Paul McCartney - Maybe I'm Amazed 1970 (Songs Of The 70s) *DayOne Reacts*

[@jimdevivo9241]

Paul played every instrument in every song on this album. There was no band just him.

[@geraldjensen6831]

Maybe the most honest, sincere, and deeply felt love song ever written...I love it. He wrote it for his wife Linda, who sadly he lost to cancer...

[@FUBAR1986]

And definitely the love of his life

[@robertlear2735]

Paul McCartney played all of the instruments on the album version on his solo album from 1970 Then later, he released it as a single with the band Wings.

[@deborahscalise3215]

I saw Wings at Madison Square Garden back in the day and it was a fantastic concert. Paul came out at one point and sang 5 Beatles songs by himself. One of my favorite concerts ever.

[@bluarcher5941]

same with Ram...a highly under-rated album...my opinion.

[@ballsyrocker]

Yes Maybe I'm Amazed is on his first solo album with other well made gems and Paul plays all Instruments..

[@stevemadrid6522]

In my opinion, this is McCartney's best period of songwriting.

[@BabbleBebble]

'69 to '73?

[@googogler]

-maybe- I'm amazed☮

[@Daveaaaaa]

When he wrote this song he had just left the Beatles, lost his purpose in life and became really depressed. Linda helped him through and encouraged him to start writing again..

[@alexfletcher5192]

McCartney's vocals on this are still the wet dream of every rock vocalist. A real exercise in range and a testament to a man - unusually in the world of rock - who had unapologetically found and embraced love.

[@kenhawthorne23]

Context: This song is written for the love of his life his wife Linda & he played all the instruments & sang the background all by himself.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Some People Are Lucky Enough To Meet That Once In A Lifetime True Love & Soulmate,, Linda Was Paul's.

[@cshubs]

I was a little kid in the 70s, so Wings/Paul was large and in charge on the radio. Try Band on the Run, Jet, With a Little Luck, Live and Let Die, Mull of Kintyre, and Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey. You won't be disappointed.

[@hubrisnaut]

oh, yes. memory lane. I'm cueing up 'Band on the Run' and will probably do 'Jet". Gonna listen to 'With a Little Luck' for sure. I hope you are well. best wishes

[@MoMoMyPup10]

And Silly Love Songs. I grew up with them too and that being the case I always gravitated more towards Wings than Beatles.

[@danielolson5378]

Linda was the love of his life his soulmate for sure and if it wasn't for her tragic passing due to breast cancer in 1998 they'd still be married today.

[@beerbratscheese1230]

I've always said that if I had the chance to live anyone else's life, Paul McCartney would be at the top of names I'd consider. Not just for his career, but for the happiness and love he had with Linda.

[@hevydavy]

You want to live Paul’s life or Faul’s life? Just kidding!

[@dggydddy59]

I know what you mean. I mean who was blessed with more incredible talents and abilities and just plain out of this world life, creativity, success and admiration and good looks than Paul McCartney?! Nobody!! He had to have felt very fulfilled many, many, many times in his life.

[@robertlear2735]

Paul McCartney played all of the instruments on this song.

[@stevejoshua9536]

Linda was the love of Paul's life. Actually, I wrote a lovely & fairly long poem for a woman I was once in love with, although the circumstances of our relationship, which I won't go into here, was doomed from the beginning. But yes, I hope someone special writes you a poem or a song someday, Angela.

[@bluarcher5941]

totally classic McCartney...just tremendous stuff. I'll always admire him for his solo stuff, along with most all of the Beatles tracks.

[@pilesovinyl]

This was just all Paul, he did all the instruments on this and wrote it for Linda and sang it. Just a perfect song, one of his very best.

[@owenbb505]

Hey Angela :) You are right, that is Paul's wife Linda in the band Wings with him. They had a hit single with a live version of this song in the late 70s. The original studio version was from before Paul formed Wings and features Paul playing everything himself with Linda on backing vocals. Looking beautiful as always!

[@russelldye3751]

This is the original album version and he is playing all of the instruments on the whole album and singing lead and backing with help from Linda!

[@hollybeat6901]

The fact that he played every instrument...and had such great melodies..

[@stephenhuber1219]

Paul's wife Linda Eastman was from Eastman Kodak the biggest film company in the world. Linda was a photographer and has an amazing collection of rock star photos

[@PauTay942]

Paul had such a great relationship with Linda. made a great family. she passed after 25 year of breast cancer. btw Paul's daughter is Stella McCartney the designer. ALL THE BEATLES HAD GOOD LONG MARRIAGES. after they broke up.

