Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Official Music Video) | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@joepawlik6549]

Love ya Jamal! Your awesome!

[@rickwilliamson9248]

Sir Paul was VASTLY underrated as a bassist. He's definitely in my Top 5.

[@louisb5563]

I'm with you mate! 👍🏻😎

[@NGT-eb2oy]

He was NEVER underrated as a bass player. He was always seen as an innovative bass player throughout his time with the Beatles and Wings in the 60s and 70s, while winning awards for his playing. Also, bassists then and now have constantly named him as their main inspiration.

[@leahdoerr731]

Ditto

[@patriciaedwards5183]

I have always seen him rated in the top three or so, at least in musician's or bassist's polls

[@spaghettisauce445]

Imagine saying underrated with how many number 1 hits and critical acclaim this man got

[@susanliltz3875]

YES!! All of “them” were “PAUL “ and Linda did two (keyboard and next to it)!! Shows you how talented he is , he can and does play “every” instrument!!! Love it and when he had the Beatles wig on and shook his head and went woo like they did in the beginning!!!!

[@stephenriggs8177]

I'm amazed you hadn't done this one, before. John said this is the song that inspired him to head back to the studio.

[@louisb5563]

Really?! That is cool, gives me a new appreciation, "Double Fantasy"!

[@reinacarbetta388]

@@louisb5563Lennon heard it while in a car and said, “F*ck a pig, that’s Paul!” 😂

[@elizabethfranco1284]

He played all the instruments on this album

[@lawrencekelli]

Yes right ! Just truly magic!

[@KevinPare]

This was the hit in the UK, but it was a very different live version that was a hit in the US.

[@RhettAnderson]

Yeah the live version rocks.

[@mariaportengen2959]

Paul is a musical genius! 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️👍

[@TexasMagnolia]

If only more knew Paul’s magic Bass! Yes, many times, Paul played all instruments in the recording studio.

[@reinacarbetta388]

McCartney II is fantastic. Way ahead of its time!

[@louisb5563]

When this song came out the video was one of my favorites, still is due to the characters; not to mention banger of a song! Very clever with "The Plastic Macs" on the bass drum!

[@dexterjankaren]

My favorite bass player. I was listening to the album Rubber Soul stoned one day and got totally immersed into his bass playing, and I'm not usually a bass guy.

[@mikecaetano]

McCartney is such a great song writer that his skills as a bass player are often overlooked when they shouldn't be at all. "Coming Up" was a number one hit around the world back in 1980. The truth behind the jokey part of the video is that McCartney played all the instruments on the song. Linda helped with the vocals, but the rest was all Paul. The guitar riff reminds me of Fela Kuti's work from the seventies. The guy on keyboard is supposed to be the guy from Sparks.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Paul McCartney and Wings put out so many hits!!

[@ArchoniusXXVII]

Paul built the song playing an instrument a day, starting with the drums. Lennon preferred this version to the live one, and this song inspired John to go back to recording.

[@maggiemay6625]

this song takes me back of spending the day in the park with my mates i loved it cheers for that mate❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

Paul is my favorite bassist.

[@bapples]

In the US the flip side was the #1 hit (recorded live at Glasgow)

[@sellingofitems]

Played with a high tempo beat with "Peace and Understanding" at a slow rate at the same time! Very clever arrangement Sir Paul

[@patticrichton1135]

TODAY, JULY 7th, 2023 is RINGO'S 83 rd birthday. At NOON, around the world, on Ringo's birthday every year for quite awhile now, He wants people to say "PEACE & LOVE" Maybe you could play one of Ringo's solo songs, like "Photograph" or "It Don't Come Easy," for his birthday!.. Love ya Jamal!!

[@timmmahhhh]

I'm so used to the live version this one came off as really weird sounding. They did some serious rearrangement for the live version.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

The live version is the DEFINITIVE version. Even the Bass is better and more driving. This sounds "lite" and new-wavey in comparison. The drums, the horn section, everything is better on the live version. Although Paul DID play all the instruments on this one. EDIT: The live version we're talking about is from his Best Of compilation "All The Best", not some random video footage on KZbin. Though I'm sure it's probably on KZbin: Audio Only.

