me.

[@devinspegs9119]

And this isn’t included on flowers in the dirt archive edition why?

[@joantonigualfuster7368]

i want rhis song in spotify pleaseeeee, why it isn't

[@joantonigualfuster7368]

thank you paul for hear me

[@zachhunter5311]

Is this demo version included in the download link if you buy the deluxe set?

[@stefaniagiustini2215]

Come si chiama LP? Non l'ho mai sentita, dolce e delicata

[@dyanapomp]

I don't need love, I was born on this tree

[@intrigun2192]

A-dur - Asus2 is it first chord?

[@ROLLCOLLIN]

Ok!

[@Scotty1856]

Should have been on the album, great song and wasted as a B-side

[@jimcoats9374]

Hard to hear what part Elvis Costello played to earn a co-write here as this sounds pretty much fully formed here, unless he helped with the middle eight. Fantastic song, ridiculously buried away on the weak "Once Upon A Long Ago" single.

[@justanotherrandomcrit8115]

He did the ending.

[@runeflky]

🍅🍅Great song :)

[@prof2yousmithe444]

I think John would have really liked this one..............or call it just another silly song. God, I miss him. I cannot even begin to understand how you feel. Great, great song!

[@walterthemusician8741]

Yes!

[@tombellacosa]

it would be helpful to have George Martin for this--I can almost hear his arrangement inputs.

[@joostvangijzen7814]

Absolutely, apart from the fact that GM is dead and the song was already released thirty years ago.

[@tombellacosa]

interesting--I mean the part about 30 yrs ago

[@joostvangijzen7814]

Your cover of Mr. Kite is quite charming!

[@Peakabike]

It just struck me that it sounds like a rewrite of "Return to Pepperland" he'd recorded the previous year.