[@merlinsclaw]

This is just an impeccable love song. 💙

[@teensymom1420]

I love seeing these pictures of Linda McCartney. They had such a historic loving relationship. Sadly he would lose Linda to Breast Cancer in the 80s.

[@groundscoresteve4964]

What an 'AMAZING' love story between Paul and his wife Linda! Also... You know Paul is a GREAT father because his kids all LOVE & RESPECT him!!

[@briangreenspan1294]

The Kids are Linda's daughter Heather and Mary. Mary was recently on the Today show doing her mother's recipe.

[@gregwilliams9737]

1 of my favorite Paul McCartney song's after The Beatles split up.... what a powerful & great song 🎶🎼🎵💯🔥😎 I'm such a sucker 4 a good slow jam

[@leemcintyre9490]

Yes!! His Wife , The Late Great Linda McCartney! She got him through The Beatles Break up! Helped him Form The Successful Band WINGS!! They Had 4 Children together!! They Travelled Everywhere Together! If ever a Celeb Couple Showed the world how a Successful Marriage Looked, It was Sir Paul, & Linda!! And when She Lost her Fight against Breast cancer, There were Hundreds of People at the Wake in McCartney's Estate, And Ringo had said, that later, when everyone left , he wanted George, and Him to stay behind! Ringo said when Paul closed the door On the Last Guest, Paul Seemed to Relax a Little, but when he turned to face George, & Ringo, Paul had Tears in his Eyes, and Said in a Broken Voice, I Lost Me Girlfriend Fellas!! 😢 Paul wanted his oldest, and Dearest Freinds with him Just then! He Truly Loved Linda! ❤

[@quicktastic]

Yes and they stayed in love until she passed away way too young (cancer sucks). You are listening to some very good music tonight.

[@comntz4u]

Sir Paul is touring this year. He turns 80 in June!

[@custardflan]

This is Paul's solo masterpiece, imho. One of the greatest love songs ever. Somebody already said probably, but he played all the instruments and wrote this about how Linda deal with the Beatles break up. Linda Eastman, of the Kodak company fame, was an accomplished photographer and took most if not all of the photos shown. She died of cancer some time after. This was not Wings. Pre-Wings.

[@reddoxx4754]

Linda McCartney wasn't related to the Eastmans of Eastman Kodak. Her father was born Leopold Epstein and changed his name to Lee Eastman. But I agree that this is Paul McCartney's best solo song. And this original studio version is better than the live version that Wings released later.

[@custardflan]

@@reddoxx4754 Huh. I am sure I read that. Oh well, can't believe everything you read on the Internet. Thanks.

[@meanderer06513]

Actually, John and Lee Eastman had no relation to the 'Eastman' in Eastman/Kodak - it was a misconception (at the time). Lee Eastman (Linda's father) and John (her brother) were both lawyers. They would go on to look after Paul's interest in The Beatles, and as a solo artist.

[@chrisalldis3375]

Linda was such a beautiful soul with a heart of gold

[@808BizStuff]

Geez Angela... your hair is beautiful AF! 😲 And that smile of yours is crazy on point!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

You have been bedazzled by the musical and lyrical genius of Paul McCartney. McCartney's rang is amazing. He goes from blistering rock 'n' roll to high and soft lilting bliss. One of a kind.

[@johnlamere2189]

This was before wings. He played all of the instruments on this. and it's him singing with a bit of help from Linda on the backing vocals.

[@larrysaenz8964]

As a stagehand your path crossed with famous people got to watch his whole concert 40ft away he is very talented person 💋🌹💋🎭💛🎭🔥👊🔥😎

[@larrysaenz8964]

Your so beautiful and wonderful thanks for being awesome everyday Angela is short for angel eyes🕊💙🕊💋🌹💋

[@bobmessier5215]

This tune came out BEFORE his band the Wings. McCartney's first album is JUST Paul on every instrument!

[@GeekGinger]

If you're going to listen to old music I would recommend putting both buds in your ears. Back then they utilized the stereo effect much more and if you only have one in you're going to miss a lot.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Paul and Linda were lucky enough to find true love.

[@greymattervandal]

Paul was just an expert songwriter.

