Paul McCartney sings 'Heartbreak Hotel' with Bill Black's Bass

Paul McCartney sings 'Heartbreak Hotel' with Bill Black's Upright Bass.
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[@alex123bob9]

It's clear that deep down inside Paul is still a 15 year old kid who wishes he was as cool as Elvis. This is endearing.

[@alex123bob9]

@The Beatles Rule you and I know that he's cooler than Elvis, that doesn't mean that he thinks he is.

[@guyzeevi2005]

@@alex123bob9 he isn’t cooler than elvis, elvis was the definition of cool

[@alex123bob9]

@@guyzeevi2005 paul aged better

[@guyzeevi2005]

@@alex123bob9 who listens to his songs outside of the beatles?

[@alex123bob9]

@@guyzeevi2005 I do , and I'm pretty frickin cool

[@harrisonkallergis8306]

Let’s take a moment to appreciate he is left handed and playing a right handed bass. That is some skill.

[@johngist3761]

Right! I thought I was bugging out. He really is one of the best to ever do it.

[@harrisonkallergis8306]

@@johngist3761 and singing at the same time!

[@haydenkharrazi]

He’s actually playing left handed

[@harrisonkallergis8306]

@@haydenkharrazi that’s what I said he is playing left handed but the bass is strung right handed

[@yanisbenz1715]

WHAT YEP IT’S TRUE

[@velvetbees]

Every boy has his heroes. This is that kind of respect.

The stunning thing is he starts to sing without hearing the key note of the song, and he has it perfectly.

[@neilfletcher1841]

Not so sure PM has the vocals/intro perfectly nailed, the original vocals from EP are so crisp, a little deeper and that vibrato is impossible to recreate. Love them both by the way and massive fan of their music and influence on all of us.

[@ovalvox7888]

That was awesome! People say the Beatles were mediocre. They were and still are phenomenally talented.

[@kimbradley9595]

The Beatles were never mediocore the were one of the groups that started rock n roll stones followed

[@TheJimbo1791]

The Beatles ...always underrated...I do not understand. Even big stars always say Beatles was nothing. I disagree. I think they had some pretty good tunes. Of course they were no Taylor Swifts but talented in their own small way.

[@LiamGallagherOficial]

​@@TheJimbo1791 "they were no taylor swift" LOL.

[@AbsolutelyPeter]

@@TheJimbo1791 ....no taylor swift 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@newtboys]

@@TheJimbo1791 LOL they've been hugely famous for more than 60 years. Let's see how Taylor fares after that amount of time.

[@63shakeandbake]

When Paul was first performing he would try to sing like Elvis. I can only imagine how much Bill Black's bass means to him especially since Linda gave it to him as a birthday present.

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

We forget with all of his other talents that Paul is a great bass player. This is a magical moment for a man who has been creating magic his entire life!!!!

[@johnvoyce]

He was the most gifted Beatle. Just him and that bass is magic.

[@askadaren8396]

John was at least as good musically and a far better lyricist.

[@chomusic]

@@askadaren8396 Well you're half right...

[@brun4775]

@@askadaren8396 Lyrics I'd agree, although it's subjective, but John wasn't half the musician Paul was and is. John was by far the most limited musician of the four, and didn't really develop much during his career.

[@mbsheisey]

I just KNEW he could sing Elvis!

[@leeinwis]

He can't .

[@mbsheisey]

@@leeinwis He just did!

[@Paul_9.53]

the man with a thousand voices

[@t4texastom587]

Bill Black used this bass early in Elvis' career when the trio of Elvis, Scotty Moore, and Black were billed as "The Blue Moon Boys", performing on the Louisiana Hayride and all over the Southern states, most notably in east 🇨🇱Texas🇨🇱....the "Ark-La-Tex". There are many photographes of Black playing this bass from 1954 through 1956. In 1957, Black purchased a new "electric" conventional bass....also seen in many photos of Elvis' last year of touring before going into the Army in 1958. R. I. P. ELVIS PRESLEY Scotty 🎸 Moore Bill Black D.J. Fontana

[@lindajones8101]

Thanks for the information. It was interesting.

[@ellonysman]

You lucky people let in to witness that ...what memories!