[@liveandletdie7187]

I've heard this one before but I like the live version better

[@daviderrington8224]

This was the version released as a single in the UK. It reached number two in the charts.@@JasonSmith-jr7jh

[@RangerVickyJohnson]

@@JasonSmith-jr7jh The live version was the B-side of the single… Wings had performed it during their final tour in late 1979. The performance was from a concert in Glasgow. When they released the album version as a single, they put the live performance on the B-side… But American DJs preferred the live version and it wound up becoming a hit in the states. That’s why the live version was included on All the Best (where I first heard it) rather than the studio version.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

@@RangerVickyJohnson Thanks for the clarification, Ranger 'Vick'.

[@ronnyparker]

cant sit down, undiscovered beauty, thanks Jamal, always like your stuff

[@walterclark3198]

Paul is a legend and knows how to make a song groovy baby yeah!

[@RastaSaiyaman]

This is the song which prompted John Lennon to resume his musical career. Legend says that he heard the song and went, "The bastard wrote something catchy again!" So he booked a studio and started recording what became the "Double Fantasy" album. But he also went one further, contacting Paul and making plans to hook up with him, so they could start working together again, and he also wanted to go to Liverpool, see his family. Sadly, thanks to a deranged murderer, that never ended up happening.

[@laurageorge8560]

This is one of my favorite Paul songs it was a big hit... Thanks Mel

[@gpreactions3194]

Loved this track when it came out in 1980. The video is a homage to lots of other musicians/singers. Fun song, nice reaction... Oooh, you should try Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno and Linx - Intuition, which were both out at the same time 😊

[@rodneygriffin7666]

I hope it's coming up. Been waiting for love and understanding for 58 years of my life. Paul McCartney played bass for the Greatest Band of All Time. The Beatles. We're still not there yet. ✌️❤

[@bradparnell614]

In the video Paul is impersonating different musicians. The guitarist with the glasses is Hank Marvin from the Shadows. The keyboardist is Ron Mael from the Sparks. The bassist is of course Beatlemania era Paul. The drummer is loosely based on Zep's John Bonham. The name of the band, Plastic Macs, is both an homage to John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and a play on words since Plastic Macs are what the Brits call raincoats and of course it could also refer to fake versions of Paul which we see in the video. This was put on McCartney II, his first post-Wings album in which Paul played all the instruments just as he did on McCartney, which was his first post-Beatles album. Wings actually did perform this live however during the Concert for Kampuchea in 1979.

[@kellieb1807]

I love the way Paul was playful in this video. Making fun of himself. Brilliant !!! 💗💗🤣🤣

[@tenjed4224]

A tune played so much on the radio when it first was released I almost became tired of hearing it. Almost tired. Then, I got untired. Such a fantastic song.

[@sassymess7111]

YESSSSS! Thank you Jamel!❤

[@captainmoretokin2172]

I like it when artists are playing multiple instruments. for example Paul Rogers Cut Loose lp and John Fogerty's John Fogerty Revival lp. both play every instrument, on their albums. vocals, back up vocals the whole kit n kaboodle.

[@ursulamills2240]

This was a fun video. The live version was great as well! 👍🎶

[@DavidBolesYYC]

A song so good it got John Lennon back in the studio again. Man, McCartney's a genius.

[@DJBilodeau]

The song that was driving John Lennon crazy in ‘79-‘80 every time he heard it coming on the radio. There is documentary evidence that this song was pushing John towards writing with his old songwriting partner. Then tragedy struck outside the Dakota on December 8, 1980, robbing us forever from what might have been.

[@78zappaf]

This song is what made John Lennon get off of retirement. Around the same time he heard the B52s with Rock Lobster.

[@reneelyons6836]

All i have to say is YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ManubibiWalsh]

This song is INSANE. Probably one of the grooviest in Paul’s entire catalogue, and he has a LOT of incredibly groovy tunes. But yeah, the bass especially is just divine. Chef’s kiss.

[@norair1010]

That is everybody that played on this record. Linda played some keys but the rest was Paul.

[@AndrewDAngeloCCpod]

As a jazz saxophonist I can tell you this is some bada$$ bass playing! Thank you for all you do man. Have a beautiful day.

[@corkydukeII5898]

You would LOVE the bass on 'Silly Love Songs' from Pauls group 'Wings'

[@cmeflywva]

Absolutely!!