[@stevefreary7449]

McCartney is a legend ! And still touring ! Headlining Glastonbury this year in June !! and that was before Wings ! That was solo McCartney writing playing and producing ! He is a Genius !!

[@mgonzales56]

This is the version that was on the McCartney album, before he formed Wings. Paul played all the instruments on the entire album, wrote all the songs, and Linda took all the photos on the album. So it literally was 100% McCartney. Paul later formed Wings with Linda in the band and they had much success over the years with Wings. Amazing artist.

[@hubrisnaut]

"Maybe I'm Amazed" brings tears to my eyes, every. damn. time... because 'reasons'... I wonder about why, and love, being a "sentimental old fool"... Thanks Ang.

[@frankrizzo4460]

Yes same here, but for me it brings back memories of being a little kid back then so many fun times growing up in that era. I really miss those days now more than ever before 🤔

[@hubrisnaut]

@@frankrizzo4460 I wish I could go back in time and tell so many people how much I loved them. be well, unknown friend

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Speaking Of Love Letters,, Etc.,, Robert Smith Would Write & Record This Song As A Wedding Gift To His Wife,, The Cure "Lovesong"..He Also Wrote "Just Like Heaven" About Mary (His Wife) As Well.

[@susanelkins3068]

Paul McCartney is brilliant. A beautiful man inside and out. The woman in the pics were his 1st wife Linda, who was just amazing. R.I.P.

[@cspringer333]

Love seeing pictures of Linda but also get so sad at the same time.

[@BDUBZ49]

Paul had a great comeback album in 1989 called Flowers In The Dirt. Maybe try a couple songs.. My Brave Face, You Want Her Too, Rough Ride, This One, We Got Married, Figure Of Eight...

[@bobdusseault9059]

Baby won’t you help me understand 🎶🎶🎶🎵wooooohooooo

[@gabrieldacruz3150]

The most amazing part about his love for Linda that he was married to her and in love with her till she passed away

[@rogermiller2159]

The song was written when Paul was not working and feeling the stress of the break up with the Beatles. Linda kindly told him to just start a band. She was right beside and even learned to play piano. She learned the profession and the rest is there love story. Paul loves her strength and devotion. It’s all in the song, a testimony of a solid devoted couple.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

R.I.P. Linda..Thanks For All You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten. 🙏 ❤

[@cspaikido]

She received some criticism when she joined his band. Paraphrasing she said when Beethoven asks you to join his band you don't say no.

[@drgwhatsthetruth3783]

He was not playing with Wings on this recording...She was Linda Eastman, Eastman/ Kodack films.

[@donlowe105]

Band on the run, is killer.

[@daniellittle830]

You really need to see the live version of Maybe I'm Amazed from the movie Rock Show

[@brendanbyer2327]

McCartney played every instrument and sang all of the vocals on this album. 'Wings' did not exist at that time.

[@raffaojeda]

I wonder hoe edited and put togeter all instruments

[@stevebengel1346]

At the age of 27, no less

[@brendanbyer2327]

@@raffaojeda McCartney did everything.

[@johnLennon255]

Linda helped. Lmfao jk

[@sendtosw]

This was Paul's first solo album and everything you are hearing, including drums, I mean everything -- is him playing, every guitar, the arrangement, all of it. Wings hadn't been formed yet when this song was on the radio in the version you played it.

[@workingman6681]

What a Masterpiece!👍🎵🥁🎹🎧🎸🎙

[@michaelgoldberg7127]

LOVE THIS SONG! Paul's vocal range is EPIC!!!!!!!!!!

[@allanmaltes3646]

Some of McCartney's best songwriting. This was released the day he broke with The Beatles.

[@Hessulo]

Officially maybe. Lennon said long before he quits

[@welcomemachine6580]

He truly, deeply, loved that woman.

[@BDUBZ49]

Paul is/was "the man of a thousand voices". He can sing pop tunes, rockers, ballads, gospel, old timey stuff...and he can change his voice to suit whatever the song calls for. You may not even know it's him from one song to the next. THATs amazing!

[@brianfisher6165]

Paul didn’t have Wings yet, he literally was flying solo! He wrote every song and played every instrument on this whole album, including that guitar solo you loved so much!!! One incredibly talented and kind person!!!🎵👍🎶👌🎼✌️😁

[@davidrowe7967]

This was from Paul's first solo album, where the maestro played all the instruments. Wings were formed at the end of 1971.

[@allencarlson6128]

This song was before Wings. This was his first solo album and he performed all instruments and vocals with his wife.

