Paul McCartney "For No One" Great Version!

[@tedtimothy9074]

This song and "Here There and Everywhere" were two underrecognized gems

[@vivaelbetis2086]

The long and winding road sa well

[@jkbricks455]

Yes!!!

[@roberttagao9398]

This song is up there with "In My Life". Just so beautiful.

[@BrianSostek]

and your bird can sing

[@briananoriega]

My two favorites!

[@matheusmello1995]

Definitely the most underrated Beatles' song. This is such a masterpiece. For me it is as brilliant as Yesterday, but doesn't have a quarter of its fame.

[@MrSahansdal]

His songs all work so well, lyrics fit the music perfectly every time. How does someone do that?

[@matheusmello1995]

MrSahansdal I've always wondered that too.

[@MrSahansdal]

Matheus Mello Well, he said he dreamed up Yesterday. It's a gift.

[@ChloeCraig0224]

I know! For No One is better than Yesterday, there's no intimacy in Yesterday, just complaining in a beautifully written song (not that I'm dissing Yesterday in any way).

[@lee-annhellner9622]

Matheus Mello Let's not forget George Martin.

[@raymar3163]

When you realize the Beatles wrote and recorded pretty much their entire musical catalog when they were anywhere from 21 to 29 years old, it is totally mind-blowing!

[@pablonewell6345]

That,s exactly what i say to young people who doesn,t Know them well. It,s just incredibly !!!

[@Olivia-tl1le]

but they didn't even record all of their songs! i remember hearing john say that their best work was probably the stuff that wasnt recorded

[@Silvana.L]

Increíble. Fue ese tipo de magia creativa que no se repite Breves años, súper jóvenes y crearon las mejores canciones de la historia. ❤️

[@lenoracacavio765]

Yep.

[@mgmtrace1]

Their talent can't be beaten. Can't see the world without them. I love them so much.

[@eddietucker3334]

If anyone ever doubts the genius of Paul McCartney, just listen to this one song. Never mind the extraordinary Beatles catalog, just this one will do. Always a fan, forever will be.

[@thomasfisher5742]

So right EDDIE.....not just the lyric...but the WORDS are just so true when you connect them to a relationship BREAKDOWN....STAY WELL

[@jerrymeadows5059]

I've always thought this and John's "In My Life" were their two best songs.

[@paddymeboy]

Definitely sounds more American in this performance for some reason.

[@paulylaspiur]

Is'nt it amazing how someone can break your heart, and you keep on loving them with all the little pieces?

[@michelewalburger9729]

Great song always has been in any version how could it be otherwise

[@Grace-xr8bu]

Isn't*

[@cathystruska1558]

That's beautiful

[@charlesq7866]

Well said.

[@danielbayless616]

Not only is that so true, I've lived through it too many times, and only much lonely time can get you to finally let go of all those broken pieces. What you said would be a great lyric of a song chorus for a song to be built around! As a song writter myself, I like it!

[@pamelahealy2790]

I believe he wrote this during his break up with Jane Asher. “No love behind the tears”.......brilliant line! I have loved the Beatles since I was 12; I am now 68.🥰

[@philipperegnart4201]

so do I !!

[@jakeperl5857]

This came out 2 yrs before Asher dumped him, but I do agree with your sentiment!

[@pamelahealy2790]

Jacob Perl Their relationship was tumultuous during those 5 years, I felt he wrote that because of their troubles. He wasn’t faithful.......

[@jakeperl5857]

@@pamelahealy2790 True, and good point! Jane Asher and Pattie Boyd...the greatest muses in rock history!

[@pamelahealy2790]

Jacob Perl Yes, and I hated them both, lol. I was infatuated with George too.

[@celypalac6350]

I’m 71, and been listening to The Beatles since 1964. This is my fave Beatles song. A masterpiece, timeless…now and then🎸

[@papabagh]

Me too.

[@hongjuanwu7539]

Cely Palac, you are actually an experienced Beatle fan.

[@user-hd9ov7ne3m]

Me too

[@asheland_numismatics]

I’m a newer fan, I am very fond of this one as well.

[@carmonaangel84]

Jealous of your era but it brought harm to us, the future generations. The music is the only good thing that came of it, and civil rights respectfully.

[@stocon12]

If this population lasts another 400 years, these guys will still be big. Up there with Beethoven and Mozart.

[@tomlewis5542]

Timeless classic Gems

[@drblaney22]

Already is - Paul is a gift that only comes around in a millennial-there will never be another.