[@user-kf7ls1oj9i]

The guy never ceases to amaze.

[@I_am_Rocco]

I've been wondering if he still had the bass. My Uncle Johnny (Bill Black's brother) had told us about Linda purchasing the bass and I kept wondering if he really had it and if he had actually played it. I love that he treasures it so much. I'm also very happy to see him play it.

[@nano31742]

he does! he said he will be playing it on mccartney iii, releasing this december

[@jacobedecruz5350]

What an honor! He's always admired Elvis Presley. Regarding the bass He could've given it back to Graceland. Just saying ⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@Lighttanguitar]

@@jacobedecruz5350better to be played than collect dust in a museum.

[@allanramusiewicz996]

@@LighttanguitarAgreed 110% ‼️‼️‼️

[@johneli495]

Interesting bit of rock history

[@elchichosantana6410]

He already told that a zillion times.

[@allanramusiewicz996]

Yep and I LIVED IT 🎶😎🎶😍🎶🥰🎶♥️🎶‼️‼️‼️

[@MagicRecovery]

That was great. Exact tempo. The voice was fantastic. Congratulations Sir 🎉

[@SingOutEileen]

True story. This bass originally belonged to Sid Lapworth, bass player and long time employee at the O.K. Hauck music store in Memphis. Bill Black came in and wanted a specific bass. There were none in stock, but Sid owned one and offered to sell it to Bill. Bill bought it and used it on his gigs with Elvis. Ultimately, McCartney bought it. I used to sing in a Trombone based big band in Columbus Ohio with Sid (who also played Trombone). This story was in his memoirs. Sid passed away a few years back. His stories were legend in our group. He also sold Elvis his first three guitars, delivering one to Graceland where Elvis opened the door himself, then showed Sid around. Sid also delivered a guitar to Johnny Cash's house and was introduced to 'Roy'. After they all shared some barbecue, Johnny presented the guitar to Roy... Orbison.

[@franksamillion]

In 1954 Elvis and the B.M.B. we're driving thru Carlisle,Arkansas. Elvis T-boned a big truck,and Bill's bass fell off of the top of there car. The drivers were inspecting the damage and,they all heard "Twang" "Twang" "Twang". It was Bill playing his bass in the street,yelling "My Bass still works!"

[@danielbautista4757]

One legend complementing another legend.

[@shekm0de]

man i wish elvis was still here 😢

[@Terbug]

He is. Elvis is in my thoughts daily! The coolest cat, The king!

[@deannabayless8025]

Paul’s used this in various recordings. You can also see it in his video for “Baby’s Request” (Linda “plays” it in the video), Ringo’s “The Cooler” (Paul does a cameo as a bass-playing cowboy), and even The Beatles’ “Real Love.” So the last Beatles song was recorded using the Bill Black bass, further tying Elvis and The Beatles together.

[@caseymanuel7199]

Your comment made me happy!!! Thank you!

[@janniklow8035]

He also use the bass in mccartney 3 by the track woman and wives

[@Lighttanguitar]

Paul’s cover of Elvis is pretty great. Glad the bass is in good hands!

[@Teeder]

Paul epitomizes so many great qualities: confidence, personality, story telling, wit and humour, life experiences, subtle wealth, shrewd investing (he owns this bass!), panache, to name a few, plus an off the charts musicality - singing, playing, showmanship, and so on. He is a singular talent and one-of-a-kind human being. NASA should be sending his image and his music into deep space so that one day aliens will discover the very best of mankind! Yes, I’m a fan.

[@heikebohne8864]

❤❤❤ Paul Mc. Cartney is a Genie, sounds fantastic. 🎉🎉

[@vashsant9749]

In this clip, Paul sounds better than all the Elvis impersonators.

[@palapadadouwa807]

You mean the Colonel là ???$😄

[@slicktheslickserafini2271]

Professional singer, of course he does

[@filippopastrovicchio2647]

For nothing

[@vacata97]

one of the best rock vocalista of all time afterall

[@keetonplace]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all Elvis impersonator's would go away? Far, far away. Of course Paul is way better!