[@TheReddg71]

Bruh, I'm so glad you reacted to this song. I've loved this song and video, ever since I saw back in 1980. Now you know where Outkast got the idea for "Hey yaaa!" 😄😆😅😂🤣

[@joimeeker3174]

This was during the disco Era. Paul and Linda explored a fresh sound and had success where many others failed.

[@mrsdth1943]

Cool video..yeah.. Paul was in different costumes ...and characters

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

One of Paul McCartney best solo-song. ❤

[@markhagerman1837]

Love your channel, bro. Keep up the good work.

[@lookinforthe70s]

Love this song. Love the video.

[@annieholbis2430]

One of my favourites from the 70s!

[@BrackTV]

[My favorite Paul McCartney song] + [My favorite reactor] = AWESOMENESS

[@c28baby]

My favorite Paul McCartney music video!!

[@andreleibee354]

so fun eh? that bass thumpin' drivin' it and everything else on the fly! get up n dance muuzak!! boy howdy!

[@DJBilodeau]

John Lennon in an interview after the breakup of the Bealtes cited Paul McCartney as a vastly underrated bass player, which you certainly can hear in this song. Paul credits Motown bassist James Jamerson as his mentor for the bass.

[@krissmgvlogs]

Oh, a song that i completely forgot about. Used to bop to this as a kid. And that lady in the video is his late wife Linda.

[@labajadaman]

If you like the bass you should check out Paul’s performance of Coming Up on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee in NYC. Same theater the Beatles made their American debut in 1964. His bass is still the same one he used on that first Beatles performance. It was done a number of years after the song was originally released, so his bass line had more time to develop.

[@TheReddg71]

@jamelakajamal I love your reaction to this video bruh! You had to do a double take like, "A, hole up! This ain't supposed to be dat funky!" But it is, and now you know where Outkast got the idea for the video "Hey ya." 😄😆😅😂🤣

[@caroleann_2142]

Like me, Paulie is a lefty, I do believe we have Superpowers at times😂 Great bass line. Hey Jamelxx

[@patticrichton1135]

I haven't seen any of Paul's solo stuff get blocked, it should have been ok. This is one of my favorite videos of his. They are all Paul except for the woman and "man" on the right who are both his wife Linda. I love how he is also playing "Beatle PAUL" and it was the first time he strapped on his Hofner violin bass since the Beatles broke up! TRUE!!

[@dreamweaver8913]

CNN is reporting one of the founding members of Journey has died, George Tickner. R.I.P.

[@LouieCaporussoJr]

The Plastic Macs! Paul as Neil Young, Buddy Holly, his Beatle self and Sparks Keyboardist...

[@davidpena1094]

Paul Mccartney one of the most influential bass players ever as well as James Jameson Motown bass players.

[@thefallguysrock]

Hey Jamal: If you enjoyed the funkiness of this song, then you should really check out his tune "Check My Machine". It's McCartney at a whole nother level.

[@thumbsaloft]

Listen to McCartney's song GOODNIGHT TONIGHT, the bass is off the chain in that one. You'd also like his song ARROW THROUGH ME!

[@bh9225]

1979? Sounds so good, even today!

[@danielk2829]

This is off one of his “plays all the instruments“ albums McCartney II. It was just him fiddling around on new equipment 😢and not meant for release. Try temporary secretary off the same album.

[@michaellombard894]

Ugggh. One song that I easily forgot lol.

[@bh9225]

Love Paul!

[@monica11760]

I could imagine Prince playing this!

[@dedehe7582]

Yes, all of them are Paul....and Paul plays all instruments.

[@TheReddg71]

Now everybody knows where Outkast, got the idea for the "Hey Ya" video! 23 years later! 😄😆😅😂🤣

[@johnandrews3151]

The video version of Coming Up is different from the #1 double sided single version. The single had the studio version on side A and the live version on side B.😮😊

[@williamstefens]

Sir Paul was always considered a very melodic bass player.

[@rb7007]

His best song, by far! 😎

[@scotthovland7380]

I actually prefer the live version which was the actual #1 hit in the day✌

[@chrisjamieson3452]

good pick. underrated song with an infectious hook.

[@joegillam1497]

If Prince wrote this people would be wetting themselves, as it's Macca it gets forgotten.