[@1tsbag134]

No, they will be there along J.S. Bach because Beatles were the same to the pop culture what Bach was to Mozart, Beethoven, Joseph Haydn etc.

[@boofhead36]

This guy wrote so many great songs and some of them went unrecognized because of the sheer volume of music the Beatles released.

[@TheVeek192]

We all do great things that don't get recognized.

[@garrymcarthur9853]

boofhead36 which guy? Faul Paul,after his death in mid sixties,sorry my iPad won’t print the number! q

[@donflores5150]

The Billy Shear Volume of Music?

[@Epiousios18]

Paul was incredible at writing music about Love that just "gets it." Don't know how else to put it, but no matter what time or year it is, his songs always seem relevant.

[@jsuisdetrop]

Try listen to Dear Boy or Yvonne the one

[@MalcolmO]

I tell people that the Beatles' song For No One is one of the very best songs ever written and they always say, "How does that one go again?" Stuns me! It's one of the best songs ever written! And it brilliantly ends unresolved. Wow. What a composition. I might pick this as their TOP song!

[@duncanmckeown1292]

My view exactly. The abrupt ending is a stroke of masterful genius, perfectly matching the lyric reminding us of the premature end of "a love that should have lasted years"!

[@ralphreinert]

I, too, think this might be my personal favorite Beatles song. And I wonder who first proposed using a French horn here. My uneducated guess would be that Paul composed the tune including the harmonies but that George Martin did most of the arranging of the strings and horn.

[@MalcolmO]

@@ralphreinert I'm sure you've got it right. IMO, GM recognized the wonderfulness of the song and wanted to set it ornately. He's a great artist too, I'd say. French horn even sounds like it's set apart. Brilliant!

[@rwh2559]

I would not argue that either. Genius

[@garthvance739]

They hit a peek during Revolver. All great songs.

[@pa369]

Whenever I hear a Lennon/McCartney composition (whether separate or together), it never ceases to amaze me how extraordinarily gifted these two young fellas from ordinary upbringings in Liverpool turned out to be. How fortuitous it was that they were thrown together... we are truly blessed to have their musical legacy.

[@KimSenior]

Synchronicity I believe.

[@rawreiki]

I love George's music too. He rarely wrote, but when he did...!

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Ima let you finish, but Ringo’s ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ is the greatest Beatles song of all time. OF ALL TIME

[@alexgreen5064]

Universal forces brought them together....

[@philadams1702]

@@alexgreen5064 Agree. Universal forces x5, to include George Martin. A once in many lifetimes combination of just the right ingredients...

[@leokimvideo]

Beatles a band so amazing they had songs like this as throw aways.

[@yoshimano]

I wouldn't exactly call a song that ended on f***ing Revolver a throwaway

[@nickharrison1604]

If they threw it away we wouldn't know about it. It was on Revolver.

@@nickharrison1604 to be really honest, the Beatles themselves (John chiefly) would often diss some of their songs as throwaways, including some which had made their way onto an album ... and afterwards. While it could be viewed as some sort of hypocrisy, that encourages to think about what makes a throwaway, what songs are, and who's legitimate to say so

[@brainscott8198]

Just because it wasn't a hit, doesn't necessarily mean it was a "throwaway" imo.

[@calisongbird]

This was not a "throwaway," it was an album track. Plenty of Beatles fans like me love it.

[@dy95dy95]

Dude is ROCKIN" the french horn!

[@ColtraneTaylor]

And how many times have you heard a French horn outside of this one song?

[@phantasmagoricmichl4209]

@@ColtraneTaylor no need to be an asshole geez

[@Sir2Fiable]

@@ColtraneTaylor A lot? Thousands of hours. Legendary horn player. And it looks like he shows up late, puts his horn together in the nick of time, and just nails it! LOL

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@Sir2Fiable You mean Don Dixon, the person I replied to?

[@Sir2Fiable]

@@ColtraneTaylor No, your comment read like you disagree with him. The horn player here is amazing.

[@unipalooza.]

So this is one of my dads most favorite songs, and he sings it a lot, he sounds just like Paul and he looks like Paul does in this video, he is the literally the best dad. He has been singing Beatles for me as long as I can remember.

[@janmarsh]

You are very fortunate Jorgan :)

[@AversaS2]

You should upload it. :)

[@sarahsmith1418]

aw!