[@williamrobinson7435]

This shows Sir Paul's general musicianship to great effect. You can be assured that he crafted the 'slapback' on the vocal just as certainly as doing the upright bass; This is a gem! 🎶🌟👍

[@colltutor07]

Thanks, Paul, on behalf of the Band...

[@valentinajade19]

Uh uh…now that I’ve recovered my words, WOW! Paul sounded better than most Elvis impersonators. He actually sounded like Elvis. Well done.

[@manueltelechea3620]

Como Elvis ? Jamás.

[@unwrought9757]

The original Elvis trio was probably the most influential and the coolest band in the entire history of popular music. And then the Beatles of course. And the Bill Black’s upright bass is the most badass instrument ever.

[@ukejoe6630]

So simple and yet so powerful!! That's the Paul M. talent at work there!!!

[@loveydovey6026]

Oh Paul, you are truly blessed with magic and talent that is beyond words!!! What a cool story and even more precious because Linda gave it to you! Rock on!!🎵❤️

[@user-dm7ik4uy4c]

Paul sounds great and he has this "child-like" sense of wonder about life. You can see such enthusiasm as he tells this story!

[@lesliestrydom4157]

Paul is musically extremely talented and on top of it a hard worker and excellent businessman.

[@nosferatu8530]

Paul is one of the most unique Musicians of our time. Taking a deep, deep bow ❤

[@billyrae3161]

And this is why Paul is in a league by himself

[@thetiler]

Outstanding, this came out of left field, didn’t expect this gem! Way to go Paul ! Very surprised and thoroughly entertained in such a short time:)

[@E3ECO]

I heard another story about that bass from the early days. Bill was driving to their next gig (DJ had joined them by this point) when they hit a bump, and the bass flew off the top of the car and rolled down a muddy slope. Bill jumped out of the car without putting it in park to chase after it, Elvis and DJ in the back seat woke up to see Scotty frantically trying to control the car from the passenger side as it carried on, driverless. (The bass was undamaged.)

[@ghramsey1681]

If true... YIKES!

[@rubentucker210]

Billy Black was my Dad favorite artist 🙏RIP Dad see you in Heaven Dad

[@The_momur]

Paul playing upright bass is the internet I signed up for.

[@williamfry7085]

Paul, just like all of the Beatles, is a true musical artist.

[@famouslegend3649]

OMG Paul! I love his voice 😍

[@Mikdeelow]

If anyone’s interested, there’s a weekly radio show on KLOS 95.5fm (on iheart too) called ‘Breakfast With the Beatles’ airing on Sunday mornings in LA, CA

[@Jo_Wardy]

Omg that was almost a copy. Paul is so talented. I didn't realize he could sing like Elvis 😱🥰

[@LlewCleaver]

Just beautiful..🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵👍👍👍

[@xeverettx2564]

Come on Paul it’s not elvis’ bass bill black alone. Love you Paul you are the greatest bass player of all time.

[@larryb3946]

His talent never stops amazing me

[@pamelacain2620]

Thank you Paul! Love you!

[@susanburke5021]

Fantastic ♥️♥️

[@chexpunyhemas1022]

imagine elvis and the beatles performing at the same time on a same stage at their prime.. WOW!

[@HaedenBeck]

They did play together once in a social setting but it wasn't recorded sadly.

[@maggienorris7833]

I didn't care much for anything Elvis recorded after he left Sun. I mutter "yeah, sure" under my breath every time I hear somebody call him the King of Rock n Roll. Strangely, or maybe not, Elvis and his band never jammed with any other musicians. Why was that? Elvis and the Beatles on the same stage would have been a debacle.

[@proudman6598]

​@maggienorris7833 you never heard of Jerry Lee the big o Carl perkins Johnny cash jamming with elvis at the sun sessions,and as for the TCB band they played with every major stars before and after Elvis .

[@maggienorris7833]

@@proudman6598 Of course I have. But after Elvis left Sun, pretty much nothing. Very insular. Not exactly the same thing but: he married a woman he met when she was 14.

[@Ina-Lori-tm2zh]

My husband was a cross between Elvis & Paul McCartney...his looks ***

[@mattfisher8568]

Flippin AMAZING! He is absolute magic!