[@paulleigh8978]

So what it hasn't many vocals. Sometimes the music is enough. Great song

[@colindonald3161]

On a run of good music again I see ❤

[@cmeflywva]

The US liked the live version better and most European countries preferred the electronic version. I personally like the electronic version more. The live version was from a concert in Glasgow, Scotland. I have a bootleg of the entire concert and they really cleaned up the live version in comparison to the original. A couple of people have uploaded the bootleg of the concert. All of the musicians potrayed are different musicians with the exception of Linda and her partner. I can't remember the name of the guy he is potraying on keyboards though but he was in a British punk band. Paul said in an interview the "coming up" meant positvity and that everyone should strive for a better future which is a verse in the song.

[@mr1pearl]

Haven't heard that one in awhile nice 👍

[@rebeccajutton2108]

Got the 45 & the LP.

[@mrsdth1943]

Love this video!

[@LowQualityCheese]

The video gets caught, but not the audio? I don't get that. Especially since the video is shrunk in the corner and you're there, etc. It's not a straight rip of the video. Maybe make the video black & white. 🤷

[@johnschultz9947]

I think the live version is a little snappier.

[@joepawlik6549]

I agree it's much better.

[@janarmacost2944]

Music sounds like K C and the Sunshine Band.

[@emilywalker3352]

❤

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

John Lennon, heard this, before he was murdered, and he liked Paul's song (unlike thier musical critique between in the early 70's) Very influenced by music that was then "New Wave". John Lennon liked Deco, and Cheap Trick, and the then British Ska revival. Paul and Linda playing several musicians in the video, Paul himself, Buddy Holly, Hank Marvin, one of the guys from Sparks -the drummer is ??

[@miltmarhoffer729]

Paul and his wife linds

[@BuffaloC305]

I think his idea (patience and willingness) to video himself in all those guises remains a high point for his video-creativity. Listening to this dull song really shows after about the 4th time, but it's a fun song for me to revisit once a decade. And the video's creatively (like Harrison's WHEN WE WERE FAB) really isn't matched by too many artists. (And Jamel really needs to see George's WHEN WE WERE FAB with some serious history reading of that era. Audiences without some good knowledge of the '60s and early '70s will not appreciate all the cleverness George embued in that video. They won't get the gags. It'd be sorta like only listening to the movie AIRPLANE with a blindfold - audiences will miss too many jokes) I wouldn't credit a link to the Talking Heads as much as DEVO.

[@BuffaloC305]

"I'm coming up" is probably a referral to his flattened career at that point. Many people found his records 'going flat' for most of the '70s and beyond. In fact, after RAM and BAND ON THE RUN, the rest of his albums because a Single Song collection with few (if any) hidden gems like he was famous for in his previous work. I always took I'M COMING UP as his HOPE that he was going to re-emerge as a constant hitmaker. Uh. No. "Good grief, Paul - you can practically own half of the top hits already - give other folks a chance to score a few hits on their own!!" His career's last 5 decades aren't littered with constant number ones but - so what? He's still prolific. And still going... I don't think there's any other composer from 1962 onward that is still coming out with all new material on albums.

[@pammym190]

Oh, btw- it’s not the original vid.. just saying.✌️

[@laurieadams7236]

They're all Paul except when Linda plays the other two.

[@jamesberry657]

it was in refrence to john lennon not doing any thing music wise he was saying come on get in the game befor i pass you

[@richardplymale581]

Suggestion try some ry cooder down in Hollywood or little sister

[@davidpena1094]

Paul plays all the characters except for Linda mccartneys characters.🎉

[@stuartmazzeo2516]

Just a fun song.

[@george217]

You could have used a picture of Angela Lansbury instead...Sorry, I miss Craig Ferguson.

[@chuckwallum1859]

The only thing Michael Jackson could do better than Paul Mccartny was dance!

[@hrussell9677]

You need to react to video. Not just a photo. Half the fun of this video is Paul as all the musicians.

[@joanbecenti8938]

Only the studio version is great. John Lennon said it was so catchy.

[@danielcowboy4462]

First

[@hubbabubba250]

Bro, 2NU...spazz attack has Paul beat! Please check it out regardless of making a video. This baseline will funk your soul beyond Sir Paul's skills!

[@bpnsirdiealot]

I am not going to make it through this video, I dig the music but not the singing.