[@gardstrm1115]

Lucky you! :-D

[@mjcouceiro]

I'm so happy for you, Jorgan Morgan! : ))

[@patrickmcnamara5846]

For anyone whose heart has been crushed in this way, this song really digs deep

[@rangoonlazy2776]

Yup

[@andrewnoonan7202]

No idea how men so young and without the life experience could have written songs like this. I am 53 and have yet to get my mind around a lot of the intellectual concepts about love these young men were singing. It is why it will be timeless and forever treasured.

[@christopherlees1134]

They were true poets.

[@sandebonzi2354]

I read that Paul wrote this song when Jane Asher dumped him after a 4-yr courtship. He was feeling the pain! 💔

[@anonymike8280]

They had life experience. When they were in their late teens, they were playing in clubs in (then) West Germany. The clubs they played in were located in a crime- and vice- ridden district of Hamburg. Life in Liverpool was no picnic either for the youth of that era. John Lennon was the only Beatle who had an even vaguely middle class upbringing.

[@fredhoupt4078]

genius does as genius is. The guy has almost no equal. Like a modern day Mozart.

[@fingerbob74]

Check out Joanna Newsom! Way out there but as important as the beatles IMO You'll either love her or run and hide!

[@fredhoupt4078]

cian loughnane Discovered her several years ago. Am a big fan.

[@fredhoupt4078]

For sheer volume he must be in the top 5. For other categories such as meaningful lyrics Leonard Cohen is far above him. But that is just my personal taste and there are no absolute values.

[@carollipton4584]

Tied with Prince

[@ronandlili]

he is an amazing talent!

[@juantailor]

The French horn solo was arranging genius.

[@brian-vz5hz]

George Martin's idea if I remember

[@kennethpalmowski-wolfe7923]

@@brian-vz5hz It was in response to Brian Wilson’s "God Only Knows" with its French horn solo. That song is quite notably admired by Paul McCartney, who in discussing his favorite songs, said that it is "at the top of my list."

[@brian-vz5hz]

What a year in music. 1966. Both bands composed their greatest albums in the same year. "Pet Sounds" & "Revolver". Unreal.

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

juantailor - The French horn solo was by Alan Civil, a British horn player described by recording engineer Geoff Emerick as the "best horn player in London". During the session, McCartney pushed Civil to play a note that was beyond the usual range of the instrument. Civil said that the song was "recorded in rather bad musical style, in that it was 'in the cracks', neither B-flat nor B-major, which posed a certain difficulty in tuning the instrument".

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Never thought I'd say this about a French horn solo, but yeah, it's ravishing. And yet stepping on the end of it with the next refrain is somehow very right. How and why, I don't know. I just know it's in the hands of masters, and so are all of us listening.

[@thomasfink2385]

That horn sounds 100% pitch PERFECT! Great stuff!! Paul ist the best.

[@juliusz1486]

Jeffrey Bryant, one of my great tutors

[@simongravett9555]

@@juliusz1486 true and Alan Civil on the original!

[@28ggeiger]

Paul started playing even before the French horn player assembled his instrument. No chance to even tune. But yes, he was pitch perfect.

[@aleksandrassazonovas8142]

One of Paul McCartney most mature composition in baroque pop stile. French horn by Alan Civil is mesmerising !🎼

[@TriGuy51]

He must have warmed up at home 😂

[@chielvooijs2689]

This is Jeff Bryant, not Alan Civil

[@sandru2337]

@@chielvooijs2689 I suppose it's a horn with a high F, but do you know what make and model it uses? Thank you

[@mozfan2436]

"She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone, she doesn't need him." That line is devastating... tears

[@johnnyM809]

Great song from Revolver...McCartney's ear for melody was exquisite

[@TooleyPeter]

Is.

[@hyzercreek]

@@TooleyPeter Both ears

[@vickivonck5836]

Nice

[@mrsmacca126]

Still is

[@user-sx8mc2zx5j]

Is.

[@Redruth49]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. That whole story in just 2 minutes. Some of the young breed with their endless, convoluted lyrics could learn a lot from this. The Beatles and George Martin gave us some classic pieces.

[@pkoven]

isn't it so? and people say Paul writes weak lyrics. sure, he has some dingers here and there in terms of weak lyrics [but still great melodies.] But when he does it right w/ the lyrics , he's up there in the front row w/ all the other great lyricists. this, and Here, There and Everywhere and may others are fine lyrical songs.

[@andthebeatlesgoon8668]

I’m glad you mentioned George Martin

[@chrislyons339]

Agree with every word. Undiluted genius.