[@manueltelechea3620]

Elvis el numero uno ,el mejor ,el rey del Rock y no hay mas.

[@mikyl-fo8rh]

My favorite secular vocalist/musician.

[@atomlotus9698]

In Complete And Utter Awe ❤ 😍 💖

[@wilrobles5392]

Utterly amazing.

Genius!

[@penhaluizacabral8138]

Nossa, como amei. Continue. Parabéns.

[@kerrielynnrobinson8852]

Oh! I love it!

[@MicahScottPnD]

omg, what a treat that was to see.❤

[@jacobedecruz5350]

I am amazed 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jimcarter4929]

Sound of that bass is recognizable.

[@gerryhamel1529]

That is one question I would have asked Paul given the chance ‘ do you have any desire to play an upright bass ?’ I’ve always been intrigued about the question. Now I definitely have the answer. Even more surprised that Linda purchased Bill’s bass

[@JoanneJaworski]

This is such a sweet segment to watch Paul having such a good time! He is such a fan and it's fun to see him be excited about Elvis along with getting and playing that bass! Paul's so famous with oodles of talent, but that doesn't mean he wasn't star struck by his idol. ❤

[@thomashasty2936]

WOW! Thanks

[@worldwide_ghosts_channel]

Very nice! When he's singing and playing it's like I can hear the whole band.

[@nataliekriegler9329]

Beautiful!

[@boshane123]

That is too cool!

[@angelofrancasantos5180]

Amazing!!

[@DetlefSiebke-kg1eb]

Fantastic❤❤❤❤

[@shamoburs]

BRAVO!!!

[@jayhawk9014]

Legend covers Legend..

[@Rocknweb]

Super cool I love it ❤💥💫🤙

[@paulhopkins5051]

So bloody good!

[@loriej4504]

Love it! Paul's my favorite Beatle.

[@michaelmcfadden1622]

Never seen this before,brilliant

[@judywellington52]

Excellent 👌

[@rodrigoavila6073]

fantastic

[@karenking5357]

VERY good...LOVE ELVIS AND MCCARTNEY 💕💕💕💕💕

[@patriciaferrini8652]

Waouh waouh waouh marvellous

[@leonardodalongisland]

GREAT recognizing and honoring GREAT.

[@unprofessionalstudies4675]

Surprisingly good

[@tenrebla]

Gracias maestro Paul, siempre la mejor música !

[@lordburlap4514]

Perfect!!!!!!

[@franciscomacias2097]

Excelent !!!

[@keithbutler2222]

fantastic 🙂

[@groksr]

Sir Paul can do it all

[@lyndonsequeira1987]

A piece of music history bill heartbeat hotel ♥️

[@matrix5000100]

Great! Love!

[@chrismilbank]

Excellent

[@eoinmurphy210]

this guys got talent,think he will go far.

[@TT_1221]

Major Cool! 👍

[@bruceg1845]

great job Paul...

[@DarthPeterDer1.]

Elvis hätte vor Freude geweint Danke Paul 🫶

[@unknownkingdom]

First time I saw Paul play upright

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

Sir Paul is a student as well as master in music.

[@mojito6629]

the one and only ever

[@jamesmcsparron]

I'm wondering about the audience. Who were they and how did such a small group manage to witness such a historically fantastic performance?...and how much were the tickets?😊

[@miguelangelrubioperez8736]

It's amazing, Paul is a legend

[@Archmagess]

Go Sir Paul!

[@everythingiseverything6740]

Oh how I wish I had met Bill Black! He died a month after I was born. Elvis died in 1977, but years later I hung with Scotty, DJ Fontana, Dixie Locke, Red, and all the Memphis Mafia. I even had a good chat with Elvis's cousin Billy, but I heard Bill was a wild man and loved to drink. He must have been a blast to party with!

[@Robylando756]

Super Paul 🌟

[@christopherarnold1568]

sure hope one day this bass ends up at Graceland on display for all to see!

[@rainierpresley3086]

PAUL IS THE GREATEST COMPOSER OF ALL TIME...A SUBLIME GENIUS...ELVIS IS THE GREATEST IDOL OF ALL IDOLS OF ALL TIME