[@alanparker2789]

I know you like love songs, but you should read about Paul and Linda's life together. She was his true love and they had the kind of life many of us can only dream of. It really crushed him whene Linda died of cancer. I was fortunate enough to see him perform not to many years ago, and nothing has changed about the way he does his music. A giant in our time even without being in the Beatles.

[@chrisalldis3375]

Angela, Paul & Linda were married for about 30 years, Linda died from Breast Cancer in 1998, their daughter Stella has her own fashion label SM

[@chrisharris6206]

Classic, one Angela , thanks 👍😊. From Sir Paul M. Uncle Albert next.😊

[@Luizxsilva]

The solo's guitar is played by Paul!

[@ability5284]

LOVE MCCARTNEY HES THE BEST

[@greenbrown7776]

OK -- this is insane. But for decades, I thought this was "BABY I'm Amazed." WOW. I never bought that single or album, so somehow I escaped seeing the title of the song until now. CRAZY.

[@davidcollver6155]

Wow you get it! How cool is that! You are so great you're one of the best reactors yet, very very aware. Thank you for this April 2023

[@peach411]

The line maybe I’m afraid of the way I leave you always gets me cuz he was afraid of dying and leaving her alone but we know now she passed first

[@bobbyshroyer440]

Another beautiful song written in the same vein for Linda is "My Love"

[@geoffreygreene9586]

Nothing at all to do with this amazing song, but your smile brings me life

[@larrysaenz8964]

Whiter shade of pale is a song of that era 🔥💛🔥😎

[@mikefetterman6782]

Paul released this song before WINGS was formed on his SOLO album McCartney. He played all the instruments on this song.\ album;

[@aslehovda4661]

Im amazed. Everything is as it should be.

[@nonsuch]

One of my all-time favorite songs period

[@ORagnar]

Elton John's "Your Song" is a great example of a song offered as a love letter. 4/11/22, 9:37 p.m.

[@barbsmith5465]

RIP Lady Linda McCartney...

[@Proverbs--bm3fo]

Blood, Sweat and Tears „God bless the child“! TERRIFIC!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Paul McCartney & Wings "Silly Love Songs" (1976)..Paul Would Write This Song In Response To John Lennon's Remark That Paul Only Wrote/Recorded Silly Love Songs..It Became A Big Hit.

[@junkyardphoenix]

You can hear him practising it among the Beatles in the documentary “Get Back”. 😉

[@marklavor6618]

Hey Angela great song 👍

[@LoveOldMusic808]

Another song Paul wrote for Linda is "My Love", you should react to it.

[@geraldjensen6831]

check out BAKER STREET (1978) by Gerry Rafferty. Great saxophone, great guitar at the end...

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

one of Paul's best solo songs

[@AdullFiddler-ez7tm]

This was Paul solo, not Wings. It sounds just like the Beatles. What a natural musician.

[@armadillotoe]

Do you see why old people find most, but not all modern music boring?

[@chuckyoneil2853]

And he has so many more.

[@pamagnolia]

Awwww, his wife Linda! 😢RIP!

[@lorenprinc]

What is with your hair? It is absolutely beautiful! BTW, Paul is great also. He's coming to Seattle in May 2022.

[@markfreyer6662]

Sweet song 🎵

[@isaiasp74]

The live version is soooooo good

[@mikewarker4445]

Paul has had a50+ year career AFTER the Beatles. One of the greatest EVER! Check out My love

[@davids2096]

He has a lot to choose from also! Among my favorites are Just Another Day, Uncle Albert, 1985, Say Say Say with MJ, and a few others!

[@vicprovost2561]

I saw Paul about 20 years ago and he still had his A game, played almost 3 hours and heard most of the tunes I hoped to hear, he did a ripping Helter Skelter late in the show. Amazing musician to say the least. You should do Helter Skelter, it will be a eye opener for you and show another side of Paul. Enjoy! 🎵

[@allencollins6031]

One of the best love songs ever written. Talented lad.

[@charlesoneill8389]

Good memory!

[@Sp33gan]

If ever there were proof of the existence of a 'soulmate', it was Paul and Linda. Until Linda's passing, they complemented each other perfectly. After the demise of The Beatles, it seemed each of the members did some soul searching in their music. Ringo reaching back to the music of his youth, George delving deeper into his faith, John trying to right the wrongs of society, and Paul finding himself again with Linda's encouragement and support.