[@aHardNightsDay]

completely agree

[@wintermacca]

​@@pkoven people who say he writes weak lyrics are idiots and haters. They couldn't come up with a song as brilliant as Paul's even if they tried very hard.

[@gabrielal1364]

Sadly, Paul didn't have his big range vocal anymore but he gave it all to us for almost 60 years! Sixty years full of wonderful stunning songs as a member of The Beatles, as a member of Wings and as solo artist. He has sung for us too many time and it's so wonderful to know that he's still alive with us. Thanks so much Paul for all your big contributions to the music history, all your legacy is incredible

[@judithgurian7928]

Just saw him in Los Angeles in July and he performed nearly three hours

[@yser65]

As much as I love this song, the mesmeric thing about this video is the belated arrival of the bearded, balding, bespectacled French horn player, his absolutely unhurried extraction of the instrument from its case (as MacCartney sings, 'She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry' - it's as if the horn player is illustrating the lyric), and the fact he's ready and so focused and calm when his solo is due. He then plays it with perfect accuracy and aplomb. It's comical - and delicious.

[@luismartinetti9798]

tal cual!

[@KutWrite]

That had to be staged. No one would start a recording session 'til all the musicians were there... and warmed up! You don't play those notes on a French (or English) horn without warming up the instrument and those lips! Still, as you say, a cool touch.

[@simongravett9555]

Horn player is Jeff Bryant - on the original it's Alan Civil. Both legends, the part is extremely difficult.

[@carmaj156]

One of the things that I absolutely love about his talent is his ability to compose instrumental solos, like Hope of Deliverance spanish guitar solo and Somedays french horn solo. Melodically he is a genius. I always wondered how is he able to create so much with so little. Take the simplicity of My Valantine for example... That's one of the things most of bands pursued in the 60s but few were able to accomplish. The only guy I know from that time gifted with the same genius was... John Lennon.

[@MiggyStyx]

Don't forget Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys

[@ms8596]

...who inspired both McCartney and Lennon.

[@AIRGUITARFORTHESTARS]

+ms8596 But only after they'd both done the same for him. Lucky us to have those three inspiring one another.

[@genolatinoiii]

+carmaj156 That is the Hallmark of a Genius. But, Carol King is way up there too, considering the way it was back then.

[@galericulus9736]

+carmaj156 And Ray Davies.

[@juliusruszkai739]

Imagine writing these kind of lyrics when your only 24 years old "In her eyes you see nothing, no sign of love behind the tears, cried for no one" incredible natural talent!

[@billysequins]

23!

[@vincenzostr4488]

Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all her words of kindness linger on When she no longer needs you She wakes up, she makes up She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry She no longer needs you And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years You want her, you need her And yet you don't believe her When she says her love is dead You think she needs you And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years You stay home, she goes out She says that long ago she knew someone But now he's gone, she doesn't need him Your day breaks, your mind aches There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head You won't forget her And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

"There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head; you won't forget her." This just might be the single most powerfully emotional lyric in any Beatle song. And some people say McCartney couldn't write good lyrics. It just doesn't get much better than this.

[@jimbafaro8144]

aBeatleFan4ever Agree wholeheartedly. When all thats left are memories and words, you dont forget them

[@Maverick19977]

Jim Bafaro whats worse is that you CANT forget them. This song hits the lonely hearts

[@joygrace7924]

This has to sum up true love perfectly.

[@Grace-xr8bu]

Powerful*

[@garrymcarthur9853]

aBeatleFan4ever what about Lennon’s powerful “Imagine” lyrics,40 years+ they’re still leading the way for the peace movements of the 🌎 world.and I think his brilliant,genius words in “Strawberry Fields” are unequalled.Just roll these words around in your brains,”living with eyes closed is very easy,it’s understanding all you see!”MY god,who could sit down one day,thinking to yourselves,this is easy,I’m going to sit here and make up the worlds most unforgettable lyrics for just TWO songs! Go ahead,I dare you,try and do it! It’s like asking a novel or any other commercial writer to try and come with the world’s most unforgettable writing essay,or book if you think you could pound out a 500-600 pages book for all time!

[@mariusb5150]

One of the most beautiful McCartney songs. And so melancholic.

[@sallybilzon3507]

Heartbreaking song. And the horn segment really adds a distinct sense of life going on irrespective of the turmoil the singer feels.

[@commontater8630]

You nailed it about the horn!

[@jeehway]

Listening thousands times after 28th April this year.

[@jimtownsend7899]

Can I tell you something? I've been around long enough to remember when the Beatles came on the scene. British Invasion, Ed Sullivan, and so forth. I've owned their records, yes, records, and I've been a fan these near 60 years. I've listened to every Beatles song countless times, and now I must say - I don't really know the words to this one. Oh sure, the hooks, but I just realized that I get so caught up in the "feel" of the song, the harmonies of the instrumentation, that wonderful French horn, and the melodic hypnotism of it all, I find that I'm listening to the song, and not the words. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone but me...

[@Revelian1982]

It makes perfect sense.

[@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie2007]

It does but the words to this song are as good as the melody, harmonies and feel. Beautiful truth here.

[@pamelahealy2790]

Of course it makes sense!! Just their melodies alone are genius!

[@frankmachin5438]

Not really - lyrics are crucial to me for a song to be truly great - its like you’re missing part of the song

[@TonyWhite22351]

Only a small percentage of people take the time to actually listen to the words , most just talk over them ! It’s their loss !

[@williardbillmore5713]

There is a fun story around this song. Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits recorded at Abbey Road studios and he went into the Beatles studio one night when nobody was around and found a tape canister hand labeled what he thought read "FOR NOONE" and he brought it home. He then says he brought it back with apologies the next day when the misunderstanding about the tape labeled "For No One" was cleared up. True story...

[@kiethblack3870]

Ha ha! That's funny -- I could understand the mistake. I never heard about this before. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevintownsend7469]

@@kiethblack3870 And apparently John Lennon called him Peter No One from that day on, Noone loved it.

[@ardalla535]

Have to wonder what Noone was doing wandering around alone at Abbey Road when no one else was there and went into the Beatles studio (which was none of his business at all). It doesn't sound like something Peter Noone would be doing. But maybe it did happen.

[@qqw743]

Is there a source for this story? I'm not saying that I'm certain it didn't happen, but I've never heard of it, and it has the feel of an urban legend. Couldn't find any sources in a quick online search.

[@mikebarat1950]

The French horn is what makes this song. George Martin was a genius to think of that.

[@johnzaccardi526]

Horn played by Alan Civil, the first non-Beatle to be credited playing on a Beatle's song.

[@kisskari]

@@johnzaccardi526 But not on this '83 recording - it is Jeffrey Bryant (of the Royal Phil. Orch.) playing the horn. Also on Eleanor Rigby with the Gabrielli String Quartet.

[@CeltCraic]

Not to take anything away from George Martin (he really was the 5th Beatle) but in this case, the French horn was Paul's idea. This is Paul demonstrating "For No One" for George Martin for the first time and actually inserting vocalized French horn suggestions into the demo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOto4unp7Gng9k

[@kisskari]

@@CeltCraic I'm sorry to say but it's from the 83 Give my regards to Broad Street feature film, not from '66...

[@mikebarat1950]

@@CeltCraic Thanks

[@susanhampton517]

I love the tone of Paul’s voice in this version. It reverberates, a little bit, sounding emotional. Great performance! What a sweet voice he has! Real sadness.

[@simonfreeman7618]

Alan Civil on the French Horn. One of the finest French Horn players the world knew. RIP

[@Ducksoup67]

When my wife of 20 years left me - I spent 3 months in a remote rental playing many songs on my ukulele - trying to figure it all out. Thanks you guys...this was a great meditation.

[@jonathanstill8932]

Ducksoup67 - She waited for the kids to be grown, the wife , that is, left me too at 20 years.

[@guyac01]

It's a terribly common story these days... saw it 'happen' to many of my friends over the years, then, surprise, surprise...! How could this happen to me...?

[@Scipted]

Those lyrics sum up most relationships that end after a number of years together. A lesson to all songwriters. Just write what you feel….

[@jeffdoyle4703]

I'm so glad I was here when the Beatles were taking the universe by storm.

[@guitarknight10]

The world owes Paul so much musically ♫

[@naranjasss]

A true masterpiece.. changes your life in 2:00 minutes.

[@gato7908]

It's a sign of greatness I think when a pop song can be adapted so easily by a classical ensemble.

[@johnorabone6112]

It wasn't adapted to a classical ensemble. IT was written that way by Mc Cartney to be played that way.

[@gato7908]

@@johnorabone6112 So you're saying all of those parts, strings and horns, were written by McCartney himself and no one else?

[@commontater8630]

@@gato7908 1. Paul may have gotten some help with the arrangement, e.g. from chief collaborator George Martin, or maybe GM originated the arrangement himself, but in either case that's WAY different from the song being 'adapted' by a classical ensemble. 2. Those players were hired for the recording session, as individuals most likely. I doubt they constituted an independent ensemble outside of the recording studio.

[@MDBellamy]

There's an entire monochrome movie of love and loss in this one song. This may be my most favorite Paul song of all. And yet so few people seem to know it.

[@insightwisdom830]

The pure, absolute, and eternal genius of Paul McCartney.

[@Ben-xk9sh]

One of the few songs that leaves me behind totally quiet, because it is so genius

[@saintsheepy6682]

Though others might not agree, I actually prefer this version to the one on the Revolver album, the strings make it stand out more and capture the emotion of the song better, and that French horn is wonderful. 🎶

[@empac8631]

I’ve always loved this version more, a MCartney song has a certain vibe to it that doesn’t always fill its potential with the other boys in it tbh, and this is for sure one of them

[@jelink22]

I truly believe, that when this great-but-unassuming man---a true historical figure in World culture--dies, billions of people everywhere will be stricken with grief, remembering how he triggered in them so many GOOD, WARM and LOVING emotions.

[@Airestotle09]

That french horn solo conveys all sorts of emotions

[@mobiustrip1400]

God, he's so handsome at this stage

[@shreyashmukhia5935]

Thi show's he's got a crush🙂

[@meditatemeditate]

oh yes, he's beautiful

[@tomassopantera7071]

This is a perfect song to describe a broken heart, a perfect example of sadness of an unloved heart. Greetings from Chihuahua, México 🇲🇽

[@kachmantv6559]

When I was a kid, it was just another Beatle song. It is a heart-breaking song, very powerful. "Your day breaks" could be a double-entendre, as your mind aches the minute you wake up-daybreak- or everytime you see she no longer needs you, your day breaks.

[@flyingmerkel6]

One of my favorite Beatles songs, and the saddest end of relationship song ever. Didn't get it until I lived it.

[@StvMcQueen1]

One of Paul's finest tunes. One thing I know. 100 years from now, his music will still be playing. Thank you, Paul, for the many memories. And John, George and Ringo as well.

[@StvMcQueen1]

@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uwThanks for your continuous love, care and support towards me. Where do you live? @JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw I grew up in a little town near Cincinnati, Ohio, called Loveland. I saw you and the lads back on Sun. Aug. 21, 1966 at Crosley Field ballpark. You may recall, it poured rain the night before and you had to lay over in Cincy and do the concert about noon the following day. Ah, the good old days! Thank you for your kind reply. I was taken aback! All the best, Paul!

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

I absolutely love this song! I read in an interview that McCartney actually whistled the piccolo solo to the person playing it! He truly is a modern-day Bach or Motzart.

[@johnplink]

The solo was played on French horn.

[@paulrchapman1]

And piccolo trumpet on Penny Lane. I met David Mason and also his sister Noreen who played the flute.

[@jmgalbo1]

I ask you ladies and gentlemen, has there been a more extraordinary and prolific song crafter in the 20th century? I wonder if contemporaries of Mozart felt the same way.

[@petersmith9530]

Thats easy.Bob Dylan.I rest my case.

[@aresbe]

@@petersmith9530 I answered "Bob Dylan" and looked for you reply. 👍🏼

[@raindrops21_9]

Dylan is in awe of Macca. I imagine he knows what he's talking about.

[@georgiarussell8673]

Brian Wilson, without a doubt !

[@martinsmith1820]

this my friends is the speed at which Beatles songs were put together and recorded. Beautifully.The french horn player is still assembling his instrument until his entry- and he completely nails it- no tuning, warming up or time to prepare himself. One take. Perfection.

[@martymcfly6968]

Crazy how one song can be so universally applicable to the listeners.

[@favouritemoon4133]

I watch this at least once a year and have done for years.

[@favouritemoon4133]

@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw England!

[@TruthMongerTM]

If that don't touch you, nothing will.

[@Grace-xr8bu]

Not true but ok. :/

[@JoshEssex123]

These McCartney songs aren't just pop songs, they're world class compositions. Macca has such a love for classical music first heard in Yesterday, then Eleanor Rigby. Stunning arrangements on this track too, and also Here There and Everywhere. I think Eleanor Rigby is truly one of the very best songs ever written, and then we have the brilliant string section on She's Leaving Home. Where do you stop with this man? Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

[@-amitkalderon1225]

I completely agree with everything you said. Eleanor rigby is 4th in my favorite beatles songs and here, there and everywhere is my favorite. He got the love for classical music from George Martin, and while 3 other beatles liked it, he explored it, and in "a day in the life", the greatest song of all time, the crecendo was his idea and he helped George Martin conduct the 41 people who played the classical instruments. Best musician of all time and a genius of melody.

[@graemed3012]

the mans a genius,but you can't have a favourite Beatles song,just put another album on on and you've got several more "favourites".

[@Roostermania2010]

@AndyEssex Greetings :D Concurring with all of you regarding GMartin-Classical-Paul influence to usage in Beatles recordings, etc... Therefore, I'm confident that you will find this performance of "She's Leaving Home" by The Analogues quite honorable ~ Enjoy! :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooeyo6CEnbCapNU Eleanor Rigby ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnSnodqjtGbf68 Within You Without You (powerful display of Harrison's Classical Indian element in Beatles music = amazing how the diversity in their songs fit together with magical chemistry!!) ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJnZo6aNgrGIeMk A Day In The Life ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXTFi2Rrf9Wrhsk

[@ksjoyjespeace]

Yeah, I think John was jealous of Paul's Classical melodies...

[@joeybonin7691]

@@ksjoyjespeace It took him a while to get over Yesterday. He was impressed.

[@NACHOZMusic]

Only Paul McCartny can put such a powerful emotion in a song so perfectly. Love the strings in this version too!

[@david8157]

When you are a genius it looks effortless

[@pdn-vd5om]

Paul McCartney is great song writer. Really poetic and I love his singing tone, a sad song but genuinely moving,

[@trinkabuszczuk6138]

Simple brilliance by Sir Paul. Mixed emotions as I’m crushed with my feeble attempts at even playing guitar 😂

[@trinkabuszczuk6138]

Strings, French horn, true innovation: these were a rock n roll band! 😮🥰

[@trinkabuszczuk6138]

@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw England originally: now in Australia.

[@klappenbergersonpaintingha2933]

In this period of his life he was absolutely handcuffed to the flow of maximum creativity. It flowed to him with the ease and beauty in the same manner he sang this song.

[@noahowens6133]

The Beatles themselves were like ordinary men but their music channeled magic and messages from beyond the mind. Google "Truth Contest" and read the top entry. The Beatles section started on page 59.

[@kmslegal7808]

+Jesus Christ Jesus has spoken. Thank you Jesus

[@garthvance739]

One of McCartney's best.

[@MeGeorgeSand]

Its my favorite ballad. Very sad,very deep.

[@hughroberts7223]

One of the most underrated of all Beatles songs.

[@JB-fe2cc]

Paul is the music genious, Ringo the perfect balance, George the mistery and deepness; John, the clever, sarcastic and brilliant mind.

[@jmendi55]

Gives you the chills

[@jasongianna5383]

Paul pretty much holds the record for the greatest song writer of all time....... at least in a pop rock sense for sure.... cointless hits

[@jasongianna5383]

@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw new york

[@alabhaois]

This song is so beautiful and so poignant it always gets to me. Brilliant.

[@owendrew8825]

paul mccartney still has the magic

[@mariajennifersantiso8716]

One of my fav. Masterpiece

[@fougee1]

My late Mother and I would dance to these Beatles songs. She could sing with the best of them and a big fan of good music. As soon as a Beatles record was in the stores my Mom would take me to buy it. She would always say"Play that one again." ...... Love you so much Mom!!

[@KiffRiffart]

A loving embrace to you and your mom!

[@fougee1]

@@KiffRiffart Thanks for your kind words sir.

[@LisaGemini]

This is the most underrated and probably the saddest song Paul ever wrote. It gets forgotten but it's on my top five list. Happy Birthday, Sir Paul! 78 years young

[@LisaGemini]

@@fredpearson5204 Sadly, a lot of us who know almost everything about them are becoming fewer and fewer. But I have a nephew who likes Paul's music so I have hope. Have a good day sunshine!

[@user-hu7zc3np7f]

"For No One" Your day breaks, Your mind aches, You find that all her words of kindness linger on When she no longer needs you She wakes up, She makes up, She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry She no longer needs you And in her eyes you see nothing, No sign of love behind the tears cried for no one, A love that should have lasted years You want her, You need her, And yet you don't believe her when she says her love is dead You think she needs you And in her eyes you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears cried for no one, A love that should have lasted years You stay home, She goes out, She says that long ago she knew someone, but no ne's gone She doesn't need him Your day breaks, Your mind aches, There will be times when all the things you said will fill your head You won't forget her And in her eyes you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears cried for no one, A love that should have lasted years

[@theyellowgecko6490]

on the 21th line down you said she says that long ago she new someone, but now NE'S gone. But I do appreciate that you spent your time writing the lyrics because I like to sing along :)

[@Treebard]

Fifth line from bottom: There will be times when all the things SHE said will fill your head That's how I hear it anyway. Thanks for posting.

[@kellyb0279]

Yeah thanks for that Sherlock

[@paulryan2128]

@@kellyb0279 You meant "Thanks for that, Envykz" didn't you, Kelly? bc there is no Sherlock in this string.

[@davidmarshall183]

Envykz and

[@perqui4]

I read that John once said this is a song he wished he would have written. High praise.

[@peliche77]

And it doesn't surprise me. Anyone would kill to write a song like this ... even John Lennon. It's a fucking MASTERPIECE

[@bieituns]

This is like the sequel to "I'm looking through you", another forgotten McCartney gem.

[@bieituns]

@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw Liverpool

[@bieituns]

@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw many years. Since my mum was a big fan and grew up with the Beatles.

[@gatabarbieri4978]

Absolutely a magnificent song... And thank you Paul for singing it so beautifully

[@guild612]

Incredible piece. Lyrics and melody mirror each other. Each can stand on their own. Paul’s brilliant 😥. Just arranged this piece on my 12 string. Including french horn

[@peggysaindon8281]

Paul's ear was formed by his father, a fine musician.

[@iluvjomie]

This is one of the best songs of all time

[@petersussman3042]

A Paul masterpiece. My favourite Beatle song.

[@RSTI191]

There is a level of songwriting brilliance that is only occupied by McCartney... In other words- He has his own cloud..

[@TScott-sg2mb]

Nice

[@glennrothkirch6627]

But let's not forget the late John Lennon. He's in the same class as Paul, tho his writing towards the end & in his too short solo career was often angrier than Paul's. I believe they were a tag team more than we'll know. But yes, there's that cloud that I suggest only both of them share.

[@hw343434]

McCartney's cloud is already taken, by JOHN!!!

[@BadgerDancer]

My Mount Rushmore of songwriters is Lennon, McCartney, Dylan, Brian Wilson

[@garyyardley7306]

@@BadgerDancer I might include Paul Simon in that group.

[@OsmarCaco]

Everything Paul sings and plays become special. He is the man!

[@pablonewell6345]

One of the 20 best Beatle songs ! The melody is unbelivable !!!

[@matthewharris3898]

Such a beautifully sad song. It's the sad songs that move us so meaningfully, that take us into the world of our depth and vulnerability. Thank you Paul for being willing to venture into that world and bring some light into it.

[@dab4546]

REAL instruments--what a concept. Brilliant.

[@fougee1]

You listen to this once and it stays in your head all day. Great song from one of the greatest in music history.

[@user-eo8ee7mk5s]

The greatest song writer of all-time at work!

[@karenreardon5398]

Incredibly beautiful song. I do agree it was sadly unrecognized. Paul's voice and the orchestra so lovely

[@hughjames7148]

We've all been there, Paul puts it into words.

[@francesaspinall6353]

Paul at his best. This has long been one of my favourites.

[@sbmagisamagisa9274]

Wow beautiful💞💯💫

[@COMama]

Gotta love the French horn that just pops in there for a couple sophisticated moments!

[@louismazza9966]

I remember when this song came out, it was great than and it still is 50 plus years later.......

[@TacomaPaul]

This is the most personal song ever written by anyone ever..... even though it was written 14 years before what I experienced in early '80. And yeah, that was 35 years ago... heheh... but hey. A bittersweet memory. All is good. ;-)

[@soaringvulture]

+TacomaPaul Well, I'd go with "You Oughta Know" as being more personal. But McCartney's song reaches out better; he's able to hit everyone's heart. Yours, mine, the guy next door. Everyone. Did you see any of his Red Square videos? He's got half of Russia screaming and crying; everyone but Putin.

[@AversaS2]

John and George are still my favorite song writers, but some of Paul's songs are just above and beyond anything else. This is one of them. Here, There and Everywhere is another.

[@StumpkillerCP]

'78 for me. But afterwards I found my "Linda" and am still happily married to my best friend 38 years later. Sir Paul has been with me through the highs and lows. Beethoven put the human soul to music but McCartney put the human heart to music.

[@MartinCube42]

This & John Lennon's 'In My Life' should be held up as examples of how to write a song. Both songs never fail to pull on my heart strings every time I hear them.